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Awesome(adj.)- Inspiring Awe

  I had the privilege of attending two awe inspiring events this weekend. One had a price tag that probably ran into the millions, the other was probably not more than ten thousand (I'm guessing). The first, while a major production, is very unlikely to have any lasting effect on my life, and likewise little on anyone else. The second, however, is all about its lasting effects on two peoples lives and was deeply affecting. The first was seeing "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway, a wonderful show, fun, inspiring, emotionally evocative, and all around great. It pales in comparison to the second, however, which was seeing two of my friends getting married (the first wedding I have ever actually attended. I suppose technically I haven't known Nicole all that long, but she is one of my better friends, Ken I don't know nearly as well, but knowing Nicole has brought us together often enough that we are at least acquainted. I met Nicole freshman year when we both came to ...