otoolelee2004 (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} otoolelee2004) wrote,@ 2004-06-06 02:41:00 |
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Brandon Chimes in
I'll start off small, with a little note about my "second-to-last-night-as-a-single-man" party. I had a great time. I was a little nervous at first since I knew it was going to me me and a few close friends and then family, both new and old. The family part had me worried because I wanted it to be fun and entertaining for everyone, but I had only met some of these guys once before...some not at all, and I wasn't sure how the two groups would get along. However, as soon as all of the women were gone (and I say that with a straight face since Rachel is like a slightly more level-headed version of Daniel and Teana is and has always been one of my boys)everyone started drinking, some faster than other, and within minutes it was just a group of loud, laughing people. I also enjoyed the fact that I only lost $1.50 at poker. Kenny ended up robbing my buddies Teana and Adam blind, and I think Dave got away with some cash as well. To tell the truth it was over way too soon for me. All of the men left a little later than they planned and my Dad went to the bedroom and passed out right after. Then it was just me and my bro and a small group of friends hanging out and talking and it kind of felt like being back in college again. The funny thing is that Erin was always a part of my group of friends. I admit that she only really hung out with Teana once back in the day, but when Daniel is around it always feels wierd without Erin there too. The three of us were a very real unit back in Stillwater, and while Erin and I both have fun with Daniel alone the group dynamic really kicks in when the three of us are together and that's when the best fun happens. I respect the rules of the bachelor party and all of that, and I had a really, REALLY great time, but I never forgot that my best friend of all was not present.
Also, as a side note, I pretty much gave up drinking after that night. I had been holding out for the party because I know that you have to drink on that night, but I think that from now on I am sticking to a one drink maximum. In part it is because I am no good at drinking and it is also to protect myself in the future. Erin has told me horror stories about people who have married into the O'Toole side trying to keep up with the family and failing miserably. Heck, I can't even begin to keep up with Erin, so I never want to find myself trying to hold my own with her family. After the wedding, though, I think I could keep up with Tanya and Kim.
I'll start off small, with a little note about my "second-to-last-night-as-a-single-man" party. I had a great time. I was a little nervous at first since I knew it was going to me me and a few close friends and then family, both new and old. The family part had me worried because I wanted it to be fun and entertaining for everyone, but I had only met some of these guys once before...some not at all, and I wasn't sure how the two groups would get along. However, as soon as all of the women were gone (and I say that with a straight face since Rachel is like a slightly more level-headed version of Daniel and Teana is and has always been one of my boys)everyone started drinking, some faster than other, and within minutes it was just a group of loud, laughing people. I also enjoyed the fact that I only lost $1.50 at poker. Kenny ended up robbing my buddies Teana and Adam blind, and I think Dave got away with some cash as well. To tell the truth it was over way too soon for me. All of the men left a little later than they planned and my Dad went to the bedroom and passed out right after. Then it was just me and my bro and a small group of friends hanging out and talking and it kind of felt like being back in college again. The funny thing is that Erin was always a part of my group of friends. I admit that she only really hung out with Teana once back in the day, but when Daniel is around it always feels wierd without Erin there too. The three of us were a very real unit back in Stillwater, and while Erin and I both have fun with Daniel alone the group dynamic really kicks in when the three of us are together and that's when the best fun happens. I respect the rules of the bachelor party and all of that, and I had a really, REALLY great time, but I never forgot that my best friend of all was not present.
Also, as a side note, I pretty much gave up drinking after that night. I had been holding out for the party because I know that you have to drink on that night, but I think that from now on I am sticking to a one drink maximum. In part it is because I am no good at drinking and it is also to protect myself in the future. Erin has told me horror stories about people who have married into the O'Toole side trying to keep up with the family and failing miserably. Heck, I can't even begin to keep up with Erin, so I never want to find myself trying to hold my own with her family. After the wedding, though, I think I could keep up with Tanya and Kim.
