Step 21: Be in Another Wedding!

One of the awesome things that I did during my writing hiatus that took place the past couple of weeks was celebrating the union of another dear friend.

I've known and ran with the bride since we were in eighth grade, but it wasn't until senior year of high school that we really started to connect. Our friendship truly blossomed  when we signed on for the first ever cross country team of our college, and since then we've pushed through some ruff races together. (And when I say together, I mean she was way ahead of me 'cause she's an amazing runner, but I always supported her and she always supported me.)

Well her she is, speeding towards the finish line of the single's race and about the enter the duathlon when things start to get rough (what good race doesn't have that "oh crap" moment?). It had started to storm, which in and of itself was a bit frustrating because the wedding was supposed to be outside, but they had a lovely banquet hall set up inside where the ceremony could take place, so we all were able to breath a little easier. The real tester, the moment where we all hit the wall and struggled, was when the power went out.

But this bride is a two-time USCAA National champ (not to mention second placer the two years before that), and her man's nothing to sneeze at in the running world either. They weren't going to let electricity beat them in their greatest race yet. So they crossed that beautiful naturally and candle lit finish/start line. They won their singles races and took the lead in the duathlon. And the bridesmaids and groomsmens and the families and friends all cheered as they sped past us.

So my question to you: Which side of the cake pictured below do you think I took a huge bite out of? :D
And my challenge to you: When you get married, if things don't go the way you planned, take it in strides and remember that you're not holding this ceremony to show off your decorating and planning skills - you're doing it because of the love that you share with your partner.

<3 Congratulations, you crazy squirrels! <3