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I know the suspense is killing you. Well at least it is killing me. For weeks my parents have been talking about their meeting of the minds to discuss my wedding. They were supposed to meet last week but they managed to avoid it again somehow. But then, last night, my parents met for the first time in years. Unfortunately, I have yet to hear the result.

My stepmom called earlier this week to tell me that the meeting would be postponed (rescheduled for yesterday). She also informed me that I was most likely having an afternoon wedding with an inside ceremony. I argued a bit about this but I am in the unfortunate situation of not being able to pay for my whole wedding myself and so must compromise often in the name of fairness. I have no problem with compromise, but when I am told, as I often am, what my wedding is going to be like, down to whether it is outside or not, afternoon or evening I get a bit unnerved.

My saving grace is Gareth who reminds me all the time about what I am actually getting married for. I can not help but be curious though. I have to wonder if I will be getting a call tonight informing me that after careful consideration, my parents have all decided that my colours are purple and green and that I will be dancing to the beautiful sounds of the Svoloski Polka Orchestra. I never know what is going to happen these days.

04 October 1999,

Stacie Lewis