The Luckiest.

I don't get many things right the first time. In fact, I am told that a lot.
Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls brought me here.
& where was I before the day that I first saw your lovely face?
Now I see it everyday, and I know that I am, I am, I am the luckiest.

What if I'd been born 50 years before you in a house on the street where you live?
Maybe I'd be outside as you passed on your bike, would I know?
And in a wide sea of eyes I see one pair that I recognize and I know that I am, I am, I am the luckiest.

I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you.

Next door, there's an old man who lived to his 90's and one day passed away in his sleep.
And his wife, she stayed for a couple of days and passed away.
I'm sorry I know that's a strange way to tell you that I know we belong;
That I know, that I am, I am, I am the luckiest.



I went to a wedding yesterday; a very unique wedding I might add. It took place in the backyard of the brides childhood home, under a tent streamed with white lights next to a glistening swimming pool. The bride walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of the previous song ('The Luckiest', by Ben Folds) wearing a tea-length wedding gown and sparkly silver shoes. My focus, however, was on the groom. The moment she stepped out of the house, he smiled, shifted his gaze, and wiped away a tear. They stood infront of their family and friends and declared their own vows, which in turn made me tear up. They danced their first dance to "I've Just Seen A Face" by the Beatles (Across the Universe version) and served ice cream sundaes and donuts in lieu of cake. Their favors consisted of tiny tree saplings with the message, "do a favor for us and for you." They drove off in a decorated beat up pick up truck (tin cans included) after being pelted in the face with flower petals.

All doubts I've had about going into wedding planning were resolved after that ceremony. I want to be involved in the romance, the love that goes into a wedding. I know it will be tough, but I want to be partially responsible for the smiles on the couples faces. To know that I've made their day worthwhile.

...and since the job of Cupid is taken, I figure this will probably be the next best thing.


Congratulations, Kyle & A.J. I hope the worst day of your future is better than the best day of your past :)