Random Thoughts...

...while watching the wedding video:


1. You were there, and very much aware of everything that was happening. But there is still so much you either missed or can't remember.

2. Taking pictures is tedious and boring. But later, you'll be so happy you did it.

3. Like everything else in life, the night passes too quickly.

4. Watching yourself on video is not fun. It's much more fun watching everyone else.

5. Every person who makes the effort to show up is appreciated. (Although sometimes you don't actually remember that they were there until you see them on video.)

6. It's easier to remember those who wished you mazel tov during the kabbalas panim than those who came during the dancing.

7. If you're feeling uncomfortable while the video camera is focusing on your table, and you pretend to be looking at your phone, you will actually look like you're feeling awkward, and not like you just got a really important text. Just wave and say mazel tov.

8. Those people who take that opportunity to give long speeches to the video camera - no one gets to hear it. We just watch your lips move while we listen to some background music. Just wave and say mazel tov.

9. If someone you love can't be there, even if there are hundreds of other people there and so much going on, you'll notice and miss them.

10. Surprisingly, there is not that much more color on the women's side than on the men's. It's mostly black and white on either side, except for an occasional splash of color, which is probably the out-of-town relative.

11. A wedding is really exciting, but it's only one night. The real fun starts afterwards.

12. There are so many single friends of the kallah, and so many single friends of the chosson. Can't we match them up?

13. None of those single friends of the chosson are good enough for the chosson's sister, apparently.

14. If you spend your night avoiding the camera, you may succeed in not being caught on video, but you miss out on all the fun.

15. It is possible to be so happy and so sad at the same time.

16. Being at your child's wedding is one of the most powerful moments you will ever experience.

17. Sometimes, during your most powerful moment, you will not shed a tear.

18. The men seem to be having a lot more fun than the women.

19. They should really give the chosson a thinner glass to break under the chuppah.

20. I am so, so blessed.