The reception party

Allie and Jim's day was perfect. The reception was the most fun, elegant, expensive, delicious, high-class party I have attended. The mingling was exceptional. I had a few memorable, deep or funny conversations. I didn't meet many new people.. except those whom I couldn't escape, but the old friends were a delight to talk to. I had a few glasses of white wine, i tasted the cassis, the gin and tonic and I had a full glass of lemon-drop, and a glass of sampanie. It may sound like much, but it was all spread through the evening, with appetizers and the delicious dinner. I loved talking with Peri about life and family, and circumstances and I just love and admire her greatly. One would be honored to have her as a friend. I talked with Bernard about traveling and the trips he took to Israel and Turkey and Greece, and the groups of people he "shepherd' there, all the way from PBC:) I talked with Daniel over dinner about the transcultural experience and it was so fun to be on the same page with someone that understands the little things that impact an european living in the states. He is funny and genuine in his conversations. I am so happy I sat next to him at the dinner table. Together with Conrad we had a few more fun conversations with people, about dating and fast courtship, and the tale of our love and marriage. I remember way to clear everything I said or was said to me... even though the music was loud at times and the delicious liquor. It was a delight to see Allie happy and everybody enjoying the fancy dinner at the extremely elegant french restaurant. I even got to converse in romanian with one of the waiters, and in french with the owner of the restaurant. What a delightful evening! What a treat!