Jessica and her sister Chontel hosted a going away dinner for one of the women in the ward. Her name is Lori and she's been accepted to a law school in Chicago. I didn't really know Lori, so I wasn't planning on attending, but since Jessica and Chontel have been so good to me, I wanted to support them. I ended up having a really nice time.
The guest of honor, Lori, reading a goodbye note from Wade. It was really sweet: Chontel and Jessica got a notebook and had all of Lori's friends write notes to cheer her when she is off in Chicago missing her old friends.
Almost 30 people showed up at the Red Hot and Blue in Irving. (In case you don't know, Red Hot and Blue is a fabulous bbq place. I had never been before last night, but can I just say YUM?!!) I felt a lot less pressure since 30 people stretched along several tables is a lot less overwhelming than 180 people in one room. I didn't even have to worry about talking to everyone, just the people in my immediate area. It helped that the girl sitting across from me was new too.
Jessica, Chontel, and a guy named Patrick tried to teach me everyone's names. Of all the people that were there, I think maybe 6 new names stuck. Some of the group tried to quiz me later, and I must say I failed miserably. Everybody was really nice though. Jessica and I planned a cover story that worked out quite nicely. If I got asked if where I moved from, I just said I was from Flower Mound but had just decided to start attending the singles' ward. No more awkward questions or silences. I know everybody will figure it out, but I'd rather not have to talk about it just yet.
The person I ended up sitting next to was named Jared. He is a very nice, very smar
t guy who seemed kind of quiet like me. It wasn't even scary (after about five minutes) talking to him. While we were talking, I found out his brother is someone I knew in high school. Ugh. High school... I hate remembering high school, and I especially hate remembering this guy's brother and his friends. It's not his fault I was an awkward teenager (again keeping a terrible secret from my friends). His brother was always very nice to me, but we had a little misunderstanding that the Mormon crowd kind of blew out of proportion.Jared is on my right; Jessica is on my left. I stole these photos from Chontel's facebook album. (Thanks Chontel.)
I also met Alinda (I think I spelled that right-she's new like me), Morgan, Erica, Jennifer, Patrick (who wasn't very helpful in the name quizzes -he gives very far-fetched clues), and Christine (I think...) So if I got the names right that makes seven people I didn't already know. Oh yeah, and there was this really loud guy named Algot. I don't think I actually met him, but he's not someone easily forgotten. Does anyone remember my friend Amy? Yeah, he could be her twin brother.
4 comments:
Good for you, Mar! You look so cute in your picture. I'm glad that you are having fun. Keep being brave, cutie. You're doing great! I'm proud of you!!
I have hesitated in commenting in the past but I am feeling more bold today. I hope you feel okay about me reading your blog. I read your entire blog a while back and I continue to keep up on your current updates. I can not even express how impressed I am with you, and how you handle your life. You are truly inspiring. You have definitely had some hard times but you go forward in faith. You have determination and courage. Life can be hard, you recognize that, yet it does not really slow you down. I just have to say that I feel certain you have many blessings awaiting you. It is so obvious to me that you do, because of the way you live your life and the inner strength that you have.
Thank you, Jill. That is very kind of you to say. I have to admit I was a little shocked when Tyler said I'd gained a new fan, but I appreciate your comments. You are very kind. I do like the fact that you have another view of Karen's homelife.
You go girl! That's not easy making all those transitions. You're doing a great job.
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