So two things. First, Nate bought me a guitar for my birthday, so I am checking off #14 on my bucket list as I struggle to learn how to play. Go me! Second, I started my new job and my world has been flipped upside down! Seriously. I am amazed at how sheltered I am from a subculture that exists within my own little bubble of the OC. It's crazy to have been born and raised in a predominately homogeneous culture: white, wealthy, college educated, church-going, OC-bubble living, and then thrown into a job where I am now a minority, where my language is hardly spoken, and where I am totally out of my comfort zone. The timing is oddly coincidental as lately I have been really pressing forward in discovering myself and really taking the time to figure out who I am, what I like, and how I feel about things. It's a strange and uncomfortable place to be if I am completely honest. Like, how did I go 28 years without even knowing this subculture existed? And would it have really made that much difference in who I am if I was aware of it before this week? I don't know.
On a lighter note, I have been attending a lot of weddings lately. No matter how many I go to, I am always humbled by the vows. I think that vowing your love to someone is one of the most beautiful thing we can do as humans. I love watching the groom as he sees his bride walk towards him down the aisle. I love seeing the moms cry (tears of joy or sadness?). I love the children who are dragging their feet as they bear the rings or throw the flowers with bribes of candy and toys within their reach. I love watching the first dance; the moment when the bride and groom can finally relax and enjoy their day. So off we go tomorrow to watch another beautiful wedding. This time we get to be a part of the ceremony as we stand in support and love of the couple.
Another day of love and celebration, of tears and laughter, of dancing and eating! Cheers to Stacey and Phil! =)
