Switching gears

The construction should be finished as of 5 pm today. The remainder of the week will likely be filled with some much needed cleaning.

There still remains numerous details that have yet to be finalized with the Los Angeles reception--cakes to be tasted, floral arrangements to be approved, wedding favors to be designed. It is probably a good thing we are only expecting some 70 people to attend.

For now though, my main objectives for the next ten days are first to tan my legs and second to tone my arms. It is unfortunate that much of the grooming that will ensue prior to next Wednesday will feel like more of a chore than a treat. I always grow resentful before special occasions because it becomes very apparent that it takes much more effort for women to look presentable.

Many people have been inquiring about who I will bring to the reception. I usually tell them that no one has asked to be my escort. I suppose these people forget that I am more Chinese than not, and that bringing a date would definitely mean something. I will admit that there is a man who is dear to my heart, but I fail to feel compelled to share any part of the matter with the other 70 people participating in the celebration.

For now, I am down shifting to fourth, accelerating towards that finish line, all by myself.