Somewhere in Middle America

Thursday, August 5

Actual wedding photos now

Yeah, it's been a while, but frankly, I've been busy with other stuff. Like driving a NYC cab around Lancaster. More on that later. Anyway, here are actual photos from the wedding, starting with the limo breaking down. I got the call after hanging out at the venue for a while. Fortunately, they were only about ten minutes down the road, so I ripped over there in the rental to keep the party going.



Here's the sign, so you knew exactly where you were. We got those woven mats the night before for the July 4th on the beach bit. They're like, $3 at every other freakin' corner store. Not to people wanting to visit Waikiki: No need to buy any beach stuff at all. Don't bother bringing towels, mats, bathing suits, snorkling crap or whatever. Don't think you should bring it if you have it, because it's even cheaper there than anywhere else. Seriously.



The wedding spot. Yes, it was lovely. But everywhere you see patches of sun, think 90 degrees and direct sunlight. The surrounding trees were a nice haven once the ceremony was over. There were rumors of bugs, but I think the heat killed most of them.



Amy, on her way down the grass aisle. We didn't worry about taking photos while up there. I mean, really, nobody was looking at us.



Adam, putting the final touches on the ceremony. Days before, he qualified himself to marry one couple while in Hawaii. However, he spent the rest of the night at the bar trying to convince people otherwise.



Adam, Nelms, Julie and Linda checking out Adam's certification.



Julie and Brandon. I felt bad for Brandon and his Navy buddies, because even the nice Hawaiian shirts Brandon gave us were hot. I can't imagine full sleeves and whatever else. At least it was white, though.



Amy's girls strike a pose for the photographer. She was from Europe somewhere. I guess she had some kind of vision and artistry. Whatever it was, it didn't involve bringing a cell phone that worked or being careful where she stepped. (She crushed Adam's sunglasses.)

What I've read (most recent on top)

  • Boomsday by Christopher Buckley
  • Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
  • Blindness by Jose Saramago
  • Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill
  • The Nasty Bits by Anthony Bourdain
  • Friday Night Lights by HG Bissinger

Who is this?

It's me, Rehan. Male. 29. Brown, overweight. Mechanical Engineering degree. Pittsburgh sports fan. Married to Maria, father of Asim. Project manager for an engineering consulting firm. Finally to the point where I really enjoy my job. Regular bike rider.

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