THEY DID IT!

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Elaine Lai!

The wedding ceremony was incredible - I tried really hard not to cry (after all, I had been bragging that I'd be the impenetrable rock and plus, I was afraid my eyeliner would run)  but when I saw the wetness on Bev's cheek, I lost my not-so-iron resolve.  As a bridesmaid, the vantage point during the ceremony is quite an experience.  I could see their joyful faces, and the sideview of the two of them singing praise songs, wholeheartedly and with such sincerity and devotion... it was quite moving. 

We also all had such a great time at the reception.  What a reunion of old friends!  Jason even remarked that I was so energetic after so little sleep in the last few nights... songs like "Dancing Queen" (ABBA), "Billy Jean" (Michael Jackson), "Bust a Move" (er, Tone Loc?) - let's just say that my crazy side takes over.  It was just like the Berkeley ABA/Crusade Dance of 1998!  (For those who were there, admit it - it was the funnest time ever!)

I'm tired but happy.