When it came time to book my flight to New Orleans, I told my supervisor, “It’s too early! Something will come up between now and my trip!” She laughed, because what could possibly change in four months? 
Well, my friend got engaged…and her wedding date coincided with the conference. It was pretty clear that I had to keep my plans to go to the conference, so I missed the first wedding of a friend that I had since before COVID(!!). I was really sorry to have to miss, so I made sure to be at her bridal shower from beginning to end and really be a part of things. She also invited me to Friday night Shabbos sheva brachos. That was so much fun. I was seated with another one of our friends (and her husband), and some of my friend’s married sisters and cousin. I was the only single lady at our table but it felt like an adult evening out, and I think honestly way better than being at the wedding. So all’s well that ends well.
