O Happy Happy Wedding Day!
Hi, Y'all. Well, yesterday was a sort of nothing much happening day, so not much to write about, unlike today! Today my wonderful Mom married Geoff. It's been mostly good, few shaky bits here and there which I could have done without. Damn my bloody bad nerves! Just when I think I've got them licked, they come back again, and I'm sick to death of them!
Ok, so, got up at eight this morning to bright sunshine and clear blue skies. Came in here to collect the mail and drink coffee. Rob signed in for a brief word on his way to bed, which was a lovely start to the day. Jumped in a shower, donned my best black trouser suit, plus a new black and silver lace top, plus my highest killer heels. Put on some silver and diamante jewellery, made up, all ready to go.
Ellie texted to say she wouldn't be here till quarter to eleven, so passed a bit of time on Skype with Fleurette. Ellie arrived and we drove to the Manor Park hotel and went up to the bridal suite, to find Mum in a state of pre-wedding jitters. We'd had to call by her house on the way, to pick up her hair pins, spray and hair shine. turns out she'd also forgotten her hairbrush, and none of us had one either! We had to do her hair best we could.
When she was ready she looked stunning though! Her dress was champagne silk, a soft creamy gold colour, with an ivory fur stole round her shoulders. The main part of the dress was fitted, to about the hips, then the skirt softly fluffed out over net peticoats, swooshing down to the flor, with a tiny train at the back. She looked like a swan princess! Her long blonde hair was put up, and she wore a beautiful gold and diamante hair ornament. She carried a little bouquet of silk roses, feathers and diamante sprays, very small and delicate and sparkly it was.
Anyway, once she was all ready, we left her to have a few quiet minutes alone, and went down to find our seats in the marriage room. The ceremony was beautiful. Civil wedding ceremonies can be a bit impersonal sometimes, but this one wasn't. Mum and Geoff had picked the words they wanted to say, and the music, and it was a lovely thing. I must admit to shedding a tear or two, and Ellie was in floods! Once they were married, we headed into the bar to toast the new Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, then it was time to go outside for the obligatory photo and confetti session, and here's where the first little snake reared its ugly head.
I haven't had one single panic attack since the Saturday morning I was at Jack's. I've been doing really really well. But, being with a lot of people, I wondered if I was going to get trouble. Well, so far so good, but as we were all milling around for the pictures, one minute I was fine, next, everything just tightened up and I couldn't breathe. Abso bloody lutely infuriating! Luckily, Nathan saw it, and whisked me inside for time out, and I didn't cry that time and ruin my face, and no one else noticed. Phew!
Well, then it was time for lunch. For starter, I had pasta in a smoked salmon and cream sauce, followed by roast beef and the trimmings, followed by Belgian Chocolate Truffle Torte. The second snake reared up just before the pudding arrived. Same again, only worse. I had Mum's friend Jo one side of me, and a completely unknown man the other, so I had to call to Ellie, and make like I needed the rest room. Well, it got dealt with, and I got back to eat dessert, listen to the lovely speeches and drink to Mom and Geoff, and I do hope they have many happy years together, they're so so well suited!
With the Champagne, cake and coffee, tongues were loose, the noise level went aways up, and I got into system overload in a big way. This time the snake wouldn't go back to sleep. I managed to make a discreet exit, and left for home. Luckily, Mum's been through this jive herself, and knows what it's like, but I was still furious with myself. The stupid thing is, once I was in the taxi, I could breathe again, I was ok, I could think straight. I mean, I'm still a bit shaky, if truth be known, but I'm not panicky. Oh well. I did the best I could, and it was a lovely day on the whole.
When I got back home I changed into my jeans, and waited eagerly for Rob to come online. He came about half-past four, and we've been together since, now he's just gone to take a nap. Wondering if I should do the same, he says he can hear storm clouds. Am I arguing, he always knows before I do.
