I have gotten so used to attending weddings the past years. Who wouldn't if you received wedding invitations from friends left and right? I appreciated it since it only meant I held some degree of importance to them because they all wanted me to witness their union. But usually, I am only an attendee to weddings which means what I do is just observe, eat and mingle. Given that, it follows that I don't have much experience when it comes to playing roles during wedding ceremonies.Believe me when I say that I've been a bridesmaid only once, during my bestfriend's wedding and it was hilarious and slightly embarrassing --my act not the wedding ceremony itself. Imagine me getting reprimanded by the officiating priest himself just because he thought I didn't pin the veil to the bride good enough. Funny, right?
That's why I felt the jitter when a good friend from Cebu recently got me as one of her bridesmaids in her forthcoming wedding in September. I freely accepted and thought it was an honor but at the back of my mind, I had this uneasiness only associated with auditions and practical exams. Maybe that had something to do with my "bridesmaid experience" years ago. Fortunately, I got over it quicker than I thought. My girl power attitude prevailed.
Now, my only worry is how to lose the pounds I gained from undisciplined eating as I'm starting to feel the pressure to slim down just so I would fit in the gown. Good luck to me.
P.S. I'm excited to attend the Pond's event tonight. Hope that this time, I'll be able to meet (and actually start a conversation) with more bloggers. :)
