Quirky Confessions

1. I absolutely LOVE yogurt. Mainly of the Greek variety but I won't discriminate. I eat it almost every day and if I skip a day it seems like I've gone forever without it.
2. My favorite food is anything I can eat with a spoon. Yogurt (see #1), applesauce, cereal, ice cream....I could just eat them all!!!!
3. I watch 19 Kids and Counting and love the Duggar family.  Occasionally I need to cleanse my reality TV pallet (I'm talking about you Bachelor and Real Housewives) with some more wholesome entertainment and the Duggar's do just that. Put me in a skirt and ship me off to Arkansas please!
4. Technology is not my thing. If the TV doesn't work when I turn it on I simply call Jameson to fix it. Input this, menu that....it's just way to many steps to remember. I also still proudly rock an iPhone 4s. I've thought about upgrading a couple of times but can't bring myself to pull the trigger yet considering my trusty old phone still gets the job done (with only occasional app failures).
5. I am a Starbucks snob. I love coffee but this girl likes it STRONG! Starbucks is the only place I've found that makes it strong enough for my liking. I also don't use cream or sugar, just a splash of milk and I'm good to go.
6.I've adjusted rather well to living up North but the one thing I miss the most about Georgia is Chick-fil-a. Give me a chicken biscuit or some waffle fries and I am one very happy camper.
7.My goal one day is to make it to all 50 States. I have about 30 marked off the list but I still have a ways to go.
8. I get motion sickness in the car rather easily so road trips for me consist of listening to lots of country music and looking out the window. I wish I could be one of those people who read or watch movies but unfortunately my stomach has other plans for me.
9. I only use the dishwasher for plates, bowls, cups (i.e. everyday stuff) but I cannot bring myself to use it for mixing bowls, pans, spatulas, measuring cups, etc. This results in more time spent at the sink but old habits sure are hard to break.
10. I prefer even numbers over odd, hence why this post has to end with 10 things and not 9 :)

Lietzke Letters: The Engagement Story

You can catch up on Part One: How We Met and Part Two: Our Dating Adventures

Jameson and I got engaged on June 15, 2012 and that day will always hold such special memories in my heart.

I had flown up to Michigan for the weekend to help Jameson move into his new apartment. He had just started working full time and had been living with a friend for a couple weeks until his apartment was available. His mom and dad also came up to bring some of this things from home and help with the whole moving process. Friday morning was move in day, so we were all so excited for Jameson to begin this next chapter in his life and I was taking in everything around me knowing that this place would soon be my home in just 6 short months after I graduated. We had an appointment with the leasing agent for the apartment in the morning where Jameson had to sign a bunch of things and then he got the keys. Let the moving begin! We started moving in a bunch of boxes that his parents had brought down. After about an hour or so his parents said they were going to run to the store to pick up some drinks and snacks so they left. Without thinking much of it Jameson pointed to a box in the corner and asked me to open it and start unpacking it's contents. So I went over to the box and opened it, only to find another box inside of it. That's silly I thought to myself, then I proceeded to move back to unpacking the plates and cups like I had been doing before. Jameson walked up to me, grabbed the cup from my hand and said "I'll work on these, you go back to that box."

So back over I went to open the box, only to find another box inside. At that moment I saw the words "YOU" written on the box in big black lettering. I then realized that there had been writing on the first box too. I looked back at it and the black letters "WILL" glared back at me, At that point I started freaking out a bit internally. I rushed to open the next box and found the words "MARRY" written on them. Queue the sweating and heart pounding. "Jameson" I said as I opened the next box. He slowly walked over while I was unpacking the box that said "ME". Inside of the final box was a ring box with a shiny silver "?" taped to it. At this point Jameson got down on one knee, picked up the ring box, and asked me to be his wife. I was in complete and total shock at this point because I had absolutely no idea that this would be happening.

I of course said "YES" as he slipped the most beautiful ring on my finger.

