It's not technically clear when Ryan and I first met. Ryan says we met freshman year at SAGA, Troy's dining hall. I say we met sophomore year when I went to my one and only Circle K meeting. I don't remember his experience and he doesn't remember mine. We "officially" met junior year when I became RA over my sorority house. We became friends through a series of crazy events and eventually by December of senior year we were a couple. We made so many wonderful memories at a school we will always love! Ryan stayed at Troy until the next December. I got a job back home teaching kindergarten!
One thing I seriously love about Ryan is that he never ceases to keep things interesting. He decided to move to Gatlinburg for a year. Since we'd already been a part for a little while, Gatlinburng wasn't so bad a first. The spring of a school year always flies by! I got to spend a lot of time with him in the summer traveling to Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Nashville.
Things got really tough once I got into the new school year! I was so busy on the weekends and he was working three jobs! We went the whole month of October without seeing each other! Five weeks!!! Well...if only I knew what he had been planning the whole time I was fussing!
Our Engagement....
Ryan took me to Nashville for "his birthday." We were there for just a concert. He kept calling restaurants asking about their "ambiance." I was rolling my eyes because he was being so funny! We ended up going to Opryland and walking around in the gardens. He sat down on a park bench and began talking about how he wants to be with me forever and have little babies one day and do this and that. I was blushing and smiling ear to ear because he was being so sweet!!! He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a little gray box!, knelt down, and asked me to marry him. I was so stunned that he had to ask me twice. Of course I said "YES!" The whole night I felt elated and kept staring at my finger.
The wedding will take place in June 2015! Stay tuned for planning updates! We are looking for a venue in the Birmingham area. Please give us any advice you have!
Part 2: Hiking Trails
Remember when I said that Ryan likes to keep life interesting? 😉 At the end of February he is leaving to hike the Appalachian Trail. It's going to take four-six months to finish. I am very proud of him for taking on this huge endeavor. It's a HUGE check off on his bucket list! Unfortunately, this means that we will go without seeing each other for however long he is on trail. It is going to be a true test to our relationship, but I have faith that it will only make us stronger.
This blog is all about my wedding planning and his hiking experiences. I hope you can serve as a support system for both of us during that time! Thanks so much for reading! It's going to be an adventure.
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