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Mixed range of emotions and enjoyment yesterday. We got up around 8 as we had to be in the city before noon. Things were great in the morning. We got up, got ready, and headed out to the train station about 10. Got into the city about 11:15 and made it to the wedding dress shop at 11:30. Since it was Mother's Day the place was pretty quiet and they were able to see us early. B tried on four different dresses and found one she really likes. While it wasn't cheap, it was definitely in the realm of being okay. It's a gorgeous dress and with customization and fitting it is about $1300. Compared to what they would be at most places, it's a steal. The entire bodice is covered in Swarovski crystals and I did some searching when we got home and found comparable dresses for $3000 - $5000. So yeah, more than we were hoping but not outrageous for the dress itself. Plus the place was really low key and made B feel really comfortable. She got through the appointment feeling good and not rushed, pushed, or feeling bad about her body. Important stuff.

After we hit the mall and things kind of got frustrating. We mostly went there because we were hungry and they have like the largest food court ever. But the center kiosk people are pushy and rude. She got accosted by one who even touched her hair. It was a bad scene. We got on the train feeling frustrated. Got back home around 3 and saw our friends posted for folks to come on over and hang out. Big mistake. First off, we were the only ones there. Second, they were so drunk already that it made things really awkward. The wife kept repeating herself. I mean like really bad repeating. We ordered pizza and in a 45 minute timeframe she asked him six times if he had ordered the pizza.

Then they made us watch Walking Dead which neither of us really like. I should say I am apathetic to it, where as B flat out dislikes it. But we knew if we tried to say anything it would start an argument. We ended up leaving around 9 but B was pissed off, I was tired, and it just caused the evening to fall flat.

Now she is off to work and I am off to Reno for a week. I wish I wasn't going out of town so her and I could have some time, but it is what it is. I get back Saturday morning. Hopefully it will be a good week.