How to write a love letter

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Remember your first love letter?

Maybe in was in high school and you found a little heart hidden in your backpack.

Maybe it was an e-mail written in red letters.

Maybe you've been wanting to write your own but not really sure where to start.

Writing a love letter can be a little difficult and intimidating. 

I mean, how on Earth can one really express the way he feels on paper? There's no facial expressions, no hand gestures, and no tone of voice. Just letters on paper.

You don't have to be a poet to write a proper love letter. Just relax, follow these steps, and above all...just be who you really are.

1. Chose your paper.

Will is be a card, postcard, notebook paper?

2. Find a quiet place.

Sitting in front of the tv or the back seat of the car is not the most ideal place to gather all your thoughts.

3. Reflect on the person you're writing to.

Think about their face, their voice, their laugh! Look at pictures on facebook if you have to. This will help you start thinking those lovey dovey thoughts. 

4. Start off with a little hello and some news.

This could be a funny story or something that just happened the other day.

5. Tell them what you appreciate about them.

Ease in from the greeting to what you really find special about this person. Everyone loves being told how awesome they are. Be honest, and remember that a little goes a long way.

6. Talk about a memory you both share.

This could be a date or even when you bumped into each other in the hallway.

7. Remind them again why they are so special to you.

Don't repeat yourself from step 5. Think of something new to say.

8. Say "I love you".

I always love to save these words for the last few sentences. Helps bring the letter to a close and give that "awwww" feeling to the reader.

9. End your letter and say goodbye.

Something like "can't wait to see you again" or "hope you have a wonderful day"

10. Make it your own.

You're letter is now written, but let's make it extra special! Make a little doodle on the envelope or in the corner of the page. Insert a photograph or even spray with your perfume. 

(no, that last one isn't silly...they guys love it!)

Now mail the letter to your sweetheart, or hide it where they are sure to find it soon!

<3

Our Engagement Story

The Monday right after Christmas, Mike took me on our best date ever. 

We went ice-skating. I know that may sound rather simple to some girls who always picture themselves going out to dinner at a nice place, then some other random activity...but I find joy in the smallest and simplest of things.

Ice-skating is one of them. In fact...it's just about my favorite thing ever!

So we went ice-skating, and have a lovely time except for the part where I landed on my knee...on the ice...ouch...

Mike was taking a bunch of pictures which is rather unusual for him because he's rather camera shy. After about an hour and a half of holding hands while gliding across the ice, we decided it was time to go. 

We took off our skates and left the rink to wait for our ride outside. Mike spotted a bench not too far off so we braved the knee deep snow and the cold as we climbed up to the bench. 

A pile of snow has made the bench it's home, but that was no obstacle for Mike and his gloves. We sat, chatting a bit, for a few minutes when Mike began telling me how much he loved me. He made a sweet speech and reached into his pocket as he knelt down in front on me (in the snow)!

Then he pulled out the most gorgeous ring I've ever seen and ask me to marry him. I started crying and don't even remember if I was able to blubber out "yes".

We quickly took a few pictures and afterwards he picked me up and twirled me around like a little girl. 

It was so perfect, and I'm pretty sure I was still glowing the next day!

Current plans are to set the date in the summer of 2012!!!!

Big News

Mike and I got engaged!

I just wanted to post some pictures; don't worry, I'll have the story up later!!!

100 Posts!

Hey Everybody! This is my 100th blog post.

Here I was on a typical Tuesday morning about to make a post fearturing my awesome weekend and lo and behold I see this is my 100th post. I don't know about you but that made me smile.

You know what this calls for....BALLOONS!!!!!!!

Ok, now that I've celebrated enough, let met tell you about my weekend.

The History Department here at school took all the history majors to a civil war reinactment day and I got to tag along! (tottaly beat last year when I had to spend Saturday by myself while Mike was gone on the trip)

Anyway, the day was full of activities and comepletely awesome. Here are some pictures we took...

I have a couple of hats like this...I'm just not sure where or when to wear them...

I had to stop and take pictures of this gorgeous senery, Mike smiled at me and said "you'd think she's never seen a flower before!".

Let me just say that it was pretty awesome and fun learning all about the civil war and the people who lived int hat time period. If you've never really gotten into history you've missed out. These people lived in an entirely diffrent culture and it's rather intersting to learn about them...maybe people will think that we're interesting to learn about in years to come...

Mike bought me this yarn. Scroll down for the story...

Of course this little tent caught my eye. The lady who runs this little set up raises her own sheep and makes yarn from their wool. She had all kinds of colors and textures. I bought 2 natural "samples". One from a white lamb, and one from a black lamb. I'm not sure what I'll make with them yet...whatever it is it has to be epic! Any ideas are appreciated.

Wodden Spools...can't wait to edit this photo.

That's all for now guys; I have a ton of pictures from Saturday that I'll try and put up later.

I hope you had as much fun on your weekend as I had in mine!

Bye Bye!



Date Night- Continued

So here is another picture of our date night. We really had a lovely time in each others company. Going to see "Prince Caspian" totally beats spending free time in the library. Don't get me wrong, I love books and getting ahead on homework, but after a while...a nice scenery change is greatly appreciated.

Sneek Peek- Our Date