Back over to the wonderful South Lodge Hotel yesterday for Clare & Matt’s wedding. A really lovely day, again with lots of fun and laughter. The flowers were gorgeous – provided by South Lodge’s recommended florist Fleurs – www.fleursflorist.co.uk. The day stayed fine for us and we were able to take all the group shots and bride & groom shots outside – a real bonus considering the torrential rain I am now faced with as I load up the car this morning for the Wiston House wedding fayre!!
Here are some images from their day – have a great honeymoon you two and see you when you get back.
I was invited to attend the Christening of a Gypsy baby a few weekends ago. It was interesting to say the least. I missed the religious ceremony but the reception which followed would have already been the talk about town.
The reception hall was amongst warehouses. As I was driving along the lonely stretch of road, I was doubting I’d eventually come to anywhere decent to celebrate a baby’s Christening (a Dedication is what they call it). I arrived rather flustered having been caught in ugly traffic and ugly weather. Big Bear had attended the first part of the celebrations so I just joined for the dinner. I walked into the hall and it was every little girl’s fairytale wedding – except it wasn’t exactly a wedding. The room was decorated in pink and white and all guests were required to dress in white, gold or beige. It was a ball for little kiddies and adults alike. At each table there was a large bird cage with colourful birds chirping away (they all surprisingly fell asleep to the beat of “Boom Boom Pow”). Everything was perfect – flowers, decorations, candles.
Then it was time for her entrance…First the parents, then the brothers and finally the little Princess….in an automated hot pink Barbie sports car! She zoomed into the middle of the room clapping her hands and then her Dad steered her around for everyone to see. It was extravagant to say the least. The night was an interesting experience. Eye-opening in fact. I’d never met a Gypsy before let alone sit amongst a roomful of them. Before that night, Gypsies in my mind, were people who wandered around reading the fortunes of others or stealing your money. That was what I was warned whilst travelling in Europe. I’ve heard some scary stories and I’m aware that they are treated as outcasts in some societies. I remember when I was studying in Italy over the Summer on 2008, there was uproar because two Gypsy girls had drowned and lay dead on the beach while Italians looked away and continued to play and tan nearby.
Anyways, back to the party…there was a ritual of giving (which I suppose is common in most traditions). But at this ceremony, the family walked to every guest alongside the Pastor to receive gifts followed by a blessing which was given. Big Bear and I had brought a piece of furniture but had left it in the car and it wasn’t exactly something you could fit into the jewellery box they were using to collect the presents. So we made a quick decision to give money instead. It almost felt impossible not to give (not that I wouldn’t have given or anything), but had I chosen not to, I would have probably been cursed or something! Nonetheless, it was a beautiful event. I can’t imagine how spoilt this little girl is going to be. Imagine her wedding!
Just a quick post to let you know I’m still alive! There’s so much that’s happened recently. It’d be impossible to do it all justice…but here are some highlights!
**Geeks Are Only “Anti-Social” Around Stupid People
Me at the Geek Girls Network NY Tweet-Up, hosted by @geekgirls. Why yes, that is a monkey in my shirt!
It always amazes me when people say that geeks are socially inept. It amazes me, because just about everything geeks involve themselves in are things done in groups. Conventions, meet-ups, and now, Tweet-ups. We love being around people! It’s just that we prefer to be around people who know what you mean when you say “TNG” or “TOS.”
I had the pleasure of going to the Geek Girls Network NY Tweet-Up two weekends ago, and it was such a great time. Extreme kudos to Kristin (@geekgirls on Twitter) for organizing it! She pretty much put a call out to all geeks within eye-shot of her tweets, invited them to The Brass Monkey in TriBeCa, and let the free swag and the alcohol flow! I had a chance to hang out with the lovely Lisa from Pink Raygun (@pinkraygun), and got to meet Kristin and Geek Girl Diva (@geekgirldiva), whom I’d only ever “met” on Twitter before. I also met some fabulous new folks, including Sarah (@dracona1031), Dale (@daleochase), Risa (@lachendwolf), Jill (@thenerdybird), and John (@sentroid91). It was a great night full of wonderful, geeky conversation, much beer, and fabulously geeky gifts (I snagged a ThinkGeek.com monkey, along with a Space Invaders necklace, and a “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock” shirt that I will be giving to Robin since it doesn’t fit me. Which is fine, because RPSLS is the gift that keeps on giving!).
That weekend, I was house/dog/catsitting for Jean, and I had a much better time of it than I did the last time I did it…except for the bathtub leaking into the apartment below.
Sometimes, I feel like a walking Three Stooges episode.
Anyway, I also got to have a lovely lunch and quality hang out time w/Ms. Geek Girl Diva (no, she doesn’t give her name) the following day.
**Robin’s Getting Married (Or, My First Time As a Maid-Of-Honor)!
Robin and Matt right after question poppage!
One of my closest friends since I was in fifth grade, Robin, is GETTINGMARRIEDHOLYCRAP! And she’s marrying my DP on The Pack, which makes things SO convenient. This is such a strange thing. I’ve known Robin since FIFTH GRADE. We’ve talked about what it would be like when we were getting married, but it’s a whole other thing to have it actually be happening to one of us. I have to admit that, at first, I felt a bit like Amelia in the movie Walking and Talking. But I couldn’t be happier for these two! And one of the best parts? I’M THE MAID OF HONOR! I have no idea what I’m supposed to do, but I’m going to DO IT. With APLOMB n’ shit.
**Meanwhile, Over at Tor.com…That’s Right! More Caprica. (Though I Have Yet to Write The Final “Moffat’s Women” Post)
Not even Caprica being off for a week can keep me from writing about it, apparently… Here are my most recent articles:
Beating Caprica Withdrawal (2/16/10)
From Vicki to Zoe: The Evolution of Robot Daughters on Television (2/19/10)
Caprica S1, Ep 4: “Gravedancing” (2/23/10)
Now, I’ve got houseguests staying with me for a week beginning this weekend, and I’ve got KATIE’S BABY SHOWER later today (I need to go to bed!), so I’m going to be pretty busy and not writing much. However, here’s some of what you’ve got to look forward to here at The Teresa Jusino Experience:
Teresa’s Bookshelf: Breakfast of Champions
Tor.com Post: Caprica S1, Ep 5: “There Is Another Sky”
-I’ll be posting my short story, “December”, on March 10th, just before I find out whether it got me to the final round of the NYCMidnight Short Story Contest.
- a post on why Caprica (specifically the Tauron storylines) have struck such a chord with me
- a post inspired by Geek Girl Diva (and a discussion she fostered over on her blog)
Until then…keep up with me more regularly on Twitter and Facebook. Later, kids!
I love the back of this dress. I have been looking for dresses that have this type of detailing on the back. The back of a dress is very important. Especially for a wedding when so many people will be watching you from behind. The touch of color, the beautiful fabric, the leaves. It is great!
I would love to add some visual interest such as a series of flowers in my hair for a bold statement. One flower is beautiful but three makes an impact. The gown delicately mimics the placement of the flowers. Very chic, very tropical, very cool…
Image from Brides.com
Check out more bohemian wedding dresses from Youlin New York on Brides.com.
Favorite colors EVER! Kayla and Ben’s wedding ceremony at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, was beautiful. Their reception at The Colony on Palm Beach — AMAZING!
There’s so much that’s happened recently. It’d be impossible to do it all justice…but here are some highlights!
