When they're all grown..

It's official. The majority of my friends are on different chapters in their lives.
The majority of my friends are married, the rest engaged, and some even have children on the way.

This is insane.
I knew that I was going to surpass all of my relatives in the whole "catch a groom" department, but I never expected to literally be on the last single ladies standing. It used to really bother me that all of my friends were what seemed to be miles ahead of me in reaching their life goals. Then, the other day, while sitting in on another wedding I realized that I love my life exactly the way it is. Sure, someday it would be nice to have that other person to depend on, but for now I am happy. I can't really even remember being this content with my own life ever before. I like to think that my life will basically turn into the silly rom-com 27 Dresses. I am, already, nearly halfway there. I love that all of my friends are having this marvelous days and that they are all happily in love. It's a beautiful thing to watch.

It's been an honor to watch and support so many dear friends get hitched recently. I cannot help but jump for joy when I get the screaming phone calls "HE PROPOSED!!!!" It's a really exciting moment that I've been able to share with so many beloved friends. Then, about 10 minutes later when I have resumed whatever normal activity I was enjoying before the call I have a quiet moment. I say to myself "Well, another one bites the dust." It's kind of a funny little moment to dwell in. Joy, excitement, and singleness floods my brain for a solid ten minutes until I wake up from my day dream land and get back into reality.

15 Weddings last year + 3 on the calendar for '12 & '13 + 7 weddings earlier in life = 25 weddings!

I've been to more weddings than the years I've been alive. That is insanity.
-Cassie