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Of leopard print duck tape

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No wedding is perfect. Anyone who looks me in the eye and says their wedding was absolutely flawless is either lying or they had quite the support team in place to keep them from knowing about any hiccups that occurred.

For example, at my wedding the DJ was less that stellar. Oh I take some of the blame for perhaps not being clear enough with him about what was expected. But past that, how many times does a bridesmaid have to come tell you what kind of music to play before you figure out you’re doing it wrong?

My point is, I’ll say my wedding was perfect… but even in that, we had our hiccups.

So, going into the wedding this last weekend — especially as MOH,  not knowing the other bridesmaids very well — I was prepared for almost anything. I even came armed with leopard print duck tape.

Flat iron? Check.

Hairspray? Check.

Lip gloss and perfume? Check.

Band aids? Check.

Extra shoe insoles? Check.

Safety pins, nail clippers, wet wipes, Pepto, Advil, extra colors of lipstick? Check, check, check, check, check and check.

Scissors? Damn.

Well, so I forgot something. Again, not perfect. But I tried.

The ceremony was beautiful. The reception was a blast. No, things didn’t go 100% according to plan, but  you know… it still went great. The bride and groom were named man and wife. Toasts were made. Dances were danced. The cake was cut and the bouquet tossed. It was beautiful.

Oh I have a million stories I dare not share to the world. What happens in the bride’s room, stays in the bride’s room, after all! Though no promises that they won’t find their way into a novel some day…

Let’s just say that leopard print duck tape came to some interesting uses…

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Another travel day

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One week ago, I was on a plane to Texas. Today, I am in the backseat of a pick-up truck heading to Nashville.

So many stories to share!!! The wedding went great and will be a post all its own this week. As will a trip to College Station, where I left my Aggie Ring behind for repair. (Bless Balfour and their warranty.)

For today, though, travel is my focus. I’ve already had Whataburger and a stop at the Czech Stop in West, TX. Still ahead, Ray Hubbard Reservoir, the crosses in Memphis, the bridge into Memphis, and… Arkansas. Most of these I look forward to on this trip. One of these, I do not. Simply because it equals bad luck for me.

*snort* Just saw a billboard for Petro truck stop. Cleanest bathrooms, they claim. With the picture of a roll of toilet paper and, “That’s how we roll.” Bwahahaha

Anyway, back to the task at hand. Travel. I have drink. I have a cell phone charger. I have kolaches. I am about to try to dig out a book. All is well.

Happy Tuesday, all!