Weddings are Overpriced Nighmares

My sister, JoAnne, got engaged at Christmas and has asked me to plan her wedding.

I got prices from the venue she has chosen...

OMG!!!

Dinner & Open Bar: $91.00 per person - JoAnne has 150 on her guest list

Now think: wedding attire, cake, flowers, photographer/videographer, officiant, guest favors, rehearsal dinner...blah, blah, blah

All told, I figure this shindig is going to run about $20,000USD.

My Meltdown!

How does my sister figure anyone, let alone our parents, can justify $20K for one day?

Both our father and step-father are retired from Chrysler. Hello! They are just happy that they are still receiving their pension checks.

My mom and step-father have taken a part-time jobs to supplement the decrease in their health benefits.

Yeah, work 35+ years for a company, retire, and go get a part-time job (if you can find one) because every year your pension benefits are going to be reduced.

Alas, you have back-up... You paid into Social Security for those 35 years and now you can reap the benefits....LOL!!!! Enough Said!

My Point(s) - Big weddings are overpriced, 50% of couples get divorced, and the economy SUCKS

My Conlusion - Thanks to the internet and The Universal Life Church, I can legally officiate the ceremony. So, invite your closest peeps, buy a couple bushels of crabs, a keg of beer and we will party like rock stars!

Today's thoughts - Monday, February 16th

Relationships - Today, while reading the paper, I came upon the following statement released by Chris Brown's publicist... "I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with god's help, to emerge a better person."

I just had to shake my head.

He is seeking counseling from his pastor, mother and friends... He is kidding, right? Don't get me wrong, I believe in seeking emotional support from family, friends and spiritual leaders. But, is his pastor a professional counselor? Does he have the training and experience to educate Chris and prevent further violence?

From what I have been able to gather today, Chris Brown is young and talented... Get him REAL help!!!!

My 1st Blog on Friday the 13th - Coincidence?

Coincidence - A striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance.

Is it a coincidence that today is Friday the 13th and this morning a friend from high school suggested I create a blog? I think not. So here goes...

Like Sophia from the TV show "The Golden Girls", I cannot stop from calling it as I see it. My friends accept me for who I am and know that I will not change. That is why after 4 months of marriage, I divorced my best friend of 15 years.

Over the years I have heard a lot of my male friends complain about their significant other trying to change them, but never from my female friends. Why? What makes woman so eager to change the person they fell in love with?

Tomorrow is Valentines Day, so all of you ladies who are attempting to change your man into the "ideal" partner, give it a rest and enjoy the day!

Tune in Monday for my thoughts on relationships and any other crap I care to comment on...