A Turn for the Best

Blogtember Day 6 (day 1 for me): Describe a distinct moment when your life took a turn When I saw that this was the topic for the day, I didn't even have to think about it, I knew the moment (and will cherish this moment forever) immediately.  January 11, 2013... It started out as a terrible day, but that's not what I'm talking about here. It was two weeks until I was supposed to meet him. Two weeks that seemed like they were going to take forever. Two weeks that were cut down to 12 hours. A ride on the airporter to the airport, a long flight delay, a 4 hour flight and there I was coming down the escalator and seeing him for the first time... Almost 8 months ago I met Brian for the first time. I met the man I know God made for me, my best friend, my soulmate, my future, my everything. What started out as a terrible day quickly turned into the best day of my life. I will remember this day for the rest of my life.

Need... Want... Love

With my new job starting soon, I've been making a list of business casual clothes that I need for work. And with summer almost here, I've been making a list of clothes and shoes that I really need want. And with all this needing and wanting, I've come across some things that I LOVE (but will probably never be able to afford)! 

NEED:

I really need a cute, black blazer for work. 

Lauren Conrad Boyfriend Blazer from Kohl's found here

WANT: 

Sundresses, maxi dresses, maxi skirts, etc... 

Over Analyzed Maxi from Kiki La'Rue found here

LOVE: 

A pair of designer shoes

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Jewel Satin Pumps found here. I have been in love with these shoes ever since I first laid eyes on them in Carrie's amazing closet in Sex and the City. 

These are just a few of the things on my need, want, love list! What are some of the things on your list?

This guy...

This guy came along just when I needed him most. 

This guy has shown me how to truly be happy. 

This guy has taught me to believe in myself. 

This guy has taught me that I don't have "issues", that I have a past. 

This guy has shown me what a best friend is. 

This guy has been there for me when a lot of people walked away. 

This guy has made me laugh harder than I've ever laughed before. 

This guy has let me cry on his shoulder and assured me everything would be fine. 

This guy gets me like no one has before. 

This guy is AMAZING! 

He is my perfect, my soul mate, my one-of-a-kind love, my very best friend.

I thank God every day for putting this very special man in my life.

He did good...

A few weeks ago, I shared how Jeremy and I met here and mentioned I might share our proposal story too. A few people commented saying they would love to hear the proposal, so here goes... 

It was the last weekend in April 2008, Jeremy and I had only been together a couple of months. Just for fun, we started looking at rings in March. We found this amazing setting at a local family owned jewelry store that we both fell in love with. I knew that even if he did propose, it would be at least 8 weeks. You see, I have a teeny little size 4 ring finger and any ring has to be specially made so it doesn't mess up the prong settings. So, on this particular Friday I was thinking there was no way he was proposing because 1. I figured there was no way he had already ordered a ring and 2. We had only been together two months. 

I woke up and started getting ready for work like any normal day, but when I walked into my bathroom there was a single red rose by the sink. I went to open my drawers to get clothes out and there was a single red rose in every single drawer. I got ready for work and walked out to my car and guess what was there? You guessed it, a single red rose. So, I get to work and a couple hours later Jeremy calls and tells me to pick out a dress for about $100 (I worked at a formal wear store). I had been eyeing a certain dress for awhile, but Beth insisted that I try on a whole bunch of dresses. Beth and I play dress up for about half an hour and I go back to my desk to find a dozen red roses. Apparently, Beth was trying to lure me away from my desk so Jeremy could sneak in the back and leave the roses. The note on the roses said something about me getting off work early and to go home and get all pretty in my new dress. A couple hours later, another co-worker got to work and told me that my car was covered in red roses. All of my co-workers kept telling me he was going to propose and I just kept saying no way. I kept making excuses saying there was no way he had a ring, we'd only been together for two months and he was just being romantic. 

So, I go home to get ready and I start asking Jeremy what we are doing, where we are going, etc. Of course, he wouldn't tell me. He just kept saying it was a surprise. I get all prettied up and get in the car and he still wouldn't tell me where we were going. After about 30 minutes in the car, I realize we are heading toward Branson. We end up at this amazing Italian restaurant. I noticed that the servers all kept coming by our table and everyone was being so nice. Jeremy ordered a VERY nice bottle of wine to go along with our dinner. I'm still thinking there is no way he is proposing, he's just being romantic. We finish our dinner and still had about half a bottle of wine. There was a lounge at the restaurant and I could hear a jazz band playing. I suggested to Jeremy that we take our bottle of wine over to the lounge and enjoy the music. He said no and I got a little upset wondering why we couldn't stay. We leave the restaurant and by this time it's getting late and it's dark outside. He starts heading out of Branson and down some back roads. At this time, I'm really starting to think he might be taking me somewhere to kill me. Ha! What a lovely thing to think right before you get proposed to huh? I couldn't figure out where in the world we were going, there are tons of nice places to stay in Branson. We end up at this little dirt road with a sign, Hummingbird Inn Bed & Breakfast. I had never been to a bed & breakfast before, so I was super excited! We pull up and a guy gives us the keys and tells us our room is ready. We head up the stairs to our room and open the door to find rose petals all over the bed, a plate of chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne. I barely had time to look around the room before Jeremy was telling me all the reasons he loved me. The next thing I knew, he was down on one knee proposing. I really don't remember all the things he said, I wish I could. I just remember being completely shocked and surprised! Of course, I said YES and then we spent at least 30 minutes calling and texting family and friends. Obviously, I got quite a few "I told you so's" from my co-workers. 

Apparently, Jeremy had went back to the jewelry store a couple days after looking at rings and ordered the ring. They told him it would take approximately 6-8 weeks, but it ended up only taking about 4 weeks. He went to pick up the ring on Thursday and said it was so hard to keep the ring in his pocket until Friday. I also found out that he had taken my mom to lunch one day to ask her permission and that he had also went to my grandparents to ask my grandpa's permission. The man did good... 

Yes, we got engaged quickly, but we didn't get married until the following September. Since I've shared how we met and our proposal, maybe I will share our wedding day. Our wedding day was filled with love, family, friends and fun.