Urban Girl Almanac: Emily the Offender

I’m having a Larry David kind of week…I keep unintentionally offending people. So far: friends who think I am mad at them because I’ve been out of touch, role playing gamers, several people related to the wedding, the Hispanic community and likely a few more.

I can’t wait for post-wedding-planning life when I can put my head on straight and get back to being Emily the Benevolent (you must read this list of monarch nicknames). Here’s what I learned this week:

• Is root beer the same flavor as black licorice? I think it might be.
• Backpacking rocks.
• I love vintage medical buildings; even more if I am dressed appropriately.
• We finally caught our obnoxious neighbor being obnoxious on video. Either this will help resolve the issue or it will make it much, much worse. Stay tuned.
• Having a day-of wedding coordinator reduces one’s stress level.
• I love the wording on our wedding programs.
• Sadly, I’m not that impressed with the Blurb guest book I ordered. The photo printing quality is low.
• Fresh blueberries are the best snack.
• Red shoes are an easy way to be happy.
• I should wear my hair down more often.
• These new jeans are working out well.
• Rob is as amazing and wonderful as ever. It will be 7 years tomorrow since we first met. He is my dearest friend and my magnetic north.
• This week’s San Francisco art is from chantaldefelice on Etsy. It is a print of a drawing made on pressboard, which is somehow exactly perfect for this patchwork city.

Rob is away again for another friend’s bachelor party. So my weekend will largely be consuming with the bridal shower on Saturday. Aside from that, I hope to finish most of the lingering wedding planning and get lots of sleep. Have a great weekend!