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Loving and Giving

Yesterday worked out fantastic.

Lee and I got up early for us on a Saturday and headed off to drop off the food we'd prepared the night before to Lee's parent's place, where we found his mother ironing the floor.

We picked up everything else we needed at Moore Wilson's (50 plastic cups, 50 paper plates but 100 plastic knives?) and then I made a heap of vegetable kebabs (of which I ate none, were they any good? I don't know.) I stabbed myself in the palm with the very first kebab skewer. Skewmata.

We had a heap of people arrive on time which was lovely, my parents and Lee's parents gave each other congratulatory hugs which made me happy. I flashed my ring around those who hadn't already been forced to admire it and fielded such questions as "when's the wedding?" and "What colour are you making me wear?" and "are you really having a tiara?".

It was wonderful introducing my friends from different spheres and seeing them connect. Introducing my family round was fun too. I took about 32 photos and wish I had more. If only because in the only one I have of Lee and me he has his eyes closed and I look like I'm in pain. Should have given the camera to Lee's brother who wasn't doing much. Shoulda Woulda Coulda.

I was overwhelmed by the amount and beauty of the presents we recieved. Thanks to all who gave us something! We had a full car boot which took two trips of both of us to get it all into the apartment. I am so grateful and humbled. It's wonderful to feel so loved, and I am glad that I made Russian fudge of pain to share with my friends. (If only to give a little somthing back!)

Today we went to Freedom to spend a voucher we had been given and browse through Early Settlers. I want a dressing table and a fold down writing desk. We currently have room for neither but as I said to Lee "someday". We might stay in our current apartment until a building that's going in on Willis St is completed (probably 2 years away or more) and we can get a bigger place. I'm pretty happy to stay in an apartment if I get afternoon sun and a bit more space. No spiders is quite a big plus for both Lee and I.

Anyway, that's all speculation. I'll blog about Constantine later, maybe tomorrow. For now I'll just say: I loved it. Oh and I was also reminded why I don't drink (much) alcohol. After the two lovely glasses of Riesling the lovely Regan bought me at dinner I spent the night with a sore belly. It was probably compounded with excitement and time of the month but still. No more wine for Jenni. I'll stick with the two bottles of Lover's Mead we were given yesterday. Yum.

ps. we didn't get to look at the castle today. Fingers crossed for soon.

Posted by jenni at March 6, 2005 03:21 PM