I'll probably be groggy a year from now, waking from a late night party with a few of my friends.  Hopefully It won't involve all the cliched things that go on these things normally, but apparently though I'll be the guest of honor, it's not up to me.

I'll be fumbling as I put on my shirt, and breeches.  Shaking a little in worry and anticipation.  Maybe I'll even be scared out of my mind.  I'll probably still have a hard time sliding on my leather boots and buttoning up my jerkin.  Maybe one of my friends will help out.

My father will be sure to try to give me some last minute advice.  My Brothers will be joking and jabbing at eachother and me as I've grown used to.

They'll probably offer me something for breakfast, I still don't know if I'll be able to eat a year from today and even if I do, I'll be too nervous to want to eat a big meal. . .

I'd be alright if she was near me, I'd calm down . . . but tradition and all.

Who knows a year from now who'll be driving and where we'll be leaving from.

I'm sure I'll shiver in fear, regardless to whatever temperature it is but one thing certain.  I will not back away.  I'll stand where I'm told, I'll abide and I'll commit to her for the rest of my life.

I don't know exactly what will happen a year from today, but her and I will marry . . . And that's the one thing I'm going to hold on to for the remaining 365 days.

So, A year left and what's done?

Bridesmads and Groomsmen have been selected

Patterns have been picked.

Venue at the Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival has been reserved.

Bakery has been selected.

Grooms outfit is 70-90% complete.

Melissa and I will be at the festival tomarrow to celebrate the coming of our wedding along with My good friend Dave.  We're hoping there's good weather, good food and lots of people for good fun!

Hope to see you there!

John and Melissa

But on the other hand, since I proposed to Melissa time is moving way too fast while I'm trying to help her get everything ready.

 I feel like a fool most of the time, since her mom is a professional photographer and she used to assist her, she's got a firm grasp of what needs to be done and when.  As while I am trying to juggle things I don't need to juggle yet and still try to be a source of comfort for her and not be an obnoxious jerk.

I can be that at times, I don't mind admitting.

Thankfully My Mother and I believe my Aunt Alice are going to help out with the costumes for my family for the most part.  And Melissa's Cousin, Darcy, offered to help with the costumes here.  Darcy makes re-enactment costumes so if she does help out that's going to be great!

So Thanks Mom and Aunt Alice and of course Darcy.

Well I'm off to try to find a fax machine . . . Don't Ask!  ;D

John and Melissa