This weekend was one of the most fun weekends I have had in sometime. A little background information on that is for the last year I have been in this slum. It involved a break up... more than a few deaths and some major life changes. This weekend reminded me of the things I am passionate about.
One of my dear friends that I have known and loved for just over 6 years got married. It was a beautiful day in the little town of Stettler, AB. I am a country girl at heart and I get caught up in the city life and when I escape the grasps of the city, my heart feels free. I loved the time even driving out there this weekend. Just me and my little car, an open road and Adele. I love music. I love fall. I love driving. AND I LOVE BEING IN THE COUNTRY. That of which I had forgotten that I loved.
Now if any of you reading this and know where I am coming from great. If you don't let me invite you into the heart of small towns. Now I was born and raised on a farm until I was 18 years old and ventured away to create my own life. This is what I know about small towns. People gossip, whether it be a good thing or a bad thing. People dropby unannounced for coffee. They chip in during harvest and will come help you pull a calf in the dead of night at -40. There is always some kind of party. You dont feel bad if you crash a wedding, and if you are so and so's friend you are my friend too. I miss this about being in a smaller town.
I will have you know that this wedding I went to I was not in but I was a hairstylist and the B.A.B.A. ( bad ass bride's assistant). This entailed some very random things such as helping the photographer, fetching rings, and putting up with the groomsmen. (The last job I did not mind at all- In my defense I am 23 and single). When I got to Stetts on Friday it was sooooo good to be there. This town holds a special place in my life for I used to spend a lot of time there years ago. Everyone was so welcoming, and it was as if I had lived there my whole life. You see like I said before, if youre their friend you are mine too. I loved it. Every moment of it. From the decorating, to playing pool, to eating delicious homemade food as well as watching fireworks. - interestingly enough, you get some booze in a few guys, some fireworks in their hands, and a dark night and it is more than an entertaining time.
She was beautiful. Stunning really. Saturday was so much fun. I was honored to be running around after my friend and her entourage. There was so much love, and laughter, and amazing memories made. The little things made me smile. Like "BA!!!!!! Will you hold my beer so I can look pretty?" (Groomsman) or "I am glad you are here and you love my wife" (New Husband) I had never met her hubby until I got there on Friday, and it is refreshing to see someone who loves his wife and loves her friends without even knowing them. He is a catch for sure.
It was an eye opener. I remembered why I love the country and all of it's people. I cant wait to spend more time with them. And because of this weekend I have really started to look at the things that were once important to me and need to be again.
Life is this grand gesture. We must use it to enjoy oursleves.
A huge congratulations to my beautiful friend and her new husband. :)
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