11:27 PM, Wednesday, June 27th 2007:

Wow. Did we just pull that off? I'm still in complete shock. Somehow, everything came together at the last minute, just checked the footage - it looks extraordinary (this high-def camera is unbelieveable) and the sound was perfect considering the ocean behind us. I'm sure I'll have it all edited by this weekend, but I had to write a bit tonight while everything is still fresh.

 

Sunset wedding. Perfect lighting. Perfect sound. All in "has-to-be-seen" high definition. What an incredible investment that camera was - a big thanks to Andrew for telling me about it. Your instant message changed the way I'll remember my wedding day for the rest of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

 

So racing down to the beach beating the sun was a bit intense - but I have to hand it to Reverend Remo (heh) who knew of a restaurant on the beach that was closed down and figured that it would be empty... it was. It couldn't have been more perfect. We were able to set up really quick, get all of our shots - and be on our way to our South African feast before dark.

Ahh yes, in case we didn't mention it - Donna thought it'd be nice to bring a bit of her home to us since none of her family could make it out. She cooked for two days an incredible amount of food. I'm horrible at describing food, to me it was just fugging amazing, but it was a lamb stew type thingee over this cornmeal stuff they call "pap" in South Africa. Ridiculously good, ridiculously filling - and we ate on pillows on the floor which certainly allowed for better access to passing out after dinner. It was a wonderful little reception...

...of course that was after the wedding that as mentioned before - was just perfect. There's something to be said for being simple and allowing the day to dictate a bit of the outcome. Granted, that's easy when there's so few people attending, but it was just so fun to run around on the beach trying to figure out what to do next. It was like making a short film and everyone was just doing their part to make it turn out right.

It wasn't too far into it however, that both Donna and I started to lose it. All I can say is... we just love each other so much that we can barely contain it most of the time. It's that boring gushy stuff I try not to fill "The Journey" with but is so present if you spend any time with us. I simply could not love her more.

I mean look at her... what is she doing marrying me. Ha. I'm starting to cry in that picture, and there she is just... breathtaking.

 

:-)

 

Happiness is wonderful.

There was this overwhelming feeling of "WE MADE IT" during the ceremony for us. It was really the one moment we needed in our relationship to make everything else fall into place. I know it sounds funny, but for over-analytical, hyper-intelligent people... you can pretty much talk your way into and out of anything. This stops that. It's like having too many things on a menu and the waitress coming back and saying - all we have is steak which is what you really wanted all along. For some people, that's the greatest moment of their lives. LOL. They don't have to battle every, friggin', angle before making a choice. And now that we've made our choice - as I mentioned in the announcement entry - this enormous weight was lifted off our shoulders and the happiness just flowed...

...and then suddenly - it becomes that storybook fairy tale you thought you lost. You remember the moments in New York with a certain selective affinity that the human brain revels in. It's a wonderful form of therapy that even the stark reality of a negative journey entry can't take away. Yes, I know the truth, but I also know my heart. And my heart is madly in love with Donna. It's really amazing how different I seem to be around her in front of my friends and family than I ever was with anyone else. Surreal when I think about it. I just love her to death and am sooooooooooo proud we got here.

Let me also thank Jessica with every part of my being for allowing this to come full circle. I think she cried more than anyone as she knew in her heart that without a doubt, we made the right choice. We've always wanted what was best for each other and seeing each other happy is just the greatest gift we could have given each other. Man, just looking at that picture and thinking of how much is chronicled in this journey is mind-boggling.

While we're thankin' people - Remo, you rock. From my house, to my job in '03 to this - you've helped out tremendously...and play a mean set of skins to boot. You're a great friend, man.

 

And Paddy - thank you so much for that kick-ass microphone, and sharing the moment with us. Without your help the video would've been a disaster - and several people all around the world are quite grateful for being able to actually hear the wedding...

...except for those who actually attended it. LOL. Yes in a quintessential LA wedding - every reaction shot was completely fake and no one could hear anything. Observant observers will notice the disappearing glasses on Remo for his "fake" shot. Oh and as can be expected in a situation like this - I couldn't help but make fun of myself and my situation. I did two little 30 second bits poking fun at my past, and thank you to everyone for playing along.

And an overwhelming thank you to Donna. Baby, I know this has been life-changing for you. You have had so much to work through to get to this moment and I can't thank you enough for fighting through it. I have to leave you with my vows as they're everything I feel...

Love,

 

Adam