Pre Wedding

Hi Fam!

I had quite a morning as it was a bit of a disaster getting to Jes’ house that day because of the bus. First, while I found the right bus stop, the bus was 20 minutes late, causing me to questions whether or not I read the maps right. Then when I went on the bus, my card refused to work. I tried three times and each time I became more frantic and embarrassed while the bus driver became more annoyed. Thankfully I had some cash on me, but I couldn’t count the coins fast enough and unfortunately pulled out a euro which the bus driver sassily told the entire bus about. I didn’t even hand it to him! I was just trying to read it fast enough to find the pound coin! Needless to say, I finally figured it out and handed over 50 pence and had a walk of shame to the upstairs bus seats. I eventually made it to Jes’ house where I had a big cry with Mumma Bailey in the kitchen. Apparently you can publicly humiliate me in a classroom of 150 law students or I can show up to a bridal party where everyone is in white but me and the bride and I won’t even bat an eyelash or feel a bit ashamed. But if the Sussex bus driver gives me attitude, I melt into a puddle of tears. Oh well, thankfully the day was too busy for me to ruminate in my embarrassment.

It was day before the wedding we had quite a list of chores to get everything done and ready, including carrying our weight in baklava back from the ethnic shops to Jes’ home. It was also a moment from the history books because Jes AND Mumma Bailey got their nails done! Being the A/C car girl I am, I helped them choose colors and prevented any posh people from looking down on them (which is why they both hadn’t had their nails done yet in the first place!) I even did Mumma Bailey’s and Gemma’s henna! 

My only regret is not taking more pictures. I have none of us together! And you would all be so proud of me because this California girl hopped in the FREEZING English waters at 8 pm when everyone went for a swim after finishing our tasks for the day. The wind was whipping around and I definitely did not stop chattering my teeth the entire time. But I did it!! And I followed the entire occasion with a hot bath and a hot chocolate in my hotel room but didn’t dally too long because I have a big day with Jes’ wedding tomorrow!! 

I can’t wait to share about it! 

Love you lots,

Carolyn