Inconvenient reality and May 5, 2012

Turns out, the Mayans believe the world is ending on May 12, 2012. So we don't have much time left here. At this rate, I may not write a bestselling novel nor get named as one of the richest women on the planet, but I can boast of having laughed more in the last 21 months, than ever before in my life, thanks to Twinkie. Which is quite a good thing because as it turns out, unemployment on its own isn't that funny.

Yes, Yes, I agree - better in the long run, when one door closes, the guillotine lands, etc. etc., it will all work out - and we will be in a position to make better and more fulfilling choices. Yes, it is all pointing in an excellent direction for the future.

But as for the present, we were to be married on June 18th, 2011 in Oakville. We even made magnets that are still on many people's fridges. We were looking forward to it, having fun planning it, enjoying all the management of the wedding and the stress and the excitement. But then we also started to enjoy the bills and the quotations. And that gave us pause. And then choice, and then when we were asked for more deposits, that gave us a hint and a nudge. And then we contempated the reality that we were going to have to postpone the Big Gay Nuptuals.

We are relieved and disappointed and are hoping to be away doing something fun on June 18th so that we can distract ourselves. But on the plus side, it gives us time to plan what we really want, and we would like help - because we aren't finding it!

We have picked the date of May 5, 2012 to be married in the afternoon. Our ideal spot would be in a barn - without the livestock preferably, and with mason jars filled with wildflowers (tough in May, I know, but girls can dream). We/I would like a barbecue or a casual meal and a fantastic dance party in the barn lit by twinkle lights - not too far from Toronto, or far enough that people can stay over.

So please put that date in your calendar, and help us find our barn for an excellent celebration of love and laughter! Also - after the wedding, there is only a week left of the world as we know it - so a good time to celebrate!

Yours in inconvenient reality and optimism and matrimonial planning,
Cupcake