A quick note before you start reading this post..this is going to be a lengthy one. I have hundreds of photos but alas, no one has time for that (not even me) so I've tried to consolidate them to the best of my ability. In this post you'll find the names to many places we visited including where we stayed in Lisbon. If you ever have the chance to visit Portugal, do it. You won't regret it. Where to Stay One of my favorite hotel experiences I've had was in Portugal. We stayed at the Memmo Alfama Hotel which is more of trendy, boutique hotel tucked in the old streets of Lisboa. It's several hundred dollars a night however there are some reasonable priced rooms if you don't have a view. I do think it's worth the extra money though because these views were from our room! You can also enjoy the view from the outdoor bar and pool. Unfortunately the pool wasn't open in November but this would be a great spot in the summer! The hotel has a complimentary breakfast buffet but this is not your ordinary lame hotel breakfast, y'all. Not only does the cute Smeg fridge have fresh squeezed juices and yogurts, there are a ton of other options set out buffet style and each table has a … [Read more...]
Our Engagement Story
Background I've known Grace for over 8 years now, and it only took me about one of those before I realized I was going to marry her. The first time we talked about marriage, Grace was in the middle of arguing with her roommates and took two hours to reply to me. I definitely thought she was coming up with a sneaky way to let me down easy. But as it turns out, she actually did still like me, and now she's stuck with me forever. (Jokes on her.) But in all seriousness, Grace has been an amazing partner for the past 8 years we've been together. I've been asked by Grace to write about our proposal from my point of view. I'm not the professional blogger here, so don't be shocked if my post isn't up to par! And sorry I didn't include any outfit photos either. The Proposals That's right...the proposals. Like any good fiancĂ© to be, I had some elaborate scheme filled with cute photos, a romantic place, and some quality time together. So naturally after intense planning, secret keeping, and finding people to help me set it up, both of the plans fell through... For those who don't know, I went to Western Washington University for college, which is up in northern Washington. … [Read more...]
Quick Trip to Portland in a Mazda (Wedding Planning Update #2)
A few weeks ago, I planned to head south to visit my parents and run some wedding errands. My parents live in a city right across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon so we do all of our shopping there. (Hello, no sales tax!) Whenever I plan to go visit my parents I always have to get creative about my transportation. It's not so close that I can just take public transportation - but there are definitely options, like taking a bus, train, or even plane. They're not very flexible options though and when I get to my parents' house, I never have a car to drive! (For those of you that don't know, I got rid of my own car when I moved near downtown Seattle.) While I was planning this trip, I was thinking just how convenient it would be if I could drive myself down so I could make my own schedule. Plus it would give me the freedom to drive around town once I got to my parents' house. I ended up having the awesome opportunity to drive a 2018 Mazda6 Signature for my trip! To be honest, since I don't have a car and don't drive often I was a little nervous to drive a new car but it was so easy to get used to. I immediately felt comfortable after driving it for a few minutes and … [Read more...]
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