So I just got back from a weeklong trip to WI, where I spent much time in bridal stores looking at dresses. I myself am happily married, but two of my friends just got engaged, so they’re in the process of picking out all the accoutrements for their respective big days. I must say, if I never see the inside of a bridal store again, it’ll be too soon. All in all, I think I spent about 35 hours of the week in various chairs outside various fitting rooms looking at various dresses. I should have brought Jon’s Gameboy :). But at least the bridesmaid’s dresses are picked out.
Also in WI, I spent a little time with some friends I hadn’t seen in a while, which was awesome, and completely bridal shop-free. We went to my favorite Mexican restaurant (Jalisco’s on North Ave.) and pigged out. My tummy was sooo happy.
It was nice to visit WI, but I’m glad I live in Portland. Milwaukee is a nice city, the people are nice, the food is good, etc…but I feel like Portland is a better fit for Jon and I. It seems like we have more in common with the people here. I probably won’t be visiting the frozen tundra again until April of 2006 for Kim’s wedding. And that’s ok, friends aside.
New books on the list:
Cold Fire
…Dean Koontz
Neverwhere
…Neil Gaiman
Minion
…L.A. Banks
The Hunt for the Dawn Monkey: Unearthing the Origins of Monkeys, Apes, and Humans
…Chris Beard and Mark Klingler