Leaving the Hive

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Miss Gingham, Portland, OR Age and Occupation: 27, Creative Producer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Merchant Engagement Date: September 10, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2010 Venue: The Barn at Neocoxie Creek About Me: I grew up in Washington State and moved to Portland, OR after college (Go Cougs). I work for a rather large sport and fitness company as a Creative Producer where I spend my days bringing stories, athletes and products to life in the digital arena. It was at this company (and actually in the same department), that I met my fiance. We’ve been happily together as a couple for almost 2 years and friends for almost 3. We have a 2 year old Yellow Lab/German Sheppard Mix (he’s gigantic), and live together in our 1940s house that we bought together a little over a year ago. When not at work, you can find me in the gym or on the trails, reading a good book, enjoying Oregon Microbrews, learning how to remodel an old house, trying to acquire a green thumb, figuring out how to cook, watching football and basketball, or doing anything “outdoorsy” – camping, hiking, boating. By the way, I absolutely love country music, cowboy boots, bon fires, small towns, and in general, anything "country", which is why we're planning a down-home, casual, country-themed wedding in an 100 year old barn in the small coastal town where my fiance grew up.

Leaving the Hive

February 16th, 2010 @ 3:09 pm by Miss Gingham
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Hi hive, this is kind of some bummer info to share but I just wanted to let you know that I’m going to step down from being a bee. While I’ve only been here a short time, I’ve certainly enjoyed sharing my stories and wedding ideas with you. I think I was a bit too ambitious when I applied to be a bee. I love to write, especially about wedding stuff, but with everything that’s going on right now (we all know how much work planning a wedding is) I’ve realized that it wouldn’t be fair to you guys to take up a bee spot. I don’t think I’d be able to really commit to keeping you updated on my wedding plans and I’d hate for you to think I was a bad bee who didn’t write new posts or respond to you in a timely manner.

Plus, I noticed I was spending so much time on the computer writing up my posts that I started to run out of time to do other things I wanted to do—work on my new year’s resolutions to become a better cook, help with house remodel plans, work out, etc. And probably the biggest thing I wasn’t doing was hanging out with Mr. Gingham. After work and dinner we always hang on the couch and watch our shows (whether they be CSI Miami, House, or anything on HGTV). Last week, instead of hanging with my guy I was sitting with my nose in front of my laptop writing for the ‘bee. He never would have said something to me about it, and he always supports things I want to do, but I didn’t want to spend the next 7 months missing out because I committed to being a bee.

So, all of that being said, I’m bidding adieu to the hive. I wish all of you the best of luck in your weddings and your post-wedding lives. I’ll certainly be poking in now and then and I’ll try to come back after all my wedding/honeymoon festivities are over and share all the juicy details.

Thanks for having me,

Miss Gingham