Weekend/Wedding Shenanigans

Friday:

Governor Christie came to speak at the college where I work. And he gave us a grant for $7.25M so that all the students and "additional scholars around the state can access powerful software licensed by NASA, Boeing and other technology-based organizations over the Internet." This software is three-dimensional imaging software for design and simulations. The funds are also supposed to be used to upgrade all the computers with fiber optic cables, and include a cloud system for "high-tech instruction, such as voice and video conferencing." He also gave a "Homecoming"-esque speech for the students which was pretty cool. 

Friday night I met the lovely bloggers Leslie and Athena! 

Athena came in from Phoenix, and Leslie lives in Brooklyn- it was so cool to finally meet them after following along with them for so long!

Athena and I!

Saturday:

Up early to head to my friend's wedding in Virginia! Though it took 8 hours (via 3 buses) to get there, it was definitely worth it! I met some new people, and reconnected with some old friends- oh and ya know, watched two of the coolest, loveliest people I know get married!

Proof of travel: Decoding the DC Metro 

[I actually had to ask the transit guy for help. I couldn't figure out how to get a fare card. I was that tourist idiot I'm always making fun of in my head *hangs head in shame*]

I was actually only a little bit late. The issue was that some of the buses were late/ running slow. And then I can't dress myself in a sari, so I wandered around my hotel a little bit looking for an Auntie (Aunt) to help me. I thought it would be embarrassing to have a stranger completely random older Indian woman help me, but it wasn't, and in fact she knew my BB since kindergarten, and was more than happy to help me! So I only missed the groom walking in, and I got there right before the...

Wedding ceremonies!

There were two- a traditional Hindu one (below) and a non-traditional Muslim one, in which I thought the officiant talked more about himself than God or the couple, but whatevs- still a beautiful ceremony.

Wedding dances!

The beautiful bride and me!

The always pretty BB and me!

Sunday: 

Sunday was a day of recovery. I took the bus back, got home around 7 or 8, and just vegged out.

Though the weekend was fun, I'm also kind of happy this is the last wedding for the year for me... I think! Weddings have become a bit emotional for me recently, and by the time they're over I'm completely drained. Hopefully time will make this easier, but for now, I'm happy for a little break!

How was your weekend?