After the shock died down I called my parents, family, and friends to share with them the good news. Little did I know as I was talking to my mom and dad that they were actually at the airport on their way up to Michigan to celebrate with us. They surprised me that afternoon while walking through the apartment doors as I was taking a quick power nap. I was so excited to see them and incredibly thankful that they could be a part of the celebrations. We went out to dinner that night with both of our parents and it was the perfect ending to the most perfect day!

5 on Friday | Winter Favorites

This week definitely felt like winter up here in Michigan. So far *knock on wood* this winter hasn't been nearly as bad as last year, but we still have to deal with some snow and negative degree temperatures. Being that I was raised in the South I have had somewhat of a learning curve when it comes to surviving this season, but I finally feel like I have my go to favorites to staying warm!

 ONE | Scarves. Scarves. Scarves
I could not survive the winter without scarves. I love that they can easily add a pop of color or pattern to any outfit but more than anything I love that they keep me warm. During the cold months I pretty much wear one to work every. single. day. I recently bought 2 of these scarves and they are my new favorites. big and poofy + warm + infinity = my perfect scarf! I got it in grey and dark red.

TWO | EOS Lip Balm
My sister -in-law is going to celebrate at this because she has been a huge fan of this lip balm for years but I am just now jumping on the bandwagon. My mom got this for me for Christmas and it has turned into my go to for chapped lips. It's super moisturizing and the Sweet Mint flavor adds a subtle flavor but nothing too overpowering.

THREE | UGG Slippers
I have had the same pair of UGG slippers for 5 years and they are still going strong! My feet are always cold so I wear these around the house all the time. They are so cozy yet very durable. They have a thick sole so they can be worn outside some. I wouldn't run errands in them too often, but I will be the first to admit they have made more than one trip with me to the grocery store.

FOUR | Lightweight Down Puffer Coat
These lightweight down coats are the best of both worlds during the winter time! They provide a crazy amount of warmth considering how lightweight they are and you don't feel like a stuffed marshmallow while wearing it. They are significantly less bulky than all of my other winter coats and provide enough warmth for running errands and going to work during the bitter cold months.

FIVE | Good Books and TV
Most evenings it's too dark and cold to much outside so hibernating at home happens frequently. Most evenings Jameson and I settle down and read or watch an episode or two of our favorite TV shows. Right now I am reading Love Does by Bob Goff and am enjoying this encouraging read so far! My favorite HGTV show Fixer Upper has started Season 2 so this is a must watch! I have a massive couple crush on Chip and Joanna Gaines! They are so cute together and I love her eye for design. Jameson and I have debated moving to Waco, TX just so they could fix us up a house. (only kidding...kind of!)

Linking up with Christina  for 5 on Friday | Karli for Oh Hey Friday 

Lietzke Letters: The Dating Years

You can catch up on part one of our story here.

Jameson and I officially started dating in October of 2010. We were living over 700 miles apart. He was still at Penn State while I was at Georgia Tech, but thanks to Facetime and Skype we never felt too far away.

Because we were long distance I would say we got serious rather quickly because you don't just drop $300 on a flight for a guy you just kinda sorta like. Prior to dating we had a really solid friendship and communication was always something that came very naturally for both of us. I believe this has been the key to our success as husband and wife. We may not always agree about things but we can definitely talk our way through any problem that arises.

Our first official trip while dating was to Washtington D.C. to watch Penn State play Indiana at FedEx field. Jameson's sister and brother-in-law had just gotten married and it was a fun trip for me to get to know his family better.

Over the course of the next 2 years we traveled all over the east coast for visits. We tried alternating trips and usually didn't go more than 4-5 weeks between visits.

Jameson's first trip to Atlanta: January 2011 | GDS Anniversary Party: February 2011

Atlanta: Spring 2011 | Peachtree Road Race: July 2011

Disney World: April 2011 | Petoskey, Michigan: August 2011

My Sister's Wedding in Nashville, TN: May 2012 | Bahamas Cruise: May 2012

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