I'm sleeping in this weekend. Every morning for three whole days. Even Hobbes got the memo and joined in this morning--he didn't get up until 8:00. Which is late for him.Ahhh, I love a long weekend, don't you?
Friday night's social calendar had a twist this week. Ditching the football game for a co-worker's wedding was a refreshing change. Okay, so I spent half the evening wishing I was with the band pallies, but I did enjoy padded chairs with backs and an open bar. I'm getting weary of bleachers and we have only just begun marching season.
So, the wedding was incredible and very interesting. Eva (the bride) is Mexican and so her wedding was very traditional in its celebrating. It was fun to experience a wedding reception that was totally different from what I have ever been to, and we had a blast.
There was the mariachi band who was cranking out tunes, the endless dollar-dance where folks line up, pay a dollar to dance with the bride or groom, and lots and lots of toasts in Spanish--that I couldn't understand a lick of. Joe was amazed at the beautiful girls in their skin tight dresses and stiletto heels, and we both cracked up at the guys and their hair gel.
The table was overflowing with gifts, which is very different from our envelope-giving tradition. An odd, but delicious surprise was the sushi bar, with 4 guys making fresh rolls right before my hungry eyes. Mix in the open bar, some fun co-workers like Irene, and the night was a hoot. Of course, I had no idea what was happening at any given moment, but we jumped in and had fun.
And the bride? Oh, gees, she was beee-you-ti-ful! Eva surprised us all by ditching her librarian look for Latina wowness. Criminy, that girl comes to work with uber-conservative clothing, blouse buttoned up to here, glasses on, hair straight and black shoes, ready to tackled exciting things like reports and filing. Last night, girlfriend wore the most incredible sparkly mermaid dress, hair up and poufed to one side, tendrils swirling down one shoulder, and bright pink shoes on under her dress.
And shake it???! WOW. We just stood there, mouths open, watching this stranger shake it like I've never seen before. Not that it was inappropriate--we just never see this side of Eva. It was hilarious.......and nice. Glad she's got a whole other life than what we see those 8 hours a day.
So, that leaves the weekend for spending time with Colin--who won my heart over with a big giant hug last night. It's nice to have the 4 of us under one roof, relaxing and just watching the raccoon traps in the yard. So far, we have relocated (to Happy Raccoon Village) 3 raccoons and released 2 1/2 opossum. The half is because we caught the same opossum twice--she's a slow learner. Yeah, we are all about fun at this place.
Happy Labor Day Weekend, pallies! I'm coming by to see what you are up to, so fire up the grill and get the cocktails stirring......
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Description of a perfect weekend. And may it be so.
Enjoy it.
I'm off to a wedding myself.
I love weddings! I had never had a proper one myself so I am all about enjoying other people's.
And I am sleeping in myself this weekend because my husband is away on a short vacation - I have almost 4 whole days to do whatever I want - which is to sleep all day and stay up all night!
I think it's a breath of fresh air to see your co-workers in a different atmosphere where they can literally let their hair down. Sounded like a fun reception!
Enjoy spending time relaxing and firing up the grill. You can visit here but I don't have a grill so the only firing up with be the stove. :)
Malaysian schools are out for a week for our third term holidays. We celebrate Labour's Day on a different date - 1st May.
Enjoy your weekend, Lin. We'll be hitting our hometown again to visit our parents.
I will drink to you this weekend and to Mr Hobbes and his adorable white belly!
I haven't been to a wedding in ages. Sounds like you had a great time. But then I think you have a great time no matter what you do :)
Awww! What a cute photo!
I can't remember the last time I went to a wedding but I do know I didn't have near as much fun as you did!
Hope the raccoons are having fun at the Happy Raccoon Village! Enjoy the rest of your weekend with your family!
The wedding sounds like great fun, and also your plans to sleep in late for 3 mornings.
That sounds like a super fun wedding!! Enjoy your long weekend!
Dam Mexican sushi. hehehe. I am glad you traded bleacher butt for a good time. I am happy to report I only had half the bleacher bootie that I usually do.
Now I'm off to fire up the grill and sip blackberry wine.
I'm liking the sounds of your weekend, and skipping a game once in a while is a refreshing change of pace for sure!
have a great holiday weekend. enjoy!!
oh...no cooking on this end :(
Sounds like so much fun! You do need to shake up your usual weekends a bit to keep life exciting. Hmn...how did you know you caught the same opossum twice? And, are they letting them out close enough to your house that they come back like that?
Vanilla--It is so far! It's nice to be home for a change. :)
Pricilla--How did you fair in the rain?? I hope it stopped for the bride.
Grace--Oh, Grace, that sounds like fun! I love having the house to myself, don't you?
Chocolate--Wow--it was quite the transformation for that girl! I'll never look at her the same! ;)
Veronica--Tell the P's (parents) "Hi" for me! ;)
DG--Oh, that is not Hobbes' belly--that is Henry. He is the kitty right before Hobbes. I love how he used to sleep like that with all the trust in the world.
Ann--I hadn't been to a wedding in ages either. It was fun and very interesting to see what other cultures do.
Beaded Tail--Yeah, we are out of the wedding loop these days too. It was some wedding--I'd hate to think what it cost. Yikes!
Terra--It's just nice hanging around the house for 3 days. I think I'm gonna take a nap too. :)
Stephanie--Well, it was fun AND interesting! It sure is nice to have a few days to hang out at the house. I hope you are having a nice weekend too!
Jodi--The sushi was really good too! Dang, I could have pulled my chair up to that sushi bar and called it a night. :)
Violet--I don't like football, but I go for the band. If it is too cold or rainy, I just show up for half-time. This was a good excuse to miss a game. :0
Roschelle--I hope you are having a good one too! I like the no cooking idea. :) That means no clean-up too.
Nancy--I requested that they release the opossum in my yard. That one has been around here for years and is no menace. The sole reason for getting rid of the raccoons is that they weren't backing down when we went out to the yard or garbage cans. They also killed a rabbit in the yard, which scared me for the kitties and the dogs in the area. They were dangerous and had to be taken away. The opossum has some distinguishing marks, so I know it is the same guy. AND he is awfully cute. ;)
Hobbes picture is priceless. Can I frame it and put on my bedroom?
V7-- That's Hobbes' predecessor, Henry, but yes, you can do a wall size poster of him if you want. :) Hobbes may be jealous though.
Hope you enjoyed your relaxing sleeping in day Lin!
xo Catherine
Sleeping in is good! Midnight agrees.
That photo is PRECIOUS!!! lol!
Enjoy your sleep-in. :D
Okay, I was all high and mighty ready to point out that the cat sleeping face up is not my boyfriend, Hobbes, because of the white belly.
And then you swooped in and explained that. Although Henry's belly is sweet.
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