"The Way We Were" February 1st, 2007

The picture above was taking the night Chris and I met. As I sit here typing this post, it’s hard for me to remember the person I was back then. Those were the days of loud music and embarrassing photographs…of Ramen Noodle dinner parties and name brand clothing… Those were the days I would pay my cell phone bill before my electric bill, and would arrive to work still drunk from the night before. Those were the days my heart was hollow and my life was incomplete. Those were the days before I knew the man who would become the love of my life.

Three years later, I am living the life I would have never thought possible. Each day is a party, each day is a high. Each day is the greatest day of my life.

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It is with a joyous heart that I make the following announcement: On February 18th, 2010, I am going to MARRY MY SOULMATE!!!!

Chris and I are getting married in Darien, Connecticut. We’ve been talking about it for a while now, and the timing is finally right.  I’m beyond ecstatic!!! I don’t know all of the details yet, but I just couldn’t wait to tell you guys the good news. We are still looking into things and making final decisions…but I DO know that we’re going to honeymoon in New York, my favorite place in the world! We still have so much to plan…rings, travel accommodations, WARDROBE!! I will keep you all posted on the news to come.

I’M GOING TO BE A BRIDE!!!

I cannot express how much it means to me to be at this step in my life. There was a time when I didn’t think anyone would ever like me, let alone love me, and here I am about to marry the greatest person I’ve ever known.  I mean, this is the guy who’s seen what I look like first thing in the morning and hasn’t run away yet! Talk about being blessed. It’s also comforting to know I’ll always have a man around to squash bugs, pump gas, and perform all the other husband duties of that nature.

I appreciate all the love and support we’ve already received upon making this decision. We live in a world that would like to take this right away from us, but luckily the good folks in Connecticut are doing their part to make a difference.

I promise there will be much more time come in regards to wedding plans! Yay!