Most of my entries are meant to be humorous or comical in some way, shape, or form.  This one is a little humorous and a little serious.  This entry is dedicated to Charisse, Tori, Jenny, and Carrie.

This all started back in May of 2003.  Bride #1 became engaged.  Yay!  A wedding!  Everyone was very excited.  September rolls around and Bride #2 becomes engaged.  It's my cousin so I am excited for a family wedding to go back to Minnesota for.   In December, at my house, Bride #3 becomes engaged.  It was hootin' and hollerin' for all!  Now mind you, I am friends with all of these brides.  So Bride #2 sets her date for October 23rd and asks me to be a bridesmaid.  Of course I said yes, she's my cousin!  Bride #1 has no date but asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding.  Of course I said yes, I was honored she asked.  Bride #3, my bestest friend in the whole widest world, asked me, actually told me, "of course you'd be a part of our day!"  No date is set yet. 

So, I have three weddings this year to be in, three dresses to buy, 3 celebrations of my friends/family's unions, and lots of cake to add to my ass.  Bride #2 lives in Minnesota so I don't hear too much from her.  Brides #1 & #3 work with me and we socialize outside of work too.  So the topic of discussion?  Weddings of course!   I know they are the brides, but my head is already spinning and they are the ones doing all the work.  (Don't either of you take offense to this, this is supposed to be funny!)  I can remember all too well how it was for me and that was enough for me to say "I do" once.  If it ever were to happen again, VEGAS BABY! 

And as if that wasn't enough, (this is the serious part) I found out that one of my friend's brothers shot himself.   I found out yesterday and I have been thinking non-stop about it.   I don't really know how to feel about it.  I feel sad for her, hurt, but at the same time I get so raging pissed off I have no idea what to do with myself.  I don't understand it when people take their own lives.  Do they not consider the people they leave behind?  Because that's who will suffer.  Those are the people that will be hurting forever.   My words to my friend are: "May you find peace and comfort in the arms of the ones who love you".    WE LOVE YOU!!!!!  *BIG HUG*

I guess in conclusion to this whirlwind, the weddings will bring back alive the feelings of life, love, and happiness we as human beings can find in one another.  Don't let the ones you love go a day without you telling them how much they mean to you.   And to my beautiful beautiful brides, Your days will be special, your days will be unique,  and never forget the reason you are doing all of this work.  To proclaim your love in front of family and friends, that you believe in this union till death do you part.  I love you all my friends....