We just returned from Newark Airport; where we picked up Anna’s little sister, Laura. Now Laura’s napping (she flew all night, poor kid); and Anna’s starting to get nervous…
I, on the other hand, am about to make myself a cup of tea. Of course, I need to press my shirt; but that’s no sweat.
Well, both Anna and I are done with work for the week. My family has all arrived — Dianne and Joe are staying at the Millennium Hilton right next to the site of the former World Trade Center, and Mom, Dad, Bob and Aileen are staying here in Jersey City.
On Sunday, Path finally restored service from Exchange Place (in Jersey City) to the former World Trade Center. Anna and I will take the Path train under the Hudson river and walk the three blocks (or so) to City Hall. There we’ll fill out all the paperwork to receive our license to marry!
So, here we are, on day number 3 before our wedding!
Leaving work today, I felt like a kid leaving the last class before summer vacation, although I have a mere five days of frantic freedom before returning to the reception desk.
Speaking of work, my co-workers surprised me with cake, cards, and a very generous gift. I was completely overwhelmed by the sweetness of the gesture (and the cake), and was too embarrassed to say more than “thank you”, but I truly appreciated their kind words. Heck, I’m just a temp, but they treated me more decently than many of the places for which I had worked “permanently”!
This evening, my future in-laws arrived, and we gathered for dinner. God, I hate the term “in-law”! They are such a great group- well worth joining (a bonus on top of being able to marry their fantastic son) for conversation and for making one feel at home.
Everyone continues to ask me if I feel excited or nervous. As the hour of our union approaches, I just feel lucky.
These days all our photos are stored on Flickr. Pretty much just like everyone else. Our old photos are also still available.
