Yeah it's a little overdue, but better late than never, eh?
Big fat news: My seester got engaged about a week ago. I'm very happy for her, although it's a strange happiness I've never experienced before. It's totally foreign to me. See, I've had many (MANY) a friend/acquaintance/roommate/former classmate get engaged and it's always been exciting, but not this kind. This is a different flavor of excitement. My sister is the first one in our generation of cousins and everyone to be engaged. The first of my own flesh and blood. It's crazy, and I feel as though I've entered this whole new realm of excitement, happiness, and even some clarity--kinda like, "Ooohh! NOW I get why everyone was so excited about all those other engagements in the past..." When you're family-close with someone it's a totally different level.
It still feels weird to say my sister is getting married. I represent 25% of the bridesmaids, and I have no doubt my Type A personality will come roaring through, taking over things and helping with the planning. Plus I have the most experience as a wedding-attendee. (Let's be honest, I've seen enough weddings to know what looks tacky).
It must be a strange feeling to know you're with the person you're going to have a family with. I can't imagine the amount of clarity I'll have when I get engaged myself someday.
I'm thrilled that I'll get to be an aunt before I have to be a parent. I love the idea of having little nieces and nephews that I can just have fun and play with and hand back to their mom and dad when they get cranky. But let's not get too ahead of ourselves.
I'd like to take some responsibility in the happy couple finding one another. Although they randomly met years ago when he interviewed her for a job in Salt Lake (long story short, she didn't end up moving down), they REALLY met at my Halloween party in 2009. Who would've thought the gypsy (Anna) would've fallen in love with the man wearing an inflatable sumo suit with a hot pink tank top and metallic gold skirt (Nik)? Sigh. So romantic. A match made in heaven.
Congratulations guys, I can't wait for the wedding!
2 comments:
I'm way excited for Anna! SO COOL!
This is beautiful, sissy!! Made me cry a little :) I love you and must thank you for having the most epic Halloween party ever! I can't wait for the wedding!
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