She said “Yes!”

Posted by Meg on Jun 11, 2010 in Special Post

WOW, the past couple of days have been very exciting! Where should I begin? I guess I could go back two and a half years ago to when I met him, but that is quite a long story and those of you who know us know how amusing it is, so I will fast forward to 2 days ago…

We had recently been talking seriously about marriage. I knew that with coming up on 3 years together and a boyfriend who had recently turned 30, we were not far away from an engagement. I just didn’t know it would happen SO soon.

Wednesday morning, June 9, 2010. I am not a morning person. He really does know this, I promise. At about 6:30 AM, he jumped up out of bed. The previous morning he got up at the same time to go for a run, so I didn’t think it was that odd. (We are training for the Beach to Beacon this August… sorta, kinda anyway ) He didn’t leave for a run, but he was up and about doing something, probably Googling some idea that just popped in his head. He came back to bed and tried to be all cutesy wootsey and I told him I was sleeping and to go away. Haha… I did, so at least I am being honest right? I think he turned on the TV to catch up on the morning news and I continued to lay there, half asleep with Harlow by my side (She is our 1 year old golden retriever, yup, our child). After a while, he bounced back up to head to the shower to get ready for work. Normal. He got ready, took Harlow out, and it seemed as if he was getting ready to walk out the door and go to work. He came to kiss me goodbye and to tell me he hopes I have a great day, like he does everyday. Then he turned around and kneeled down next to the bed and said “Meghann, Will you marry me?” I think that is what he said anyway… He might have said some stuff before that, but I do not remember. I do remember FLYING up out of bed, and being like “WHAT??? REALLY???? YESSS!!!!!” And so the ring went on the finger and I really could not believe it and I still kinda don’t. But I do Then I told him I was sorry for being such a bitch this morning and he laughed and said “It’s ok babe, you’re just not a morning person, but I couldn’t wait any longer because I got your dad’s blessing last night.” How cute? But that is Nate… He was so excited and couldn’t stand it any longer. And it was absolutely perfect. Of course those elaborate engagements are nice and cute, but this was even better. He took the morning off from work. Everyone at work knew what he was up to and he told them he had to do it really randomly because she figures everything out! (And I pretty much do… All the time:)) We went out to brunch and enjoyed the morning together.

The next question everyone has is “SO when are you getting married?” I don’t know for sure yet, but I know we will soon figure it all out. It will be next year, sometime in 2011 and we are looking to get married St. Lucia! So if you have any suggestions, I am more than open ears, so email me. meg111083@yahoo.com

This is such an exciting time of year. We have so many friends that are getting married this summer/fall and we cannot wait to celebrate with you all! SO much love in the air! And I will always remember a piece of advice from an old friend… “Always have patience and always be willing to compromise. It will get you very far.”

And last, but certainly not least…. The ring!!!! Love, love LOVE it!!!!

Tags: engagement, getting married, married, ring, wedding

Cinco de Mayo AKA “Cinco de Drinko” & The history of the Margarita

Posted by Meg on May 5, 2010 in Miscellaneaous, Special Post

You either love them or you hate them. There really is no in between when it comes to whether you enjoy this type of drink or not. I have not always loved margaritas. In fact, until about 2 years ago, I would avoid them like the plague! I do not know why I did not like them for so many years, but I have a strong inkling that it had something to do with crappy margarita mix somewhere along the way!

There is no arguing that the best and most important part to any margarita is the tequila! If you make it a rule to always choose a clear tequila, instead of those cheap golden colored ones, you will probably survive a night of drinking margaritas. But I can’t promise anything.

