It's About Time

Val and Kellen are getting hitched!
photo: Yardhouse Long Beach 12.26.08

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I've known Valarie since the 7th grade. She was in every one of my classes, from Art with the mean old man to History with Ms. Sanders. I really can't remember how we became friends but we did and she is one of the few people who I can say I've known more than half of my life and still keep in touch with.

On January 2, 2009, her and Kellen are going to tie the knot. They have been together for more years than I can remember. None of us will be able to attend her wedding (I know, we suck) but she knows we will be there in spirit. I'm happy for them. We all are. I won't say "best wishes" because we don't talk to each other that way. I won't say "congratulations" because you're not supposed to say that when someone gets married, right? All I will say is FINALLY.

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.

- Germaine Greer