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By kilax, August 27, 2008 5:48 am

Did you hear about the Chicago-area woman who held a “Battle of the Bridesmaids” 5K to decide on the bridesmaids for her wedding? (Article here)

The race, and her wedding, were both last Saturday. Seventy-five people (men and women) showed up for the race. The top three female finishers got to be bridesmaids – they were fitted for their dresses on the spot. Surprisingly, the bride knew the three women from other races.

My two thoughts were: Why would this woman want strangers in her wedding party? and Why would a woman want to be a bridesmaids in a stranger’s wedding? But hey, to each their own! It was an interesting story.

Steven and I signed up for a 5K in September – but we don’t have to be in a stranger’s wedding if we place in one of the top three spots (ha!).

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By kilax, June 12, 2008 11:16 pm

Mom,

I am not going to my childhood friend’s wedding this weekend. I am honored that she invited me, but I haven’t seen her in at least 6 years, and I feel uncomfortable going to her wedding, and not knowing anyone there. (Yes, I know you and dad will be there. But still.)

I am still coming to town, but I would rather hang out with my sister. Or my brothers. Or my grandparents. Or my aunt. I rarely see them, and they’re family.

I’m sorry I’ve disappointed you,

Kim

P.S. And it’s not like she came to mine!

Editor’s Note: I just had to let that out. I’ve been telling my mom I’m not going to this wedding for quite some time, but I guess she was confused and still thought I was going. Nope! It’s not a big deal, but I feel bad that my mom really wants me to go and I don’t want to go.