Posted by Meg on Jun 11, 2010 in
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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
Posted by Meg on May 5, 2010 in
Miscellaneaous,
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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.
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Tags: Cinco de Mayo, history of the margarita, margarita, May 5th, tequila
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.
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Posted by Meg on Feb 23, 2010 in
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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.”
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Tags: ABC, ali fedotowsky, Jake Pavelka, Rozlyn, Tenley, The Bachelor, Vienna
Posted by Meg on Feb 15, 2010 in
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Portland,
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I have spent the past couple of years living in & around Portland, Maine, enjoy my 20s. It is by far my most favorite city ever & as I have come to realize, it seems to get more & more interesting each & every year. Maybe it is because I will soon be approaching 30 & seem to notice a bit more, but there are so many little things that happen in & around Portland that make it unique & truly unlike any other city in America. One of which is the Valentine Bandit which has struck Portland every February 14th since 1976, taping red hearts printed on sheets of white paper all over Portland and even in other nearby cities (I saw a heart taped to the new Westbrook Middle School this year!) People try and guess who it is responsible, but if you ask me, I will tell you that I don’t want to know! That takes all the fun out of it…just relax people & try to think for a minute that maybe there is someone or more than one out there that just wants to put a smile on your face whether you are acting miserable & single or happy & in-love. It can bring you back for a minute & help you to realize what life is all about. LOVE. It is what we are all chasing & don’t try to deny it because it is human nature. It is the ultimate emotion that we can feel & experience as humans (at least I think so) & maybe one of the only pure & true things that still exists on this planet. I guess it is what keeps us going everyday & keeps us together. I do know that the heart is frail & easily broken, but it is wonderfully resilient
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Tags: February 14th, Maine, Portland, Valentine bandit, Valentine's Day
Posted by Meg on Feb 8, 2010 in
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TV Shows 
Sooooo I have a little bit of insider knowledge regarding Ali Fedotowsky from ABC’s ‘The Bachelor.’ MY FAV! She works for Facebook. She has to choose between staying on the show, possibly winning the man of her dreams, Jake, OR losing her job at Facebook! I am pretty sure that would be one of the coolest jobs for any young person right out of college, well besides working for Google. But maybe Jake will go through the motions of the show & someday will go back to Ali? I kinda hope so
Ali chooses her job over Jake & decides to go home. As of right now, all we know is that Ali calls Jake during next weeks episode. My guess is ABC made this very dramatic & during the last show shes comes back! ABC has been known to do that before on previous seasons of The Bachelor…right?
I know that the majority of us are hoping Vienna gets sent home & trips and falls on her face on her way out. It seems as if the show made him keep her to keep the ratings up. Makes sense right? So now all of us hopeless romantics are rooting for the sweet & innocent Tenley, BUT still hoping that we haven’t seen the last of Ali.
Oh & one last thing… maybe Ali can fix the new “simple” layout style that Facebook has bombarded us all with, because we all hate it?
Please check out some more of my thoughts on The Bachelor, Rozlyn & Vienna & Ali.
Tags: ABC, ali fedotowsky, Facebook, Jake, leaves, The Bachelor
Posted by Meg on Feb 3, 2010 in
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Oprah Winfrey (yes, of course, OPRAH, who else?), recently started a “No Phone Zone” campaign to get Americans to make a pledge to themselves to NOT talk on the phone or text while they are driving. Distracted driving is an “epidemic that is sweeping through our country, claiming lives & destroying families.”That made me think long & hard about how serious this has become…please take it as serious as I am.
I am totally guilty of talking on the phone, texting, BBMing, checking Facebook statuses religiously & checking Twitter to stay updated with random, useless information, all WHILE driving. I know that it is a horrible habit & that it needs to stop. I want to try and get as many people as I can to sign this pledge & FOLLOW through and be conscious of not being on your phone when you are driving Put your iPhone & Blackberry in your purse & out of reach, so that you are not tempted to grab it. I know that having a cellphone is also a safety measure, but let’s make sure you stay alive, so you can use it if there really is an emergency, not just to check new updates during rush hour traffic.
No one needs to die because you have to check your phone!
Tags: car accident, distracted driving, No phone zone, Oprah, Opray Winfrey, pledge, texting
Posted by Meg on Jan 28, 2010 in
Special Post Welcome to my blog, I plan on writing about “a little bit of this & a little bit of that” regarding all aspects of my life, as well as about the crazy stuff going on in the world we live in. Comments are welcome! Please check in everyday to see what’s new & interesting to me.
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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…
