Hello Fall!

It was in the upper 90's to low 100's last week, but it actually feels like Fall today. It's a bit chilly outside, but I like it. I'm looking forward to the leaves changing. I'm sad to see Summer go, especially since I didn't get to enjoy it like I did before. I guess I have to get used to not having a pool. Oh well.

I went to wedding #4 of 4 this year on Saturday. I teared up at the 3 other weddings, but became a blubbering baby at this one. It was a Punjabi wedding for one of my old coworkers. She looked so gorgeous in her traditional wedding dress. Everything was so extravagant and beautiful. During their first dance, I burst into tears. They were just holding hands and stepping from left to right. It was so sweet and innocent. This was probably the 3rd or 4th time they've seen each other because it was sort of an arranged marriage, but they talked on the phone like all the time. I'm sure that just holding hands sent tingles down their spines because it's practically new. I remember the first time Brett held my hand... I blushed and probably had the biggest, goofiest smile on my face. I'm just so happy for her. I remember the times when she came to me to vent, advice, and the unfortunate tears over heartbreaks. It's great to see her happy and that she found someone that will love and care for her. After their first dance, they asked couples to join them. Brett and I went up and I stopped crying until I looked over at the new couple toward the end of the song. They were dancing closer and finally looked comfortable in each other's arms. I saw their love and new step in their relationship blossom right in front of my eyes.

Brett left for his first work trip today. He's in New Mexico at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. What a neat experience. I wish I got to travel a little for my job. I hope I don't have to get used to it though. I really can't remember the last time I spent a night without Brett, and have never been in our house by myself. I'm a little scared... not that our house is a mansion, but it's big enough to where I don't care to be alone. I didn't even tell Brett that I was afraid to be in our house by myself, but yesterday, he reminded me to turn on the alarm when I got home. I thought that was sweet. I'm sure he sensed my uneasyness.

I know Brett and I won't be getting married anytime soon, but after the 4 weddings I attended this year, his brother's next year, and his brother's fiance giving me bridal magazines to look at, I can't help but think about what I would want at mine. The more I think about it now, the more we can hit the ground running after the proposal, right? ;) But, thanks to Pandora, I have fallen in love with this song. It probably won't be our first dance song or walking down the aisle song (maybe instumental version), but maybe the song I would want when I ask all the other couples to join us.