This was somewhat expected

Monday, July 19th, 2010

This is how I learn family news now, apparently.

Anyway, that’s my baby sister getting engaged. That means the balance has officially tipped and we’re about to about to reach the first time where a majority of my siblings are married.

I’m very happy for her and I actually met this guy a few years ago when I was living in San Francisco. I hope. If she’s engaged to someone else, I’m going to be really embarrassed to have said that. Because right now, all I officially know is what you see in that FaceBook update. That and apparently they’ve decided on December 30 just to make sure I’m stuck spending another shitty New Year’s Eve in Utah even though I live in New York City so I can definitely be there.

Does anyone think flying into NYC on Dec 31 is a bad idea?

ETA: In fairness to my sister, she did send me a text message last night. It could have arrived before the FB message, but I didn’t see it until after I’d written this post and scheduled it to publish in the morning.

Filed under: Mi Familia by Jere Keys

10 Responses to “This was somewhat expected”

  1. Tam, on July 19th, 2010 at 7:37 am Said:

    Congrats to your sister. Enjoy the wedding.

  2. Polt, on July 19th, 2010 at 9:06 am Said:

    Hmm, well at least they’ll be cute Mormon boys in suits. I don’t suppose it’s the same at New Year’s in the Big Apple, but ya gotta look for any and all silver linings.

    HUGS….

    Jere Keys Reply:
    July 19th, 2010 at 9:37 am

    No, no cute Mormon boys in suits. They stay at home and drink nonalcoholic sparking cider. If it’s anything like last year, I’ll spend the new year in my parent’s basement playing video games.

    Jessica Reply:
    July 19th, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    You know you love spending New Years playing Rock Band with Callie.

    Jere Keys Reply:
    July 19th, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    Sure, if she’d stay up for it. But no, apparently midnight it past her bedtime or some nonsense like that.

  3. The Ryan with the Cupcake, on July 19th, 2010 at 11:18 am Said:

    I flew back to California on New Year’s Eve last year because it was significantly cheaper than flying the weekend after New Year’s. It is probably a better day to fly that New Year’s Day or the rest of the weekend, especially if you would prefer to be in New York rather than Utah.

  4. john, on July 19th, 2010 at 5:08 pm Said:

    Congratulations! On the news, not the way you heard it. I must be a total borefest because the thought of spending New Year’s Eve playing video games sounds rather appealing.

  5. Alan, on July 19th, 2010 at 5:44 pm Said:

    Finally – I’ve been waiting to hear from someone who heard engagement news via FaceBook! To be honest, I toyed with the idea of doing the same thing with my engagement just to be a prick, but it was a fleeting moment that thankfully passed! (And I’m not saying your sister is a prick.)

  6. Michelle M., on July 19th, 2010 at 10:17 pm Said:

    Maybe you can use your burgeoning lawyer skills to sway her to change the date…

    Jere Keys Reply:
    July 20th, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I could try, but it would inevitably lead to tears and anger. My sisters and I fundamentally disagree on the notion that the world revolves around my convenience.

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