My 2 Cents on Weddings...
I just went to a wedding in New Jersey. First of all, let me just say that driving in New Jersey is a bitch. We were on a three-lane highway and surprise - surprise, they had a construction. Whoever was responsible actually had enough brains to block off two freaking lanes instead of one. We were stuck for almost two hours, waiting...and waiting...and waiting. We arrived at the ceremony 5 minutes before it ended, two seconds before the priest said, "I now pronounce you husband and wife."
Half an hour later, we were back on the road driving David to JFK because he's leaving for Jakarta. Again, traffic. It was supposedly 40 minutes to get to JFK from where we were. It took us almost two hours.
Did I mention driving in New Jersey is a bitch?
But we got back to the reception okay. Stayed till 10:20pm and left to go back to Maryland. I took over the wheels and we got home in about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Partly because I drove like a maniac and partly because the road was just amazingly empty, aside from the lines at the "tolls" that were meant to totally rip you off.
Anyways, back to my original subject. I honestly think weddings are overrated. The stress, fatigue, the financial burden, all for what? Just to show that you're happy? I don't think you need to "show" it off. Happiness comes from the inside. Or is it because it's the norm? The tradition? Preparation take months. Money doesn't come with a flick of your fingers. If, after "sharing" this moment, you come out 10 - 20 thou in debt, what's the point?
Half an hour later, we were back on the road driving David to JFK because he's leaving for Jakarta. Again, traffic. It was supposedly 40 minutes to get to JFK from where we were. It took us almost two hours.
Did I mention driving in New Jersey is a bitch?
But we got back to the reception okay. Stayed till 10:20pm and left to go back to Maryland. I took over the wheels and we got home in about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Partly because I drove like a maniac and partly because the road was just amazingly empty, aside from the lines at the "tolls" that were meant to totally rip you off.
Anyways, back to my original subject. I honestly think weddings are overrated. The stress, fatigue, the financial burden, all for what? Just to show that you're happy? I don't think you need to "show" it off. Happiness comes from the inside. Or is it because it's the norm? The tradition? Preparation take months. Money doesn't come with a flick of your fingers. If, after "sharing" this moment, you come out 10 - 20 thou in debt, what's the point?
posted by Prilla @ 12:37 PM
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