I never been to a Russian wedding, but I saw pictures from my parents. The maid of honor/best man equivalent holds a crown on top of the bride and groom for a little while during the service. And they also walk around the altar.
My mom said its a beautiful ceremony.

The biggest problem for me with the church, without going into the religious aspect, is that until recently the mass was in Russian. So I couldn't understand anything. Also it is veryyyyyy long. It can last up to 3 hours. And you can't have breakfast to be able to commune (? I googled it, not sure if it is the right term).

As a child I would be bored out of my mind. Later on I started questioning the church etc etc.

Also to be allowed to be a Russian orthodox priest you must be married. Back in the day they didn't have therapists so people looked for advice with their local priest. But how could a priest connect with his flock(?) if he couldn't relate to their daily problems?
Not to mention there aren't many cases on pedophiles in the church. Or gay priests.

You are talking about a mask? Right?

After that  fic non-rec, I'm a little concerned about you!

Just a clue for anyone who didn't get ajamm's PM -

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I was too busy cleaning my drool. Then I lost momentum.

OMG yes the mask! That bit left me so traumatized!!! I felt so dirty and sick !!! Somebody had the shame to write that!!! Am I weird? You seem so comfortable just writing like if it were nothing !!!!!

Oh no! Definitely NOT comfortable! I read the reviews first, as you suggested, so kinda knew what was coming and then skimmed.

That has to be one of the more disturbing fics I've read - and don't forget I read the fic with a masturbating Charlie in a pink tutu! 

I'm so sorry to hear what you have been going through, and hope that things will continue to turn around for you, especially now that you are officially an adult 

Enjoy your trip to Florence and then your holiday in May, and we'll all be here whenever you get some time to check in.

Yay! Hello! I'm sorry you haven't been around so much and about your friend; losing someone close is never easy. I know how you feel with Uni, it's killing me this year too, but at least you have a new and purple flat! My brother's favourite colour is purple, bless him.

You'll also have an awesome time in Florence. I love Florence. We had the most amazing time there, and it's so beautiful! They also have great food and that wicked bridge with all the jewellers that used to be butchers!

You should just celebrate your 21st a month late, you can't not celebrate your 21st! I had my party a couple of months after my real birthday, which funnily enough is this month! So I'm sure to have a great April! 

Also your tattoo sounds cool. I don't have any but I've been thinking about getting one, a little elephant, not sure where yet...maybe on the back of my neck, right up in my hairline.

Mhhh, I was raised catholic, but then my mom had a change of heart and we eventually became Christians. So do you live in Brazil?

And Bella watches him through the window!

I've mentioned this before - it really left me traumatised! The first chapter was a well written o/s - I can't remember the storyline. The second chapter - it was almost as though the author had gotten high and then posted! Or perhaps someone hacked her ff.net account.

Aww, your family has so much history!!! Mine's just boring and we fight every get together and we curse a lot and not a nice as yours!!!
And I don't even know were we came from, although I remember my father telling me his granddad came from Hungary, but who knows.

If your family fights a lot, I'd definitely say Hungary!