lists upon lists.

i woke up very early yesterday because the initial thought was that i would be the first one on, first one off at work.  that is how it usually happens at our job and thoughts of heading back into a tide pool of soft, down comforters for an early afternoon nap were already sufficiently propelling me to crawl out of the above-mentioned sack of feathers and whiteness. 

of course, the proposed plan of events only occurs under slower restaurant conditions.  yesterday being the first official day of the legalization of gay marriage in california made it a day that not only kept me busy all day long but wakened any tiredness i felt with a reassured sense of hope and positivity in this sometimes less-than-optimistic gay rights issue that of late has been in the forefront of my priorities and waking moments.

it started with a couple of women who sat quietly in my section, full of grins and laughter.  with two roses and lots of paperwork, they volunteered their plans for the day: to the tailor to pick up the dresses and then to the courthouse for the ceremony and license.  they have been together for 16 years, have four children and are now adding diamonds to their ring collection.

after speaking with them for a few moments, i turned towards the door to find two large parties with particular men clad head-to-toe with typical wedding fare: the matching suits and ties, lapels budding roses.  my initial thought was that these guys were simply the groomsmen for an even larger wedding celebration.  but having just talked to the two women in my section, i knew that this entourage of vow-takers was not going to end any time soon.

after work concluded for the day, i had plans to go to jennifer's house to watch game six.  amidst endless shots made by the celtics to the demise of their opponents, we began to brew the initial lists and plans for the shotgun wedding that i will call my own, this august 11, 2008.  i wrote down guest lists and flower ideas, from cakes to cars.  all of this within a relative budget.  both boBo and i want to have a simple affair with a very intimate crowd of close friends and family.  but that being said, things must be organized and since he is still tirelessly finishing his thesis, i have volunteered (?) for the position.  with the help of my newly appointed wedding coordinator: jennifer mitchell.

first thing's first: the venue.  we both want it on the beach.  which one, however, remains to be debated and decided by us.  friday is our first option and jennifer, louis and i are heading out to the locations where boBo and i have briefly discussed via phone and email conversations.

received a phone call from jen today.  after calling parks and recreation, apparently there are only four locations in san diego that permit beach weddings.  well, at least that liberates us somewhat from yet another large decision.  the guest list is hard enough.