Everywhere I look around

Prop 8 has been deemed unconstitutional, for the time being. I, for one, believe this to be a good omen, and it has prompted my musings for the day.

Today's theme: Weddings (of all sorts)

Half-full: A celebration of love and life. I certainly enjoy weddings, or perhaps absolutely adore would be more accurate, they seem so full of hope and beauty. Two people coming together and professing their love and commitment; the fact that despite the odds they will promise each other to work through life's ups and downs. Also, who doesn't love an afternoon or evening spent with friends and family, looking spiffed and eating tasty food, particularly cake. Mmm, cake.

Half-empty: Some people take these celebrations a wee-bit too seriously. While I am on board with planning a lovely event, there is no need to spend tens of thousands of dollars and throw fits in the pursuit of perfection. As we all learn, usually at a young age, perfection cannot be achieved and no marriage will be perfect anyway. So, all you brides and grooms can relax, and breathe a sigh of relief, your wedding will be memorable and wonderful because of the person you are marrying, not because of your centerpieces.

Now that we have that out of the way, back to food, which is one of the best parts of weddings and life in general. One of my favorite discoveries this year, which you probably wouldn't serve at a wedding, but could definitely eat tonight . . .

Full: Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches. You may or may not have heard of these, but they are decidedly delicious. I am not sure I can describe how tasty cilantro, cucumbers, shredded carrots, green peppers and onion on crispy, fresh French bread with tofu and mock dock that has been covered in some luscious form of spicy mayonnaise truly is, it might be my favorite sandwich, which is saying a lot for someone who ate peanut butter and jelly everyday for almost an entire year. Find the nearest Vietnamese deli and go get yourself one of these, they are ridiculously cheap and scrumptious.