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Four Weddings and a Reunion

I have four weddings in a row this summer–one a month starting in May.

May: Friends from B-School, LA
June: Friends from B-School, NJ
August: Cousin, Detroit
September: Friend from B-School, LA

I logged onto a few registries and am always amazed at how much stuff people register for. At this age, I really don’t need any more stuff. $100 porcelain gravy pourer? Are you kidding me? I’d rather spend more to get the couple something that they’ll use again and again…like a toaster or a blanket. Shit like that. I think I’d like that kind of stuff. I swear when the time comes around for me, I’m going to register for useful stuff like a year’s supply of toilet paper at Target. Every time I wipe, I’ll think of you. Useful stuff, I tell you!

I co-hosted an engagement party for my friend from business school on Saturday. I supplied the food and the cake. The other co-hosts supplied the place and the alcohol. Surprisingly, it was a blast. You put a bunch of over-worked MBAs together with a fully-stocked bar and next thing you know, we’re doing a dance-off, pouring shots, and playing rochambeau until 3:30am. When the host started turning off his apartment lights one-by-one, we realized we had over-stayed our welcome. Damn, that was a lot of fun.

On that note, we are planning a Chicago GSB reunion. Viva Las Vegas! Tentatively scheduled for the first Saturday in October. We’ve got a little committee going. I’m in charge of entertainment!

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  1. Anonymous

    April 27, 2007 at 12:42 pm

    screw the toaster or blanket idea..whether couples acknowledge it or not..what they really need is something to spice up the bedroom and i ain’t talkin about no scented candle either..get ’em some porn. my frenz all love it! trust me, your friend and husband or wife will, WILL thank you.

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