Saturday, August 28, 2010

Engaged!

Lane and I were engaged on July 3rd up in the North Georgia Montains. Some of my family were in town so I only wanted to stay one night. I hadn't done any traveling since my new job at work so I just wanted a little getaway. I chose the Barnsley Gardens Resort. It was a GREAT place. It offered beautiful cabins, a beer garden, horse shoes, bocce ball, just to name a few. We were strolling around when we got there just to take it all in when the subject of dinner came up. While I was curious about the beer garden, Lane was hinting at room service. Needless to say, he kind of had a plan. I was hot, so I didn't care either way. We headed back and decided to order room service. Now I'm a white wine kind of gal, and he's a red. As I'm trying to negotiate which bottle of wine to order, he suggests champagne. I think this is a great compromise. Again, looking back....well played Lane! So, we are sitting on our rockers waiting for our food and it finally comes. Shrimp cocktail, cheese and crackers, and yes, the champagne. The server pours our drinks and Lane suggests we get a picture of the both of us. I don't think anything is strange about that. Up until now, we have been taking pictures of each other with those cheesy stick your arm as far out as you can go and maybe you'll get our two heads in it type pics! So, he tells the lady to get off the porch and physically walks her down to where she should stand. Now....this is where I think it's weird. I'm like, "Honey, do you want me to come down there?" He's like, "No sweetie, I'm just showing her how to work the camera!" I even ask again, I'm wondering what kind of camera needs that much direction and why so far away, but he tells me to stay put! So, I do! Finally, Lane comes bounding back up the steps and down he goes. OMG! And literally, that's what I said over and over! I screamed OMG, grabbed the ring, and put it on my own finger. I think he asked me to marry him somewhere in it all, and I may have said yes (the next day) but he got the point. AND, the server with the camera. Well, she got the play by play almost like it was on a film reel. The food...well it had to wait. Phone calls were made and Facebook was updated. Amy and Lane were engaged! I couldn't have imagined it better.

Today is the Engagement party and I'm super excited but now it's a whirlwind of wedding planning and preparing for the big day. But I'm so happy. I'm getting married! Best of all, to my love, Lane!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

I met the love of my life


Well, it's been a while again, but usually when I don't write it means that things are going good! My last post was my surprise 30th birthday party. And I don't know what changed in me, maybe it was knowing that people loved me, but I was a happy person after that! I think people could sense it too. Because literally 3 days after that, I met the love of my life. No, really, love at first site. It happened and I haven't wavered since. His name is Lane. We actually just moved in together and I can't imagine life without him. As far as my career, well, I'm moving on from MFG.com. I thought it was going to be my dream job forever, but sometimes things don't work out as expected and when the going get tough, some weak get crazy. I'm not going to stick around for them to figure it out. I need stability, focus, and more colleagues who are willing to support each other through the tough times so we can fight back as a unit. Not blame each other. So, off I go in two weeks to my newest adventure. Hopefully I'll update this soon and you'll hear all about me, Lane, and the new job! Thanks for reading.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Day 11 in Shanghai



Ok, so fast forward...but this place has been so great I haven't had a chance to write! I've eaten every kind of food (Chinese, Japanese, American, Thai, German...), sang Karaoke, walked by the river, visited Temples, gone shopping, and met great people that it's been hard to slow down. Shanghai has really been a wonderful place with kind people. The only thing I would watch out for is the traffic! Boy, if you are not looking you will get plowed! Enjoy the pic!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Day 3 in Shanghai

All is good. The only thing crazy so far is the food. Besides the "Chicken" soup, now I've had a petrified egg. It was clear with a green yolk. Wow! Thankfully the food that followed was much tastier.

Also, I've managed to move my wake-up time from 4am to 6am. Still early, but it looks like I'm adjusting.

More later...

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Day 1 in Shanghai



I made it! After the longest plane ride ( which was lucky enough to be full) and followed by the scariest car ride ever from the airport, I'm here. Plane ride was not that bad. Darn movies didn't work, but thankfully I'm reading the longest book ever! I also watched the "moving map." You know, were you get to follow you plane's travel to your destination! I think we literally went over the North Pole to get here. It was cool.

Once we arrived here, we showered and went out to our first Chinese eating experience. ("We" being my co-worker Lori and I.). Since no one at the restaurant spoke English, or gave indication that they did, we just pointed at pictures. Everything was fine except the soup. Apparently when you order "Chicken Soup" you better be prepared for A CHICKEN in A SOUP. Too funny!

Finally, we wound down the day with cocktails at the hotel. Our hotel has to be one of the nicest I have ever stayed in...and this comes from a former hotelier! The only thing left for me is sleep. As I write this it is 4am. I'm still trying to adjust! I'm going to give it a go again, wish me sweet dreams!

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

2008 coming to a close.


This has been a rough year...economy wise. I know I've had my share of stuggles, and my brother has been hit hard as well. But I look back and think of all the great things that came out of 2008. My other brother was married, I had a good friend married, and three different couples have announced that they are getting ready to have babies in 2009. At the end of the day, life goes on. I believe that we "humanity" still have an optimistic disposition and will help each other out. Maybe that's naive, but without hope, I simply don't seem why any of us would bother. So, as I approach 2009, I have my own optimistic outlook. I will have ups and downs I'm sure (probably when I hit the ole 3-0). But I have set goals for the new year. I am planning to go on a European vacation, I am going to keep looking for love :) , I'm going to take better care of my body and try to be healthy, but most of all, I will enjoy life. I was already dreading New Years Eve this year. I hate when the clock hits Midnight and there is noone there for me to kiss. But I reminded myself of what it brings....a New Year. A new beginning, a chance to start over, and a feeling that you can change your life if you want to. So wish me luck in 2009 and Happy New Year!