Gouda's Cheesewheel

The rare and mysterious update!

Had a Luau a couple of weeks ago. Good times were had by all, or most anyway. It really was an eclectic mix of my co-workers, a few of my friends from various sources, and a few of Brent's friends. I would actually consider a lot of them Brent's and my friends in common; I don't mean to sound like I monopolized the party. In fact, due to Brent's ability to socialize with just about anybody, I would almost say he ended up being more of a host, while I scuffled around getting things ready, attending to people's needs, and generally relaxing and people-watching.

Although the party was a great chance to mingle, see old friends, and splash around in a kiddy pool, there have been some drawbacks. For instance, two weeks later we're still eating leftover ham. Got tired of it for a while, but it keeps rearing its smelly head. I've resorted to creative uses for the ham, like omelettes, especially now that zucchini season is upon us (tomato season too!) and we're finally getting a few edible items from our back yard garden.

In other news, I just submitted my resume for the position of Canvass Director where I work. If I get the job, I will essentially replace my immediate boss. It would mean more stress, but a step upward in the career world as I see it. Not sure if I'll actually take the job if they offer it, but it doesn't hurt to apply.

Also, I finally took advantage of my health insurance and went in for a routine exam last week, got some bloodwork done, that kind of thing. Makes me feel like that $22 a week is going to good use, especially since the visit was free (preventative care usually is).

My reading time lately has been consumed with wedding planning books. I have two friends now who are engaged, and in an attempt to be useful (and ponder my own thoughts on the whole institution) I've decided to give myself a crash course in basic wedding ettiquette, small vs. large weddings vs. elopement vs. not marrying at all, making wedding arrangements quickly (one friend expects to do the deed next spring), weddings on a budget, and so forth. So far one of the more interesting sources has been a study of the wedding industry, and the consumer aspect of modern American weddings. If that sounds interesting to anyone, it's called One Perfect Day: The Selling of the American Wedding, by Rebecca Mead.

And I think that's about it. The end. For now.

posted by Greta @ 10:45 PM