Engagements Unlimited

NOTE: This appeared on my MSN Space in November 2005.

It seems like a chain - of one of the girls getting engaged just as we are about to marry off another. In 2003, Kristine got engaged a bit before Karen's wedding; at Kristine's bachelorette party, Aline had just gotten engaged and this year, we have two girls next in line to the altar as we celebrated Aline's singlehood: Thereza and Yndira.

Sixteen girls took over the Lower East side party scene starting with dinner in a Mediterranean restaurant where we enjoyed great food and perfect wine. Since the chance to get together constantly needs a great excuse such as birthdays, weddings and well, pre-wedding celebrations, the stories are endless. With the stress of long hours of work with hardly a chance for any socialization outside the cubicle, it was full speed ahead to an evening of relaxed conversation, laughter, teasing about who will be next in line and updates on each other's lives.

As the un-official photographer to all our get-togethers, I got to get the bachelorette and bachelorettes-in-waiting to pose showing off their rings. It turned out to be a gorgeous shot.

And as though the good news never ends: Rosalinda is now expecting her first child. I, of course didn't know this until she refused a glass of wine and it just hit me: why would an Italian turn down wine? Unless........she laughed and I jumped out of my seat to big her a big congratulatory hug. She also willing posed to show off her bulging tummy for a picture to share with our friends.

Despite the nippy weather as we stepped out, we acknowledged that in the city that never sleeps, the party never ends. And moved on to a bar for an addendum to the celebrations - as though we have not had enough alcohol!

Comments:

Thank you so much for organizing this party. Thank you also for your happiness and always fun spirit. YOU'RE THE BEST. I had a great time. The pictures look great! Kisses, Aline I deduce that you decided to keep the ones from the strippers in safer place .... they are very nice, it seems like you girls had a lot of fun. In any case, thanx for sending me the pics, hope you have a nice weekend and send regards to everyone. Jorge (In Madrid)