So, here is the course that your life will take when you make the decision to come to the BWB 2nd Birthday Extravaganza...
You make your way to Ang's home and as you walk through the front door, you are greeted with the most lovely ambiance that consists of soothing music, fragrantly lit candles and sparkling clean floors. You hear laughter wafting from the kitchen and as you make your way there, you notice a lovely display of appetizers, cupcakes, treats and then you spot an ADORABLE box containing the cutest little gifts that you've ever laid eyes on. Do you take one? You're tempted but you say to yourself, "Oh.. not yet" but you tell yourself that you MUST remember to take one before you leave. You venture into the kitchen and are welcomed with smiles and hugs that simply warms your heart... and your soul. Not only do you pick the most exquisite bottle of $4.99 wine to sample but you enjoy several glasses more in order to fully embrace the warmth and friendliness of the afternoon. "Wow," you think to yourself, "this is the most fantastic way to spend a Saturday." The day continues in the same fashion and you have the most dashing time. As you prepare to reluctantly leave this amazing atmosphere, you remind yourself that you MUST pick up one of those ADORABLE gifts that Erin and Sarah so lovingly made. You smile. You head on home, filled with merriment and generosity, which is apparent to all around you. You walk down the street, whistling a sweet little tune, and see a lowly bag lady on the corner. You think to yourself, "I must share the wonderful day I've just had with this poor unfortunate soul." You approach her and extend your hand, offering her a couple dollars and a smile. She is grateful, you are humbled. All of sudden, the women removes her tattered, stained jacket and reveals that she is NOT a lowly bag woman. She is Oprah Winfrey. And for your generosity, she wants to reward you with half her fortune. You graciously accept....
So, here is the course that your life will take when you make the decision to NOT come to the BWB 2nd Birthday Extravaganza...
You sit, alone. There is a cold chill in the air and a gentle breeze sends a shiver down your spine. "That was odd," you think to yourself "where did that breeze come from?" As you sit in your car, in gridlock traffic, you notice that the sky is changing from a lovely blue to a sickly gray. What time is it? You check the clock on the dashboard. It's 11:30 a.m. You let out an audible sigh as you realize that Book Club was just getting underway. It takes you over an hour to go a mile and a half but you are relieved when you finally see the giant red letters ahead, signaling that you have reached your destination. As you pull into the Costco parking lot you are greeted with rogue shopping carts, parents dragging their children by the arm and old Polish ladies. You find a parking spot near the back and as you walk into the store, you hear a crow caw. Was that three times or only twice? You shake your head and continue on in. As you show your ID card to the attendant you think to yourself, "I'm only here to pick up a package of toilet paper. Quick in, quick out." The 'ahem' from the attendant brings you back to reality and she not so kindly explains to you that your card has expired and that you need to head over to Customer Service in order to get this situation rectified. As you stand in the wrap around line, behind a rather large woman who is holding a screaming baby, you think to yourself, "could my life get any worse?" Two hours later, as you step out of the Costco you hear a giant clap of thunder and in a fraction of a second, rain is pouring down as if you are standing under a waterfall. You make your way back to the car. If only you didn't have to park on the other side of the lot? Slowly, bit by bit, rain begins to make its way through the seams of your recent purchase and by the time you reach your vehicle, the entire bag is soaked through. "Great" you think, "well isn't that just awesome?!" You climb inside, where the air is dry and once again, you let out a sigh. As you drive home, you are over come with this heavy feeling but you simply can't place what it is, exactly. Regret? Sadness? Loneliness? You shake your head and continue to drive. Then, as if out of nowhere, a single tear runs down your cheek. You brush it away but you can't fight it. More and more tears fall until it feels as if the rain on the outside has made its way in. "No, no, no" you think to yourself. "Stop it. What is this all about?" It takes several moments before you ask yourself that one question that has been lingering in your mind all morning, "How would this have turned out if I didn't decide to skip Book Club this month?"
Hmmm I wonder...
I know this reminder is coming out a little early but we want to make sure that we have an accurate head count for our BWB Birthday Extravaganza!! Erin and I are in the process of putting together something ADORABLE for everyone and don't want anyone to be left out. So far, we have...
1. Aunt Joann
2. Aunt Sharon
3. Kath
4. Amelia
5. Ang
6. Sarah
7. Erin
8. Julie
9. Burke
I don't know about you but after reading that story, I know I would feel compelled to come:) So please let us know if you can make it!!
