I didn’t do everything I wanted to do while I was in Atlanta, allow me to say that off top.

So where did I leave off….I guess Wednesday is a good place to pick up.

On Wednesday I had to meet up with Rashard for the tuxedo fitting and all that jazz. He came and scooped me up and we first went to his house for a second. I saw his mom and talked to her and showed Rashard and Eric my website and some Strongbad stuff.

We went to his apartment and Tomieka was there so I got to see her for a second. She left and then the tuxedo lady came and I tried on my tux. As I expected, the arms on my jacket were too short. I have weird arms when it comes to suit jackets. I always have to get the sleeves let out.

At any rate, nothing significant happened other than me and Rashard’s brother Eric (the best man) walking to Mickey D’s and talking a bit. Eric’s a good guy, wise beyond his years. Oh and I saw my boy Whitehead, who I hadn’t seen in a pretty long time.

Thursday was a day of rest for me. I studied a bit and that was all.

Friday was a LONG day. It started early in the morning as Nina and I went to pick up my dad for breakfast. As always it was good to see him and talk to him. He was in good spirits and all. We went to Waffle King and I had an omelette.

After we dropped dad back off I tried to go to the AUC to see my mentor but Morehouse security was tripping about parking so we just turned right back around. I headed back home and then Rashard and Tomieka came through with a big Escalade that they had rented for the occassion.

We ran a few errands. He had to get some invitations out and such. We went to his house again and I talked to his dad for awhile, then Rashard cut my hair. After he cut his own hair we headed out and eventually made it to the church for the rehersal.

Ya’ll I have problems walking. Like for real, something as simple as escorting a bridesmaid down the aisle, turning and shaking Rashard’s hand, and then getting in place shouldn’t have been so difficult. I was rushing it to be honest. I hate slow walks down the aisle.

At any rate, after the rehersal we had dinner at Rashard’s place. I got a chance to catch up with my friend Nature who was one of the bridesmaids and Whitehead. I also played a couple of Rashard’s cousins in Madden (I beat Theirry and Shaun, but Drew had returned a TD for an interception then it was time to leave). Nile met us at the house and then we headed out.

We went to Rashard’s house before heading out on the town. We had fun.

We got in late, but I woke up early enough on Saturday. I rode with Nature to the wedding (we made a couple of unsuccessful stops first to try and get some things for her digital camera). We had to do some setting up beforehand.

The wedding started a little late, but once it got going, the service itself went by fairly quickily……but then we had to take pictures.

Man, the photographer tried to take over the show. Dude was crazy as hell and he almost said the wrong thing to the wrong people. He seriously had some personality issues. But after a little agony we eventually made our way to the reception.

The Bridal Party was introduced and what not and then we sat at the long table in the back. We got served food which was pretty cool. I talked with the bridesmaids, and then I caught up with some people I hadn’t seen in a while.

In particular I was happy to see an old friend Kevin. Back in the day the crew used to be Kevin and Rashard and then me and Nile. We were seperate, but occassionally we’d all kick it together. I’ve known Kevin as long as I’ve known Rashard, but in high school Kevin kind of left the scene. He seemed like he was doing pretty well for himself though, I was glad to have seen him, even if we didn’t get to talk long.

I had my girl Lyndsey taking pictures for me. She did a really good job, and at some point when I’m less tired I will post them in a gallery. I wish I had gotten a picture of her, because she was looking really nice. I was also surprised to see our friend Kim. Lyndsey had told me that she wasn’t going to be able to make it into town, but I look up at the reception and there she is!

I also got a chance to talk to Nacosta, Toni, Tiffany, Davon, and Santresa from high school. And of course Nile and Maurice showed up as well. I cracked a few jokes at their expense when they tried to weasel out of catching the garter (we all successfully avoided it twice).

After everyone left I helped to straighten things back to the way it was when we arrived and then I headed home, exhausted.

I got a bit of rest and then I cleaned up the TV room because Nina and I had invited some people over to watch the fight.

A few of Nina’s friends showed up as well as Nile, Mike, Nard, Reggie, Lyndsey, and Kim. My cousin, his girl, and one of their friends also came by. We enjoyed the fight. Then I made a foolish bet with Nile in Madden (I basically gave away $20 that I didn’t have). I was actually winning for most of the first half. Then he had a big lead, but I came back and was driving to win, but I got sacked as time ran out. I surprised him, as he usually skunks me (beats me by 21 points for those who don’t know Madden lingo). As we headed out to IHOP, Nile dropped a beer bottle which shattered on the floor and delayed us for a second.

Lyndsey, Kim, Mike, Nard, and I all headed to the IHOP at Greenbriar. We had fun talking and what not. I rode home with Lyndsey and Kim and went straight to sleep after mopping up the remainder of Nile’s beer.

Sunday I basically watched football. I wanted to head out and see some people (like the Diva among others) but my allergies weren’t allowing it.

I didn’t sleep last night at all and Rashidah ended up picking me up at about 6 in the morning. We got to Nashville at about 10 and I’ve been napping on and off between visits from a few people.

Pictures will be posted when I can! I’m tired. I probably won’t make it through Monday Night Football.