Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Exclusive Honeymoon Content!

We drove to Wilmington and got a nice room at the Holiday Inn. The next day, we went to Wrightsville Beach and had a great time in the ocean. I had forgotten how brutal and unforgiving the ocean can be. (Ironically, I am a former sailor). Not to complain though, it was a great time. We sat in the sand looking for sea shells, throwing wet sand at each other, laughing, and not caring what the others around us thought.

After an afternoon swim in the indoor hotel pool, we went to a very nice Korean restaurant for a quiet dinner. We only had to drive past it 3 or 4 times, as well as go all the way across town and back. It was well worth the searching though. The cuisine was nearly perfect. I even let the joke about my big belly made by the Sushi chef slide. He earned the right, I guess.

Afterward, we had a late night walk on the sand, and down the pier. As I write this, it all looks like a bunch of corny stuff, but it really was the time of my life. Side by side with an angel. I couldn't ask for a better wife.

The next day, we took one last walk down the pier, and spent a good part of the day looking around the outlet stores in Burlington, while trying to shake the awkwardness of walking in on a man and a woman at a used clothing store doing what they should have been doing in their bedroom.

That is our honeymoon in a nutshell. The good parts have been omitted due to it being none of your business.

May the force be with you all.

You want to see some wedding pictures?

Sorry,

You'll have to wait at least a week before those become available for public consumption. In the meantime, I'll say this: The wedding was perfect. The guests, the ceremony, the reception, all flawless. Pastor Abernathy couldn't have done a better job. His professionalism and sense of humor are second to none. The reactions to people when we exited the sanctuary to the Star Wars theme was priceless. Our friend Justin ran the sound very well, and he can't be appreciated enough.

I am grateful to the wonderful people at Fountain Of Life who allowed us to use the sanctuary, helped out behind the scenes, kept things moving and cleaned up the fellowship hall. I am blessed to be able to worship with such a group of spectacular, genuine people.

It was great to see all of the guests. The turnout was wonderful. We are very fortunate to have such great friends and family to help us celebrate our day.

A very special thanks to our friend Danny who volunteered to take pictures for us. I am excited to see them. From the preview I saw on the camera, the photos look incredible.

Truly the best day of my life. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen, and shared in the experience. It was a dream come true.

I certainly hope I didn't forget anyone.

There is another pre-wedding blog or two that I'll put up eventually, and I'll discuss some of the honeymoon, post-wedding life, my thoughts on this, that, and other random absurdity at a later date.

In the meantime, I'm off to go enjoy my wife.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

6 days until the wedding

Sunday afternoon, and getting mentally prepared for a few hours of work tonight. A week from today, I will be with the most beautiful woman I have ever known at the beach enjoying a honeymoon. Until then, there is much more work to do.

My most frequently asked question, "Are you nervous?" I'm starting to be. I'm excited though.

In order to occupy my mind, there is still things to be moved, bills to be paid, address change, canceling of internet, rehearsal, cleaning the old house, work, etc.

I have become addicted to crossword puzzles. For some reason, they seem to calm my nerves. Don't be surprised if you see me sitting at the altar working on a crossword waiting for my bride to walk down the aisle.

In the meantime, I hope I don't start to develop certain stigmas that come with being a "blogger." Blog is still a goofy word and is helping put the English language out of business along with, LOL, TTYL, BRB, etc.

But back to the upcoming wedding. One more incomplete sentence. I'm thrilled. It's finally my turn to experience this married life. I held off for 33 years. I put up the good fight. I've never been so excited for anything this much.

For those who think I have gone soft, do not worry. Plenty of sarcasm, rants, and immaturity to come.