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a beautiful stormy saturday
'just got back from our friend's wedding reception.
'had a great time, especially with catching up with old friends.
I was happy to see some high school friends that i haven't seen since...high school.
funny thing is, as rainy and dreary as it was outside, I was in high spirits.
I was particularly excited to re-connect with folks, find out what's been goin' on
in people's lives and just really...connecting.

'had a few good conversations throughout the reception and at the end of the ceremony.
the best thing was hearing about how people have moved on in life, pursued their dreams.
it was also touching to hear how one family has continued their healing process
and finally learned to live without a family member who passed away some years ago.
another conversation i learned from a lot was in regards to revelations about one's career.
that was a good one.

also got a chance to meet a few new friends.
...that's always a bonus.

'can't help but appreciate how all of us are interconnected..
and that all of us have a lot to learn from eachother.

things that irked me today
1. high nrg dj's that can't mix and are too old to be yelling "awww yeahh" (oh my god, someone make it stop!!!)

2. priests that turn religion into some exclusive club. and I quote:

"you can only come up for communion if you
are a Roman Catholic who has gone through first communion,
go to church every sunday and religious holidays,
don't smoke,
don't do drugs,
are not homosexual/transgender/bi-sexual/lesbian/queer or questioning,
are white,
have a job,
do not sin - ever,
or
do not question anything and believe in everything i tell you."

(ok, so maybe I embellished a little at the end. but i swear, it was as if he said those things!)