The birthdays were all wonderful, but Erica's wedding was the the extra fizzle to the end of my October. Oh what a day! The female love of my life got married and I could not be more happy in celebrating with old friends and new friends!
As if all of that wasn't enough goodness, Erica's wedding festivities also allowed an opportunity for me to visit Winona, MN not once, but TWICE within a two week period. I mean come on: Winona. After seeing my BFF. In the Fall. Twice. My heart could not have been happier! ... Well, I guess it could have been if I hadn't stepped in dog poop while in the park during my first visit, but that's just details :)
I'm going to tag on a little November goodness to this blog post also in saying that Eric and I celebrated his 30th birthday big this year with a trip to Las Vegas! Vegas, baby! We did a lot of walking around checking out the Strip and casino hopping to check out the sports books (which I actually found to be quite interesting and fun!) and saw one show while there - get this - it was a animal comedy theater. TOTALLY up our alleys! I got to see cats, dogs, some rats, a goose, and a goat doing cute little tricks in a room of either 8 yr olds or 80 yr olds...it was great!!
I swear the last three months of the year is the time when I feel more invigorated, excited, and alive. November is my month of thankfulness. I reflect on the year, my relationships, and loved ones who are no longer with me though have taught me so much. Each year I stand in line at the butt crack o' dawn to get a Cities97 Sampler cd that has some pretty darn good music, but more importantly supports area non-profits. While standing in the cold I give thanks for all that I have previously mentioned and that I have a roof over my head that keeps me warm.
We all have our issues, but we are lucky folks, you and I. And I give thanks for you.
Until next time,
Coffee, Cats, and Wine and I'll be Fine
