Listening: The Simpsons are on.

Reading (perhaps quality): Still still reading Mere Christianity by CS Lewis.

Reading (definitely pulp): Just finished a trashy romance (needed a break from popular theology).

Drinking: Diet coke.

March 03, 2003
8:39 pm

The first bachelorette party in the series has come and gone. There was the bridal shower for Tess a couple of weeks ago, but last night's Bachelorette Soiree for Demmert was the first official, bridal, gathering where carousing not propriety was the goal.

We all met up at Old Europe way the heck up in Georgetown over by the Social Safeway. Fabian was an angel and drove Foster, Leigh and I there, saving us either a long walk or uncertain bus ride. When we got there D and MJ were there. The gang of us settled in to figure out what to eat from the traditional German menu.

(above) Foster and MJ, trying to decide what to eat

(above) and apparently finding it very stressful

Luckily choosing a beer was much easier... There were a few yummy varieties to choose from and they came in large sizes.

(above) D and me with the liters of beer

(above) and Foster joins in with hers

With the food ordered and the drinking well begun it came time for presents. Though Demmert's very cool mom was at both the bridal shower (earlier in the day) and the bachelorette a couple of people saved the more salacious gifts for the evening.

(the 3 photos, above) Demmert looks at, tries to explain, then debates hiding her first gift.

After that, the food arrived and we settled in to the more serious businesses of the evening - eating, drinking, and catching up.

(above) Leigh, with a half filled stein

(above) then later in the evening, finishing it up.

It wasn't all debauchery - in true girl fashion we did actually talk to each other.

(above) Demmert shares something shocking with her sister-in-law

(above) Foster and Demmert's sister laugh about something-or-other

By the time I left the festivities (about 1) we'd moved onto a bar downtown and people were still sharing stories and drinking good beer. No sorority songs were sung (Demmert, Foster, MJ and I are all sisters) but I suppose we're saving that for the actual wedding. Was a good time - and a great start to this spring's stream-of-brides!

Doing (life and related tasks): Had a busy weekend, but can't believe that its already Sunday night.

Doing (crafty stuff): Trying to figure out what want to do next.

Wanting: A clearer idea of what the weather is going to be like so I can know what to wear tomorrow.

Anticipating: a busy week - tons to do at work, some dinner plans, etc.