The history of Cinco de Mayo or May 5th dates back to 1862 and the Battle of Puebla. It is not a obligatory federal holiday in the United States or in Mexico, but that sure doesn’t mean we don’t celebrate with Mexican food and of course, margaritas! The Mexicans beat the French in an unlikely victory on May 5, 1862, which led to a celebration! And so now we have come to know it as, nothing else much really, EXCEPT for a drinking holiday. That seems to be a common trend amongst us Americans. Any excuse to drink right? I am not a huge fan of drinking, in fact, I would recommend you stay away from alcohol if you have the tendency is be an annoying or mean drunk. (Probably 1/2 the people I know…sorry, love you guys!) No one wants to deal with you if that is the case. AND never, never, ever, ever think it is okay to drink and drive. Because it’s not & you’ll get caught & it will cost you a lot of $ and you’ll feel like an ass when its all said & done.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Fort Williams & Robinson Woods

Posted by Meg on May 4, 2010 in Beaches, Health & Fitness, Maine

I have lived in Maine my entire 26, almost 27 years of life. I have been going to Fort Williams State Park AKA Portland Head Light since I was born. It became a family tradition very early on to visit Fort Williams with my mom, dad and my little brother, Sean. We would stop at DiPietro’s Market on Cottage Road in South Portland on our way to the park to get the BEST Italian sandwiches I have ever tasted & then a quick stop at The Cookie Jar to get cream horns! A little side note…I still stop at DiPietro’s on my way, but The Cookie Jar was a casualty of a storm in October 2006 that ripped off the roof & forced the closure of what had become a tradition for many. The bakery will be re-opening this June & I could not be more excited to get my hands on a cream horn once again So despite the lack of the famous cream horns, this adventure still makes for a spectacular afternoon. I have always been fascinated by the huge mansions that line Shore Road on the way to Fort Williams. I always tell myself, “Someday! I will own one of those homes”. & well I will…someday.

MTV, ‘The Hills’ & their trashy programming!

Posted by Meg on Apr 28, 2010 in TV Shows

Well…I went back and forth deciding whether or not I wanted to dedicate a blog post to MTV’s trashy reality show, ‘The Hills’. I decided that I did because I think that this show is going to have such a negative impact on our youth. Not that our children and teens are not already corrupted at a young age due to the poisonous media that, I think, is and has ruined our country. Growing up, I was instilled with MORALS. I have a hard time believing that the youth of America has ANY values or morals anymore. Does anyone VALUE marriage BEFORE having children anymore? NOPE. It certainly doesn’t seem to be that way and it will only hurt those children in the future. I guess the point I am trying to get across is how toxic MTV really is to teen’s lives. I wasn’t allowed to watch the network when I was younger and boy, oh boy, I bet my parent’s didn’t think MTV could get any worse then how it was in the late 80′s and 90′s. They were wrong. Now the network is the host to what I think are the trashiest reality shows that exist.

I am running a 10K…At least that’s my goal.

Posted by Meg on Apr 27, 2010 in Health & Fitness, Maine, Portland

So about a month and a half ago my boyfriend Nate signed us up to run the TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 2010 10K Road Race which is being held on August 7, 2o1o. I am now kinda sorta regretting what I got myself into. 6 miles?! That is further than I have ever run. Ever, ever. I do not like to run and to be quite honest, I never really have enjoyed running. Well, I didn’t mind it so much in high school when I played field hockey, but maybe it was more interesting to me because I was running after a ball, not just aimlessly running for the sake of running. This is the 10th year anniversary of this race. It is a 6.2 mile (10K) run, starting at Crescent Beach and ending at Portland Head Light, both of which are in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Last years race had 6,000 runners and approximately 10,000 spectators. Joan Benoit Samuelson, a native of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, won the 1st ever women’s marathon in 1984 at the Olympics in Los Angeles & is also the founder and co-chair of the 10K race.

Are you looking for something to do outside this Spring?!

Posted by Meg on Apr 27, 2010 in Health & Fitness, Maine, Portland

Since becoming the owner of a Golden Retriever puppy about a year ago & living in the Portland, Maine area, I have made it a priority to find and seek out trails & hikes that we can explore & enjoy. I have always loved being outdoors. When I began to research trails and hikes in the area, I immediately discovered trails.org. AH HA! Just what I was hoping to find. This is the website is dedicated to the 50 mile network of trails in Greater Portland, Maine. There are so many options for trails in this area. There really isn’t an excuse to why you cannot get outside and get some exercise. (Well maybe if it’s raining) Bring your dog to enjoy the fun too! Mostly all of the trails allow dogs, but I grew up in the woods of Maine…well sort of…it isn’t as rural as it sounds, but as a young adult when I moved to Portland, I thought “Oh great, here goes my love for wildlife and nature.” Not true at all. I encourage all of you to check out the Portland Trails. Plus it’s free, so it really doesn’t get much better than that

