That was our mantra in Yankton. I just kept randomly yelling "Fuggin it up!" (The phrase is stolen from this website.) That and for some reason we all kept putting the word "bitches" after everything. As in "We're going to the Fryn' Pan, bitches!" or my favorite, the back of Emily and Eric's car said "Just Married, Bitches!" Good Times.

Emily and Eric were the picture of happiness. They both looked amazing at the wedding but Emily was out of a movie or something. She was wearing a dress that was literally made for her, had an amazing vintage-y necklace on, cascading curls and a trail of Coco Chanel hovered around her all night. I kept trying to think of words to describe her: magical and ethereal were good ones. Emily buzzed around making sure everyone was happy per usual and Eric was relaxed and happy as I would be too after having married a lovely girl and staying in town where beer is $1. Yes, $1. Can you even buy a candy bar for a dollar? It's like the town is frozen in time. It's a sweet town, really. Lovely manicured lawns. A gorgeous old college turned into a prison. A bowling alley called "Sh Booms". (I LOVE that)There really wasn't anything not to like but I still felt a little like I was suffocating. I just don't think I'm a small town girl. I kept thinking of things that I might need or want and would have a mini anxiety attack that they didn't have them RIGHT there. Sushi? An independent theater? A GAP? Cute little Yankton just got their first Starbucks in the HyVee this year. Hoorah!

I'd like to mention the Fryn' Pan since we ate there almost every day. And no, I'm not spelling it wrong. On the sign it said "Fryn' Pan"...Did they know it should have been "Fryin' Pan?" I'll never know. I'm sure it will eat at me forever.

We stayed at The Broadway Inn  which was a throwback to the 50s. (aw, I just realized they have a website. Aw.) Drive up motels always make me think of the 50s. The wedding TOOK OVER that hotel and I'm sure Yankton is still wondering what hit them. I'd love to see how much money we dumped into that town in one weekend. I told Peter next time I'm feeling ugly I'm going to go to Yankton because apparently there I am a super model. It was lovely to have tired sweaty local men just having a beer after work STOP what they are doing to see my tipsy ass teeter by on her way to the bathroom. Eee! That's always fun. I don't care who you are.

I had a blast. A drunken, sleepless, slurry blast. No, I'm not supposed to be drinking and yes, I did drink. I also sang karaoke for the first time! Woo hoo! There was karaoke at "The Chateau", the bar at the Broadway Inn on Friday night. We all Fugged it Up. I sang "Islands in the Stream" with Claire's hubby, Brandon Moynihan, who is a total pro. Then I sang "Magic" by Olivia Newton John from the Xanadu soundtrack. Me, Claire, Bec and Vandy sang "I want it that way" too later...WAY later and I recall being a total microphone hog and not in a cute way. It got ugly that night. UGLY. Tequila anyone? Oi. Becca didn't flash her boobs that night though. That was on Saturday night. HA.

The whole time was insane and I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard. To all of my people, and you know who you are, I miss you terribly and thank you for making me laugh. Congrats to the ELKs!