after a bit of a late start this morning, i was afraid that i would miss my friend's wedding. i arrived just in time, after a relatively short drive. however, searching for parking was the biggest holdup. it was nice, my friend looked good, everyone seemed happy, etc. i have a problem with very serious, solemn situations--i can't take them seriously at all. i want to burst out laughing. stare at me dead in the eyes and for some reason, i just can't keep a straight face. that's how i felt during the ceremony. i knew how serious everyone was and because candice has been my friend for so many years, it took all my strength to keep a straight face and not laugh.

friends for over a decade and probably only the third time taking a picture together

also, i'm not good at events with a lot of people. i'd much rather spend one on one time. i prefer more intimate settings. i hardly ever make a good impression at large gatherings. also, i'm just not a wedding person. i am simply not into the things that other people are into as far as weddings are concerned. the marriage thing, the frilly dresses, the flowers, the cake, etc. these are not things that i am into. i'm surprised that people still get married at all these days in america. so i wasn't the best wedding guest. i didn't say any of this stuff at the wedding, but if anyone asked me what i thought of it, i wasn't very enthusiastic. probably everyone thought i was a bitch. i don't care. i was there for my friend. that's all that matters. the wedding was at a nice place that included swans on the premises!

he made his bed and now he has to lie on it

after the wedding, i went to my mom's house and twiddle thumbs, my brother, and i went out for coffee. again, a weird moment. i don't drink coffee. once or twice a year i will get coffee with friends just to spend time together. also, i don't hang out with my brother. times change.