___________________________________

My Dad’s contact information? What was this guy up to I questioned.

It turned out that John’s internship in Washington DC including doing research in the Agriculture field. My father is a rancher and John was interested in interviewing him to gain insight on what Canadians had experienced. In hindsight, I secretly think John was also doing research on my family!!

After finishing my third year of post-secondary (first year in Texas), I went back to Canada to work for the summer. John ended up staying in DC for a few more months. This may sound bad now, but I didn’t think if him much – other than to possibly tell the “Marriott Boy” story as amusement to my Canadian friends.

Fast forward to August!

I returned to Texas for my final year of University. The first day of class I ran into John.

“Hmmm…he’s looking quite fine” I thought to myself.

Our paths continued to cross quite a few times as the weeks went by.

The Recreation Center was on route between my classes on campus and my apartment. John mowed lawns around the pool and courts. Out of coincidence, Mr. Texas was mowing many days that I would pass by. Looking all attractive with his toned body – he’d smile and wave on my way by. Even with brown hair at the time, I never clued into just how common this occurrence was until we were married and John fessed up. He had figured out my schedule…interesting!

During University, I was lucky to be chosen as a Little Sister then a Sweetheart to the Agriculture fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho. John wasn’t a brother, however many social events were open to anyone.

I recall one day specifically, we had a cookout going on at the fraternity house. Out of nowhere, John arrived looking “Oh Wow, break me off a piece of that!”

Happily Married and Living With Passion,
Robyn

If you’ve missed a chapter of this love story

To read the previous chapter OR the whole love story.

___________________________________

My Dad’s contact information? What was this guy up to I questioned.

It turned out that John’s internship in Washington DC including doing research in the Agriculture field. My father is a rancher and John was interested in interviewing him to gain insight on what Canadians had experienced. In hindsight, I secretly think John was also doing research on my family!!

After finishing my third year of post-secondary (first year in Texas), I went back to Canada to work for the summer. John ended up staying in DC for a few more months. This may sound bad now, but I didn’t think if him much – other than to possibly tell the “Marriott Boy” story as amusement to my Canadian friends.

Fast forward to August!

I returned to Texas for my final year of University. The first day of class I ran into John.

“Hmmm…he’s looking quite fine” I thought to myself.

Our paths continued to cross quite a few times as the weeks went by.

The Recreation Center was on route between my classes on campus and my apartment. John mowed lawns around the pool and courts. Out of coincidence, Mr. Texas was mowing many days that I would pass by. Looking all attractive with his toned body – he’d smile and wave on my way by. Even with brown hair at the time, I never clued into just how common this occurrence was until we were married and John fessed up. He had figured out my schedule…interesting!

During University, I was lucky to be chosen as a Little Sister then a Sweetheart to the Agriculture fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho. John wasn’t a brother, however many social events were open to anyone.

I recall one day specifically, we had a cookout going on at the fraternity house. Out of nowhere, John arrived looking “Oh Wow, break me off a piece of that!”

Happily Married and Living With Passion,
Robyn

If you’ve missed a chapter of this love story

I’ve been in the US a couple times for Black Friday and here are my 2 tips:

Wear body protection!!

Two years ago, John and I ventured out to hit the early bird sales well before 6am. I nearly got taken out by a lady with a shopping cart at Wal-Mart!! Some people get really aggressive about racing to get their hands on the deals.

Grab and HOLD!

If you find an item that you want – grab it and don’t let it out of your hands! People WILL steal things from your cart!!

My nice brother-in-love, his wife, and their friend took John and I out Thanksgiving night two years ago to a local Outlet Mall. I was amazed at the 2 hour lineup outside the Coach store that night!!

Good luck ;)

What are your shopping tips & tricks?

Cheers,

Day 2: Black Friday/General Shopping Tips & Tricks

I’ve been in the US a couple times for Black Friday and here are my 2 tips:

Wear body protection!!

Two years ago, John and I ventured out to hit the early bird sales well before 6am. I nearly got taken out by a lady with a shopping cart at Wal-Mart!! Some people get really aggressive about racing to get their hands on the deals.

Grab and HOLD!

If you find an item that you want – grab it and don’t let it out of your hands! People WILL steal things from your cart!!

My nice brother-in-love, his wife, and their friend took John and I out Thanksgiving night two years ago to a local Outlet Mall. I was amazed at the 2 hour lineup outside the Coach store that night!!

Good luck ;)

What are your shopping tips & tricks?

