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Troy

Yesterday I went to see the movie Troy with my friend Cathy. I had heard reviews that said it was long, unfocused, and poorly acted. My brother thought it was great. I am a big fan of Orlando Bloom, so I figured I'd go see it.

I wasn't too impressed. The story was okay, but I agree with the critics that is seemed abit unfocused. I also had a hard time believing the motivations of the characters. Without the part of the story of how the Greek Gods were manipulating them, the characters seem to make some bad choices. I guess this movie suffers from same challanges as LOTR and other stories with such incredibly elaborate backgrounds, you just can't put all the details in the movie. The sexy stars running around in skirts was nice. Although it was almost three hours, the running time did not seem too long. Overall, I guess it was pretty okay.

Wedding looming

July 4th is getting closer, but my list of things to do for the wedding does not seem to be getting shorter. I never thought there would be so much to take care of for a wedding, and although I have received much help from Gary, my parents, and friends, I feel like the bulk of the planning and management falls on my shoulders. There is so much to do, and so much of it is meaningless.

I am of two minds of the whole thing. Part of me knows that a wedding is a very important, if not the most important, marker in one's life. Deciding to marry was the biggest decision I have ever made and it was not made lightly. Heck, it only took me seven years of dating to decide to take the plunge. But on the other hand, I feel that the ceremony and the party are more for my friends, family and the larger community than for the bride and groom. Gary and I already have made commitments to each other, that no silly piece of county issued piece of paper will change. The act of marriage will not guarantee our relationship. In many ways, I agree with my cousin Mallory that marriage is obsolete. It is more a culturally mandated event to signify to government, employers, and other people who don't know us, that we are partners in a family.

I guess I just need to vent a bit. Getting the wedding arranged has taken a big toll on me, physically and emotionally. I don't want to be all complaints though. I'm am looking forward to the party; it should be a lot of fun. I'm also looking forward to seeing everyone who knows or cares about me. I love Gary dearly and feel closer to him than anyone in the world. I am so glad he will be my husband; that it will be he that I get to play, travel, learn, pray, relax, fight, make up, cry, laugh, have a family, and grow old with.

Ren Faire

Sunday my family and friends headed out to San Bernadino for a day at the Renaissaine Pleasure Faire. The faire used to be a yearly event for me, but I haven't been for a couple years. It was fun to see everyone dressed up in costume. I got to see quite a few shows and entertainment. Unfortunately towards the end of the day I got sick with a bad headache and naseau, but I am still glad I went. Thanks to everyone who joined our group.

Shoe recycle

Did you know you can recycle your old running shoes?

Nike's shoe recycle program grinds up old athletic shoes and uses them to resurface athletic courts and playgrounds in underserved communities. About 2,500 pairs will build a tennis or basketball court. Check out the Nike's webiste to find a store that accepts old shoes.

Busy, Busy

These last few weeks have been so busy. Between getting the apartment unpacked and preparations for the wedding, I feel like have had almost no free time. At the apartment, all the boxes are gone, but we are still trying to find homes for all our stuff. The manager still has not made the repairs to the window and bathroom that we asked for over a month ago. But it is beginning to feel like home.

Wedding preparations progress. We finally have the invitations all done. It seems like everything that could go wrong with them did go wrong. I am still trying to arrange transportation, lunch, and centerpieces for the wedding day. We also need to finallize the ceremony with our officiants. It just feels like time is going so fast. But I am ready to just get to the wedding, go party, and take off on our honeymoon.

Here is a picture from my group bachlorette party in Vegas from a couple weeks ago. We had five brides from my genetic counselor group of friendsd in sacramento and our other coworkers. It was fun; I miss them.