Welcome to the gates of literary hell

Having just completed back to back weekends of weddings, I have love on the brain.  On the weekend of the 26th, I went to my cousins wedding in Maryland.  It was a nice Iranian ceremony (too soon New York?).  The reception was held in a mansion.  The food was great and the whole affair was fantastic.  I missed a good amount of the NFL draft to attend.  Those of you who know me know that that is a huge sacrifice in and of its self.  This weekend I attended my best friends wedding.  Not the Julia Roberts movie.  My friend Mario had his wedding yesterday.  I was the best man, which is a title that I feel suits me well.  It was sort of strange to be attending his wedding.  He has been my closest friend for almost 8 years and standing next to him while he got married put things into perspective.  We've both changed a lot since we first became friends.  While things may change in our lives, I realized that we'll always be there for one another no matter what.  I was honored to stand by him on one of the most important days of his life.  I hope our friendship continues during the years and changes to come.