{Wine and Love} A Wedding Edition
Today, one of my best friends, J, is getting married. J and I met our sophomore year in high school. She was the new girl and I liked making friends with new kids because it meant they weren’t already in a group that didn’t like you. We sat next to each other every English class, and eventually started hanging out outside of school.
A lot of people tell me that they aren’t really close friends from high school, but closer with people from college or beyond. Not me. I’m blessed to still be friends with many people who knew me when. J and I may not have been in the same state much in the last 9 or so years, but she is still one of my closest friends. I love her and I’m so happy for her.
Now we’re here in Las Vegas to celebrate J’s marriage to her fiancé B. I’ve spent tine with B here in Vegas, when they came to visit NYC, and in Portland at my own wedding. He really is a great guy and I’m happy my friend found someone who treats her so well and loves her so much.
Even though this is Wine and Love Thursday, I have nothing to complain about. Instead, I’m raising my wine glass in a toast to love, laughter and a lifetime of happiness (and fair fighting because, you know, it will happen!).
Visiting J at college in California in 2005.
J visiting me in NYC in 2009.
Visiting J in Vegas in 2009.
On my wedding day in 2011.
How wonderful! Those long-time friendships are so special, and it’s such a joy to see your close friends so happy. Have fun at the wedding!
You made me smile and think of my best friend Alanna, whom I’ve known since we were preschoolers living across the street from each other in Chicago. She had the BEST Barbie collection…:) Also my maid of honor and a happy mommy of two. Cheers!