To-Do

To-Do List

-Wrap gifts. If I learned anything from working at Borders Books (you know, when it was existing and solvent) it was how to wrap better than those biddies at Macy’s during the holidays. Fold and tape, bitches. It’s something I actually enjoy doing.

-Write thank you cards. I already have a head start on this and have some specially monogrammed stationary for it. I have very posh handwriting (read: loopy and illegible) that looks smashing. The written letter is a lost art. People also love to get an actual hand written note as opposed to a text or e-mail. Their astonishment is both brilliant and a bit worrisome as this simple courtesy is apparently well in the ground.

-Let suit breath. It’s linen and I detest ironing above all other chores.

-Collect ice chest for ice. The wedding location is about 30+ minutes from the nearest convenience store so plan well ahead. It’ll be a hot August night and no one likes warm champagne. Although with this group at least I know no one will turn it down.

-Clean flask and fill with gin. It will be hidden in my boot. I’m a born and raised WASP. It’s what we do for all weddings, birthdays, social events, Tuesdays, breakfasts, etc.

-Continue to harp Fiancé about writing his vows. Otherwise, it won’t happen till an hour before the ceremony.

-Proofread my vows. THEY WILL BE BEAUTIFUL, DAMMIT!

-Buy chocolate. Because.

-Breathe. I’m have stress attacks that are shifting about like tectonic plates and causing about as much damage. No cold feet, but sweet Jesus on toast, ice and suits and all that.

-Buy more paper napkins/plates/etc. Fiancé bought enough for one per guest. He tried, dear sweet boy, but his lack of ever working in food service means that I need to grab more.

-Call ahead on some last minute honeymoon details. Lord, how did I let this one get put off this long? We’re trying to go parasailing while at Lake Tahoe. It is amazing and worth doing. Fiancé has never done it and I aim to remedy this.

-Eat something. In dire emergencies we resort to bread, wine, cheese, and fruit. Highly encouraged. Highly fantastic. Today's little plates included some of my favorites: a lean and citrusy slab of Monte Enebro, and hunk of Cabot Cheddar, and a mellow and young wedge of Point Reyes Original Blue.

No recipe this week as I'm getting hitched, and no posts for the next two weeks as I'm honeymooning.

Lots of Love,

Garrett