t meme
Is it just me, or is it a little weird to send the bride and groom a request to "crash" at our place the night of the reception? I mean, it's not our wedding night, but still. My parents are staying with us, so we don't have room anyway, but it just made me uncomfortable.
They're good people (friends of Drew's), and I like them and know that money is tight, but...I don't know. Just seemed odd to even ask.
ETA: And she emailed back after I said we didn't have room b/c of my parents and was very gracious about it and said they would figure something out, so I feel bad for even saying anything here. Ah well. I think I'm just tired and a little crabby tonight.
It's probably just a reflection on how at ease and welcoming you are, in general, Kristin.
Aw, thanks. Normally it would not at all be an issue. Like I said, I figured I was being overly touchy. They really are dear people.
It is wierd. I can't imagine asking to stay with the bride and groom... (a wedding reception is a wedding reception, even if signing of papers happened at an earlier date.) Maybe they were hoping for a referral to a friend or neighbor who lives in the area?
While I stand by my comment that Drew and Kristin are so welcoming, I'm also wondering if they
assumed that PixDesigns were maybe staying at a hotel that night? That's not unheard of; I've friends who stayed in the wedding couples' place in that situation. But it sounds like it's been handled well and resolved.
Ginger, wishing you a better day today.
P-C, you sound like you're dealing amazingly well with your mother! I hope it continues to get easier.
Hil, I hope today's interviews go just as well.
Today I *will* finish this book and start writing the book review. Even if my own horrible death under an enormous pile of sociology tomes is involved.
When I was figuring out where to stay next weekend, my thought process was, “Well, since I’m going to Los Angeles, I could just stay with Kristin and Dr—Oh, right.”
I just tripped across some Whose Line Is It Anyway? clips on YouTube, and so I bring you a new edition of Wake Up And/Or Procrastinate Without Hugh Laurie Stephen Fry: [link]
P-C, it may always be hard, but you've made a huge step in your own growth and in your relationships just by having these conversations.
I was going to say this. Being able to set boundaries is so important in all your relationships, including with whoever you marry, AND it's vitally important to be able to model/teach that to your kids (if you have kids).
So, even though you can't tell your mom this right now (maybe ever), the rough shit she's putting you through is going to end up being much more important for your potential future marriage than a locket is.
Still, it's exhausting bullshit, and I'm sorry it's dragging on. I'm glad, though, that from what you've said, your dad understands that you're standing your ground and is accepting of it. That's got to be some comfort to you.
