We emerged from the pandemic with a new lust for doing stuff. May was a super busy month. The family organiser was jam-packed with events. While I was accepting every invitation, something in the back of my mind told me that I was taking on too much....
The RSVP for my cousin's wedding was sent pronto. As the big day drew closer, it occurred to me that I hadn't attended a fancy event in a very long time. The best piece of advice I can give you is to hold a dress rehearsal a few weeks in advance. Knowing that I could fit into my intended dress helped to reduce the anxiety I was feeling. There were SO many things I knew I had put somewhere but could not quite remember where. I made a list of these things. It wasn't uncommon for me to find something I had left off the list while searching for something else on the list.
This one is MS specific- do not give yourself too much to do on the day. I hadn't been doing a lot for a long time and I forgot how tired I get. My 9 am hairdressers’ appointment absolutely flew and I found myself with half an hour to get changed. This culminated in a desperate search for a safety pin.
We set off (after turning the house upside down) with no safety pin. I was navigating and only typed the venue into Google Maps as we were leaving the house. I felt a bit sick at the thought of getting lost. Why didn't I look at the route in advance?!
We made it on time and had a wonderful day. My husband drove home, and it was super nice to know that we could leave when we wanted. I needed a bit of help at the buffet and even wore heels in the church! Another thing I had forgotten is to locate the bathroom before there is an emergency.
The wedding was amazing. The bride and groom are so in love! I was really happy that I can do stuff outside the house again. I never found that safety pin though!
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