Dresses and Desserts

Last week was a hell of a week. I know I don't usually use words like that, but it's the only way I can think to describe it. I worked 14 hour days. I had huge meetings- some went well, some did not. Two major projects I am working on came to a head. At the same time. You know- that kind of week. I could barely afford to step away from my computer for meals and I absolutely could not afford to take a day off.

But that's exactly what I did.

My friend, Lauren, is getting married and, as all women know, when a bride goes wedding dress shopping, it's some girl rule that you bring an entourage. I'm not sure why; who really wants all those opinions?! But I guess the fear of being trapped in 29 layers of tulle is enough to make you want a team with you. (For those of you who have been with me a while, you may remember that a bridesmaid dress once tried to kill me...)

And so, I hunted for dresses and put them on hangers. I stuffed them in garment bags and fought off the static. I took pictures of different dress details and gave moral support or honest feedback as needed. And after it was all over, I drank a glass of wine and ate a big fat piece of chocolate cake.

Because that's what girlfriends do- dresses and desserts. Lauren will only be married once, and spending those moments with her, tearing up over dresses, laughing over chocolate. That's what life is really about. Nothing I could have done at work was more important than those moments. Nothing.

Friends. Family. Occasions. That's what makes a life.
And chocolate cake, of course. :)