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.
