Okay, how perfect is that picture?
So, apparently some people (cough-cough-younger-brother-Joe-cough-cough) feel that I should feel upset that my sister is younger than me but is getting married first. I think he is hoping for something ridiculous that would parallel the story-line to Taming of the Shrew.
I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but I don't feel bitter at all.
First of all, she is not that much younger than me. There are about four years between us.
Statistically speaking, it's inevitable. Jenny (oh, and she is only going by Jennifer these days, but I CAN NOT call her that) has always dated a lot. I never have. Jenny lives in a Mormon mecca of dating, courtship and marriage with plenty of opportunity to date. I live in a much cooler east coast town where local society doesn't put intense pressure on me to define myself worth by my marital status. (whoa, I did almost veer into bitter rant territory... focus...)
So since she is more inclined to date and has a mind boggling amount of people available for dating, it doesn't surprise me that she is getting married first.
If anything, a part of me feels relieved. Growing up I was always referred to as "the test child". This time, she can be the "Wedding Test Child".
But more importantly, I adore her and I really like Drew and I am terrifically excited and happy for them and would never want to turn any part of her wedding into something that I could complain about.
So there haters.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Not bitter (seriously!!)
Okay, how perfect is that picture?
So, apparently some people (cough-cough-younger-brother-Joe-cough-cough) feel that I should feel upset that my sister is younger than me but is getting married first. I think he is hoping for something ridiculous that would parallel the story-line to Taming of the Shrew.
I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but I don't feel bitter at all.
First of all, she is not that much younger than me. There are about four years between us.
Statistically speaking, it's inevitable. Jenny (oh, and she is only going by Jennifer these days, but I CAN NOT call her that) has always dated a lot. I never have. Jenny lives in a Mormon mecca of dating, courtship and marriage with plenty of opportunity to date. I live in a much cooler east coast town where local society doesn't put intense pressure on me to define myself worth by my marital status. (whoa, I did almost veer into bitter rant territory... focus...)
So since she is more inclined to date and has a mind boggling amount of people available for dating, it doesn't surprise me that she is getting married first.
If anything, a part of me feels relieved. Growing up I was always referred to as "the test child". This time, she can be the "Wedding Test Child".
But more importantly, I adore her and I really like Drew and I am terrifically excited and happy for them and would never want to turn any part of her wedding into something that I could complain about.
So there haters.
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i dont get why people do that. why would they expect you to be angry or bitter when your sister is obviously happy and you are happy for her? RIDICULOUS!! i had similar things when i was married and all my friends were getting pregnant. many thought i would be bitter and jealous. not.
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