Well, seems I'm about done for now. Just two more things to say. I raise a virtual glass to Mum and geoff, and wish blessings from heaven on them for years to come, and I thank heaven every day for my own personal piece of sunshine! Huge huggies to all my friends, wherever you are in the world. 143, my precious R E D, now and always. Shaky Smile. See y'all.
Ok, so, got up at eight this morning to bright sunshine and clear blue skies. Came in here to collect the mail and drink coffee. Rob signed in for a brief word on his way to bed, which was a lovely start to the day. Jumped in a shower, donned my best black trouser suit, plus a new black and silver lace top, plus my highest killer heels. Put on some silver and diamante jewellery, made up, all ready to go.
Ellie texted to say she wouldn't be here till quarter to eleven, so passed a bit of time on Skype with Fleurette. Ellie arrived and we drove to the Manor Park hotel and went up to the bridal suite, to find Mum in a state of pre-wedding jitters. We'd had to call by her house on the way, to pick up her hair pins, spray and hair shine. turns out she'd also forgotten her hairbrush, and none of us had one either! We had to do her hair best we could.
When she was ready she looked stunning though! Her dress was champagne silk, a soft creamy gold colour, with an ivory fur stole round her shoulders. The main part of the dress was fitted, to about the hips, then the skirt softly fluffed out over net peticoats, swooshing down to the flor, with a tiny train at the back. She looked like a swan princess! Her long blonde hair was put up, and she wore a beautiful gold and diamante hair ornament. She carried a little bouquet of silk roses, feathers and diamante sprays, very small and delicate and sparkly it was.
Anyway, once she was all ready, we left her to have a few quiet minutes alone, and went down to find our seats in the marriage room. The ceremony was beautiful. Civil wedding ceremonies can be a bit impersonal sometimes, but this one wasn't. Mum and Geoff had picked the words they wanted to say, and the music, and it was a lovely thing. I must admit to shedding a tear or two, and Ellie was in floods! Once they were married, we headed into the bar to toast the new Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, then it was time to go outside for the obligatory photo and confetti session, and here's where the first little snake reared its ugly head.
I haven't had one single panic attack since the Saturday morning I was at Jack's. I've been doing really really well. But, being with a lot of people, I wondered if I was going to get trouble. Well, so far so good, but as we were all milling around for the pictures, one minute I was fine, next, everything just tightened up and I couldn't breathe. Abso bloody lutely infuriating! Luckily, Nathan saw it, and whisked me inside for time out, and I didn't cry that time and ruin my face, and no one else noticed. Phew!
Well, then it was time for lunch. For starter, I had pasta in a smoked salmon and cream sauce, followed by roast beef and the trimmings, followed by Belgian Chocolate Truffle Torte. The second snake reared up just before the pudding arrived. Same again, only worse. I had Mum's friend Jo one side of me, and a completely unknown man the other, so I had to call to Ellie, and make like I needed the rest room. Well, it got dealt with, and I got back to eat dessert, listen to the lovely speeches and drink to Mom and Geoff, and I do hope they have many happy years together, they're so so well suited!
With the Champagne, cake and coffee, tongues were loose, the noise level went aways up, and I got into system overload in a big way. This time the snake wouldn't go back to sleep. I managed to make a discreet exit, and left for home. Luckily, Mum's been through this jive herself, and knows what it's like, but I was still furious with myself. The stupid thing is, once I was in the taxi, I could breathe again, I was ok, I could think straight. I mean, I'm still a bit shaky, if truth be known, but I'm not panicky. Oh well. I did the best I could, and it was a lovely day on the whole.
When I got back home I changed into my jeans, and waited eagerly for Rob to come online. He came about half-past four, and we've been together since, now he's just gone to take a nap. Wondering if I should do the same, he says he can hear storm clouds. Am I arguing, he always knows before I do.
Well, seems I'm about done for now. Just two more things to say. I raise a virtual glass to Mum and geoff, and wish blessings from heaven on them for years to come, and I thank heaven every day for my own personal piece of sunshine! Huge huggies to all my friends, wherever you are in the world. 143, my precious R E D, now and always. Shaky Smile. See y'all.