October 01, 2005

Hand me a hankie will you?

Weddings....they always do that to me.

I hardly cry at funerals, but at weddings, I am so emotional. This morning (9am service) as I read the programme even before anything started (9:30am) I had to wipe a tear from my eye.

I think it is a HUGE, BOLD step for two people to say Yes, I want to be with you for the rest of my natural life. In fact, the Catholic father (Micheal Lewis) said the same thing.

The St George's College massive would know both the priest and the groom - he of the 'full pot' variety. Quite coincidentally, the bride went to both of the schools I went to. (I had met her a couple years ago and made the high school connection but not the primary school connection until this summer).

Lovely, short, interactive church ceremony. The priest had the congregation in stitches. When we left Stella Marris en route for the Pegasus, we were all much the better off for having attended.

The reception was also enjoyable. Nice size, nice food (it was brunch - chicken, callaloo, ackee and saltfish, rice and peas, cheese cake) and I did not eat the chicken, dreary weather but then we were inside so that didn't matter. The bridal party got their pictures in before the heavens opened and showered the event with blessings.

The souvenirs were great, and the wedding cake even greater (I hijacked my niece's own).

After the event which saw me leaving the hotel at circa 2:40pm, I dashed home, changed into gym clothes like I was catching an English train, and drove slowly to the gym. Got into the class at 3:17pm (it started at 2:30) so I got 45 mins of class today which was great because it will be another 10 or so days before I have another one of those. The teacher said to me at the end 'do work Michelle, you know what to do'.

So I gotta do some exercises while I am away. The good thing about Pilates is that you don't wear shoes, so it's not like running or walking where I would need to carry my big buffuto sneakers (Me and my Yamfoots...what yuh 'hexpect'? Is size 11 I wear you know).

Of course I am going to do the exercises, because it's because of them why I was able to wear the size 16 suit today. Lawks mi feel proud. And the thing is that I always lose weight when I travel for cricket, so another 2 pounds guaranteed to be lost while I am away.

OK, I signing off now.

Posted by yamfoot at October 1, 2005 09:24 PM
Comments

Enjoy yuself. Take pics, including pics of the place, not just the cricket.

Posted by: mad bull at October 2, 2005 07:24 AM

The Priest was behind me in school. Only became acquainted with him in the last five years or so.

I find funerals much more of an emotional experience than weddings...don't like them at all. Especially since my Mother passed.

Yes, marriage is a big step. But they can work. Many do not, but respec to those who manage to get things right to make them endure the test of time. And, I am not bad mouting anyone whose did not last....there are many reasons why two folks who in the past were ready to take on life until death do them part...may decide to end the union before death separates them. Anyhow...too much said by me.

Enjoy your trip.

Posted by: Dr. D. at October 2, 2005 12:31 PM

Hope the wedding was good and that you didn't create a flood with the tears :)

Posted by: Marc at October 2, 2005 02:06 PM

I used to think the same way about marriage you have to be brave until I met my husband it was more of I can'r imagine my life without this man in it even now. I admire you discipline no wonder you are seeing results. Enjoy your trip tell us all about ti.

Posted by: Amelia at October 2, 2005 07:24 PM

I want to go to a wedding soon- and I hope it's mine! Yes Yamfoot, I too get slightly teary eyed when I see the lucky couple exchanging their vows. It's just soooo beautiful. congrats on loosing those lbs. Keep it up and safe travels.

Posted by: sunshine at October 4, 2005 11:34 AM

Yow, you never ate the chicken? Slackness dat! Chicken is vegetarian food if you look at it you know!

Posted by: AngryDog at October 5, 2005 10:23 AM