Dear Blog,

So the first day back from a 4-day weekend is always the hardest. Plus, I have like 2 new people to orientate and I am having vivid flashbacks to my long lost days as a high school link leader. On Friday Paul and I flew to Sandusky Ohio for Phil and Leena's Indian/Presbyterian wedding - pretty crazy if you ask me, but beautiful nonetheless. Leena was beautiful and Phil is just the best guy in the world and Leena is very lucky to have him. It was a 3-day extravaganza. On Friday there was a BBQ at Leena's parents house and then that the night, the Sangheet(probably didn't spell that right) with Indian food and then, of all things, karaoke. Saturday morning was the Mendhi party with all the girls and then Leena's family (the aunties) adorned her with golden bangles(a giving away of the bride to the grooms family). I got my Mendhi on, a small motif on my left palm. That evening was the rehearsal and then the rehearsal dinner which was larger than some weddings I've been to. They played this really cut "so you want to be married" trivia game and it was hilarious - Phil's parents are great. The next day was the wedding, and Phil even came in on white horse. The reception was wonderful and the party seemed to go on well into the morning, even after everyone made it back to the hotel. I flew back last night and was pretty exhausting. I am a little jealous of Phil and Leena b/c they were flying to Neece(probably didn't spell that right either) - but after all, it is they're honeymoon. Ok, well wish me luck blog - I could use all the luck you've got to get me through this week.

Love,
Kate
xoxo