Woke up at the usual time (6:30). Eriko made breakfast while I continued to read ‘Gone with the Wind’. Only tens of pages left. We walked to work, leaving the house about 7:40. Work was busy. I went out to coffee with my boss’ boss, and we talked about the future. Barely believable possibilities. Went home for lunch. Went home for dinner, arriving before 6. Eriko had dinner ready. I had some wine with dinner and read my book instead of the usual 7 o’clock Seinfeld. 1024 pages later, Rhett finally said “My dear, I don’t give a damn.” Eriko received a surprise phone call from her friend in Japan, so I busied myself at our desk. We went jogging around 8, for about 30 minutes. Then we ate some mint-chocolate chip ice cream. She made my lunch for tomorrow (today) while I paid bills/forecasted finances on the computer. Seinfeld at 10. Eriko showered, then I showered, then it was time for bed.

Finally.

Suprisingly, Eriko did not let me cook breakfast for her or take her out to lunch. She did let me schedule a 1.5 hr massage (a surprise to her), take her out to dinner, and to watch Annie. Annie was great; it was amazing to see girls aged 11 with so much talent.

“We were not sent into this world to do anything into which we cannot put our hearts.”

“If you want more pomp and circumstance, I can do it, otherwise I can just ask you the questions."
“Just the questions."
“Eriko, do you take Nick to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
“What?"
“Do you want him to be your husband?"
“hai. Yes."
“Nick, do you take Eriko to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
(pause as groom looks over the bride)
“Yes, I do."
“By the power vested in me by the State of Washington, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
(smooch)