Another Marriage Pact

The other day my friend, Steve, (an AIESEC Colorado alumni) proposed that we make a marriage pact. If we're not married by age 30, we'll marry each other. He told me that the only way he'll ever get a girl to marry him will be to trick her into it! :) Now, as much as I adore Steve, (and he would be a GREAT catch) I'm not so sure that 30 is a good cut-off point. I know loads of people who are 30+ and not married. I'll admit, I'm a girl, and I therefore wouldn't mind a happy ending to the perilous trials of dating one day, but do I really need a deadline?!!! 30 is only 5 years away! I can't even locate someone to date within the same state and I live in the biggest city in the U.S.! Lately it does seems like EVERYONE is getting married. In truth, I still know more who are single than married, but even one or two people getting hitched is generally enough to start freaking me out. I have more weddings lined up this year than I have vacation time to accomodate! I guess I'm just at that age... Scary.

Now I know that Steve's Marriage Pact is definitely a joke, but I bet it's not uncommon for people to have a Plan B. Anyone else out there got a back-up plan? Do we really need marriage to find happiness?

My Sister's Bachelorette Party

My Sister's Bachelorette Party
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

This is the after-hours photo of my sister and me, dolled up for the big bachelorette party. We managed to do a little salsa dancing, a little club dancing, a few bar brawls, and a LOT of drinking. We also made good friends with our cab driver, Harry.

My Sister's Bridal Shower

My Sister's Bridal Shower
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

My sister's bridal shower was a great success! We flew out to P-Town for the occasion and about 20 ladies came. I was a little nervous about pulling it off. These maid-of-honor duties are serious! This photo is of women of the Okawa family: my ma, my sis, and me.

Steve and Me

Steve and Me
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

Running into Steve (a college from from the dorms) at 2am at a pizza joint in San Francisco was humorous. Having him, Zach, and Tommy (all college mates) rally up for a late night party at Maia's friend's house was even better! I'm proud to say that the Coloradans were the last ones standing, playing beer pong in the back yard with a blow-up doll named Hazel. Good times.

Aaron and Paola

Aaron and Paola
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

Having Paola in Cali the same week was a special treat! As usual, she was the Panchanguera, full of energy and life! Aaron was forced to party with us both all week, which I think was the best remedy for his workaholic habits.

Kristie and Kevin

Kristie and Kevin
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

It was great to see Kristie again and to meet her new beau, Kevin (who happens to be from Boulder). They're out in NYC this week so hopefully we'll get to reunite again for a little Colorado ruckus.

Da Ho's

Da Ho's
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

I never got to properly post any pictures from my trip to California in February. But better late than never, right? Maia, my best friend who lived with me in Ghana, is on the left, Gina, the sexy lesbian is in the middle, and who's that hot mama on the right? :)

The Princess

The Princess
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

This is Hanna, pre-bachelorette debauchery. She's our little princess.

Hanna's Last Single Parade in NYC

My dear Hanna...

On Saturday...
We dressed you in a tiara, a veil, a Bachelorette To-Do List t-shirt, and a red feather boa.
You danced in the street, on a bar, and with a midget.
You were serenaded with a saxophone, and Brown-Eyed Girl and Love Shack karaoke.
We photographed you with firemen, drag queens, and a shirtless man.
We drank from shot glasses, from pint glasses, and from giant bowls with 10 straws.
We traveled from Tenement, to Palomar, to One and One, to Lucky Cheng's, and closed it down at Coyote Ugly at 4am.

We love you so very dearly and can't wait to go to your wedding! Digidy lies. You're going to have BEAUTIFUL children! Congratulations and best wishes!!!

Love,
Your Girls

Bachelorette Party Countdown!

Bachelorette Party Countdown!
Originally uploaded by jillokawa.

Only 3 more days until Hanna, the Bride-to-Be, lands in NYC! Missy and Simi are coming to town to help us celebrate Hanna's last weekend of debauchery in New York. Jen and I have done a lot of planning (or should I say, conspiring) and can promise that it will be a wild weekend of mischief, girlfriends, and PARTYING! I can't wait!

Music of the Week

Sergio Mendes' Timeless Album
John Legend's Get Lifted Album

Left my iPod Mini on the flight back from Chicago, so I broke down and bought the 30 GB. These two albums have singlehandedly kept me sane this week. I highly recommend them.