Because I'm having an un-wedding, I will also be having several un-bridal showers, an un-bachelorette party, and an un-couples shower. Furthermore, a few years down the line, I will have an un-baby shower, and then annually from thenceforth I will have un-birthday parties for my un-children.
Why am I doing this? I am doing this because I like nice things. I like to receive nice things. I would like to register for nice things. And on my peanuts salary, I can't afford to have nice things. Why is it that all of a sudden, someone who is also on my peanuts salary gets to receive, FOR FREE, fancy stuff, all because they're getting married. How about when I get a new apartment? Then can I register for nice stuff? No, because that seems selfish. Who has ever heard of a single person registering for anything? (Other than Carrie Bradshaw -- and that was for nearly this same reason. Except I didn't have a pair of Manolo Blahniks stolen at a party).
But when one gets married, one gets to register for all sorts of nice things that one wants but one may never use.
Because this business of getting married is expensive. And being the single gal, it starts to add up. The presents that I have to put forth are racking up, and yet I get nothing in return. Not that it's all about getting something in return; but, for the last 2 years, the only non-family gifts I've received for birthday or Christmas were from two of my single friends. I find this interesting.
So, friends, look for your invites to my un-wedding in the mail. And I will be registering at Target, Crate and Barrel, and Pottery Barn. And I expect nice things.
2 comments:
I like this.
First, are you for real?
Second, (especially with my sister in the throes) you know I feel you girl.
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