So this last weekend I drove to Spokane to see one of my good friends from high school Angela get married (again) *note she married they same guy their first wedding was just quick because they were moving to Montana and none of her friends got to go so they had another one.
I have not had that much fun in a while. I met some really cool people both from Seattle and Montana and saw a couple of friends from High school I hadn't seen in six years! I arrived in Spokane on Friday around 5:00 in the afternoon and I had barely any voice left. Well what do you expect? It was a four hour drive and I was by myself so I was bored. What else is there to do besides sing at the top of my lungs the whole way there?
So first night was the rehearsal dinner. Not having to go to the rehearsal but still get a nice dinner, how sweet is that? Then Angela and the bridesmaids and I went to their hotel and spent the night because I was an "honorary" bridesmaid. Right... but really I got all the luxuries of a bridesmaid without the hard work and dress. Just how I like it!
The next morning (Saturday) was the big day! We woke up early because Angela had a hair and makeup appointment and I was her driver. Let me tell you this now Spokane has the worst roads ever! They have the dumbest intersections and the roads are in serious need of repair. Also I should mention that Hoop Fest was this weekend as well. The biggest three on three basketball tournament in the country (maybe world). Guess where it is held? SPOKANE! That's right. Kudos to you. So not only are the roads retarded, half of them were closed because courts were set up on them.
Ok I shouldn't really complain because they are the ones who had to play out in the 95 degree weather. BUT STILL!
I dropped Angela off at her makeup appointment after driving around for 20 minutes trying to find street parking and then after she left me so she wouldn't be late, I drove around for another half hour still looking. I ended up parking 15 blocks away or so. For me it wasn't bad because I live in Seattle and am used to walking everywhere but it was dang hot out there and she had to walk back after getting her face did. Good thing it was sweat proof 12 hour makeup air painted on for only $225.00.
Anyway so the wedding was outside along with the reception -Crazy Angela, what was she thinking? An outside wedding in June (almost July) in Spokane? I am surprised I didn't get heat stroke. It was very pretty though.
At the reception after being coaxed on the dance floor after lots of begging from the bride and some of Jesse's Microsoft friends (and after I changed into something a little more comfortable) I actually danced once with a Jack Black double in both looks and personality. His name was Peter and he was a riot! Of course after our dance I quickly got back off of the dance floor.
Once it was all over it was back to Angela's parent's house for me because I am cheap and couldn't afford a hotel (so I mooched so what). One of Jesse's (the groom in case you were wondering) friends Eric was also in need of a place to stay so he was there as well. So what did we do when we got back there around midnight? Played pool and talked until 2:30 in the morning (Angela's sister Sarah was with us too hanging out).
Sunday there was a brunch at the parent's house so lots of people from the wedding came over and we ate and played volley ball and I got sunburned. It was record breaking heat or something like that. We were all sweaty and gross but it was so much fun.
I am so glad I went. I almost didn't because I had to go alone and Angela had told me the only people I would probably know there besides her and Jesse were her parents and sister. I am a very shy person so to make that trip not knowing anyone was very brave of me I should say, and it was totally worth it. I am glad I got to meet those people and I hope I get to see some of them again someday!
I don't have a camera so I don't have any pictures but Sarah (Angela's sister and hired photographer) will hopefully share!
Angela on the perfect starter bike for a girl (Kawasaki Ninja 250). If only I could get one in orange.
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This last weekend Anthony's nephew stayed with us Friday night and most of Saturday because his mom was out of town. Friday night we went to the Sonics game courtesy of SanMar's Season tickets (we lost of course). Then on Saturday we went to the Seattle Aquarium. I hadn't been there in a very long time. My favorite part was getting to touch all the different plants and starfish and then the baby sea lions were way too cute. After that we ate lunch at Red Robin on the waterfront and wandered around the little shops. Then we made our way to Gameworks. On the way there it started hailing/pouring. That totally sucked because I didn't have an umbrella or hood. All in all it was a very good weekend!
