Mine is Envy

Last night I went to a groomsmen/bridesmaid party in Denton. I was told that the party was going to be at a mansion, but the word mansion is tossed around so much these days that I figured it would probably be an over-sized box layered with lots of brick and maybe a larger-than-normal sized lot topped off with a sprinkle of landscaping - boy was I wrong.

The house was set back into a cul-de-sac. It wasn't just a large edifice that jutted upward to the heavens, but rather a long sprawling home that looked warm and inviting. It had one of those cool archways that you have to drive through to get to the garage where the house is attached to another mini-house that sometimes serves as a guest bedroom.

Gigantic double doors stood at least 10 feet tall at the entrance. Hardwood and marble floors graced the entry-way in an elegant criss-cross pattern.

The living room was something out of MTV Cribs - about the size of half of a basketball court the interior was immense and felt more like a lobby at a ritzy hotel than someone's living room. All the areas were decorated with rugged dark brown leathers, rich mohagany's and burled walnut. It had that wonderful rugged lodge feel as if you were at a retreat in the Colorado mountains.

The rest of the house featured large rooms, multiple bathrooms, an office, two other living areas, a flat panel television, and warm colorful oil paintings.

In the backyward there was a large pool sourround by waterfalls and rocks. The pool also had a tube slide built into the rocks along with an attached hot tub.

All of us swarm for a lot longer than I had expected - I was happy that I had the opportunity to work on my tan some more - I don't want to lose my Hawaiian bronzing that I worked so hard to achieve.

After we swam we threw the frisbee in the spacious backyard. Then we played Tennis on the sport court and shot a few hoops.

If I lived there, I don't think that I would ever want to leave - it was by far the nicest home that I have ever been in - and I wanted it. Of the seven deadly sins, the one I struggle most with is Envy. I think that last night my heart only harbored a small ship of envy, but soon it was gone when I realized that true wealth comes from contentment and simplicity.

Nathan and Chelli will get married this Saturday. We pick up our tuxes today, the rehearsal dinner is tomorrow, and Saturday is the big day. I mentioned to Edgy Mama that I was going to a wedding and she said, "Keep an eye out for single chicks" well EM, I am here to tell you - I always do - I always do...

And speaking of Anne Fitten a.k.a Edgy Mama - she has moved to her new real estae - http://www.edgymama.com

Stop by and take a look around her site - you'll be glad you did!

Much Love everyone!