Cheers,

It was sooooo hot!! Well not as bad as it was during the day, however this would explain why my bangs were dripping wet in this picture and glued to my forehead. Kattie on the other hand looks fantastic – her hair looking perfect as she is immune to the Texas summers!

We sat in the cheap seats – why wouldn’t you?

I’m so excited that the Rangers have made it to the World Series. My Facebook Newsfeed has been filled with many patriotic Texas friends and family sharing their excitement through status updates, uploaded images and new profile pictures! I love the energy.

My Grandpa is a huge New York Yankees fan, so it was entertaining for me to poke a bit of fun at him that his grandson-in-loves favorite team beat them!! John’s all time favorite sport is baseball, so going to a game in Texas and Seattle this year have been highlights!

Go Rangers,

While in Texas this summer, seeing family and friends, John and I took in a Texas Rangers ball game with our amazing friend Kattie!

It was sooooo hot!! Well not as bad as it was during the day, however this would explain why my bangs were dripping wet in this picture and glued to my forehead. Kattie on the other hand looks fantastic – her hair looking perfect as she is immune to the Texas summers!

We sat in the cheap seats – why wouldn’t you?

I’m so excited that the Rangers have made it to the World Series. My Facebook Newsfeed has been filled with many patriotic Texas friends and family sharing their excitement through status updates, uploaded images and new profile pictures! I love the energy.

My Grandpa is a huge New York Yankees fan, so it was entertaining for me to poke a bit of fun at him that his grandson-in-loves favorite team beat them!! John’s all time favorite sport is baseball, so going to a game in Texas and Seattle this year have been highlights!

Go Rangers,

Day 27 — This month, in great detail

Happy Weekend,

A glimpse of my last month – for the 30 Day Challenge!

Day 27 — This month, in great detail

Happy Weekend,

I re-started to read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert the first day of my vacation. I was in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX airport waiting on my husband to fly in.

I happened to be enjoying lunch at T.G.I.Fridays, with a Southwest Chicken Salad and “Texas Tea” – unsweetened that I add Sweet ‘n Low to! This pretty pink empty package went on to my bookmark.

I’m a slow reader and enjoyed a few pages nearly every day of my vacation.

I finished off the book early this afternoon on my deck, while enjoying the long August weekend at home! Eat, Pray, Love was an AMAZING book – I’m so glad I went back and re-read it in a different head space.

I find it amusing that I started & finished the book eating a salad!

One of my summer favorites - spinach, strawberries (or mandarin orange segments), feta cheese with creamy poppy seed dressing.

I’m now even more excited about watching the movie that debuts in 2 weeks after reading the book. I realize that movies don’t do a perfect job of capturing all of the details that the book offers – however I’m excited to watch Julia Roberts play Liz, listen to the uplifting tunes (bound to be awesome based on the trailer synopsis’) and experience the gorgeous scenery the movie was filmed in.

Have you read the book Eat, Pray, Love? Are you eager to watch it on movie also?

Hope you’re having a fabulous August long weekend (Canadians) & weekend (American & International followers!).

Live Inspired,

After posting the trailer for the Eat, Pray, Love movie and reading your comments to my confession about not reading the book yet, I dug out my copy. I packed 4 books for my vacation – in hindsight I was a bit ambitious!

I re-started to read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert the first day of my vacation. I was in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX airport waiting on my husband to fly in.

I happened to be enjoying lunch at T.G.I.Fridays, with a Southwest Chicken Salad and “Texas Tea” – unsweetened that I add Sweet ‘n Low to! This pretty pink empty package went on to my bookmark.

I’m a slow reader and enjoyed a few pages nearly every day of my vacation.

I finished off the book early this afternoon on my deck, while enjoying the long August weekend at home! Eat, Pray, Love was an AMAZING book – I’m so glad I went back and re-read it in a different head space.

I find it amusing that I started & finished the book eating a salad!

One of my summer favorites - spinach, strawberries (or mandarin orange segments), feta cheese with creamy poppy seed dressing.

I’m now even more excited about watching the movie that debuts in 2 weeks after reading the book. I realize that movies don’t do a perfect job of capturing all of the details that the book offers – however I’m excited to watch Julia Roberts play Liz, listen to the uplifting tunes (bound to be awesome based on the trailer synopsis’) and experience the gorgeous scenery the movie was filmed in.

Have you read the book Eat, Pray, Love? Are you eager to watch it on movie also?

Hope you’re having a fabulous August long weekend (Canadians) & weekend (American & International followers!).

Live Inspired,