Wedding is a scary term for many young Chinese. It means a lot of unreasonable customs to follow, a lot of money spent, and a lot of interpersonal conflicts to handle. I have done and been through much of these with only a week left to the real day. And I have learnt many things:
1. He who said he wants things to be simple is not simple.
2. The most unreasonable is also the most domineering.
3. In assimilating two family cultures, the one with the most ancestry quotations triumph.
4. He who said things are cheap spent the most.
5. He who said nothing is not happy.
6. He who care about you has nothing to ask for, and probably said little, and will be there when first ask.
7. Best friends said they will be there, and if you need help.
8. Acquaintances said they need to check.
9. Good acquaintances said congrats, but they still have to check.
10. Bad acquaintances said they will be coming, then you hear no more.
11. Good relatives said congrats and looks happy for you.
12. Normal relatives ask where it is, what food it is, and if you have done this and that, but is not going to help you do it.
13. Bad relatives ask if you are going to get married at the void deck and if you are giving thousand of dollars, and doing acrobats on the wedding day.
14. Everyone has wedding fantasies, not just the bride.
15. If you ask everyone about their fantasies, you will be overwhlemed now, if you don't ask, you will be overwhelmed later.
One week left. My Emcee has to overshoot his stay in the states and I found another good friend to help me out. All my best friends are going to be my brothers. The tables looked all filled for now but there are still constant dropouts due to work commitments. I have asked my Big Aunt to help my mom out as she looks lost. The food is looking good, wine and flowers have been booked, and photos are ready. I wish that next Tues come quickly so that I get my life back.
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