I’m back!!! Some random thoughts…

Posted by Meg on Apr 25, 2010 in Special Post

Sorry kids…I know it has been quite some time since I have posted a new entry here, but I am back now & better than ever! I have found that since I have created this blog, that I am constantly asking myself “Is that a bloggable topic?” I came to the conclusion that anything is bloggable, and as long as you are going to write it and put it out there, people will find and read what you have to say. They may keep their opinion to themselves, or they may not, but I can guarantee that what you had to say will have an impact on someone, somewhere…someday. Sometimes I think the only way to reach people effectively nowadays is through the powers of the Internet. What was life like before the Internet and wicked cool Apps invaded our homes and our lives? Think about it. Are we heading in a good direction or have we gone too far with technology? Sometimes I really wonder.

Tags: blog, bloggable

Will Ali Fedotowsky be the next ‘Bachelorette’?

Posted by Meg on Feb 28, 2010 in Miscellaneaous, TV Shows

I think she is adorable & she should do the show.

I didn’t think it would be right if I didn’t have at least one blog post regarding the possibility Ali Fedotowsky being the next ‘Bachelorette’ on ABC’s hit show, “The Bachelorette, which mimics “The Bachelor”, just opposite sexes. It seems to be tradition for ABC to pick a young lady or man from a previous season of the show(s) that got rejected & sent home, but was always a favorite of viewers. Right? Sometimes they find true love, but most of the time they do not. I think that Ali would be a perfect candidate to do the show, but will she leave her job at Facebook to go & tape the show? (I think they have to have at least 6 weeks off to film, but I am not 100% positive about that). I think that she sort of regrets leaving the show & Jake to go back to her job. I think that if she is given the opportunity to sign on with ABC and be the next most famous Bachelorette in the country, she will. Who the heck wouldn’t? I mean think about it, you’re single (duh!), you’re YOUNG & other then your job, what the heck do you have to lose? Nothing. You will travel, travel, travel & have amazing experiences that you will never ever forget. So go for it. You only live once & I think you should really try & remember. No regrets, just lessons learned.

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!

Posted by Meg on Feb 28, 2010 in Fall, recipes

I got this recipe from a friend a couple of years ago. I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin custard, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin coffee & well just about anything to do with pumpkins. I know that you typically hear more about pumpkins in the fall and around Halloween, but I know there are some more fellow pumpkin lovers out there that will enjoy this delicious recipe. These cookies are soft & sort of cake like, but so yummy! You will keep going back for more, telling yourself it is your last cookie each trip, but it won’t be I did not double the recipe because I did not have to…I got about 50 cookies but you could most certainly double it and send your kids or husband off to school/work with some extra cookies to share. The recipe can be found here. Write it down, bake some now & tuck the recipe away for this fall. I cook them between 8 & 9 minutes & I like to cool them completely before eating (they just taste better when they are cooooooled). The recipe can be found here or under the “Yummy Recipes” tab at the top of the page.

Tags: chocolate chip cookies, Fall, pumpkin, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

The Bachelor! Rozlyn, Vienna & Ali…My thoughts & opinions :)

Posted by Meg on Feb 23, 2010 in Miscellaneaous, Special Post

This is probably one of the most popular television shows amongst my girlfriends & I at the moment I haven’t always watched every season, & I would not consider myself obsessed with the show (well maybe just a little), but it does give me a reason to look forward to the most dreaded day of the week, Monday. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote another blog post regarding Ali Fedotowsky & her decision to leave ‘The Bachelor’ for her job at Facebook. I predicted that Ali would be back. She was, sort of…via telephone, but not in the way that I know many of us viewers were hoping. She blew her chance when she chose her job over the “what could have been…” experience on ‘The Bachelor.”

Dear Internet…