Promotions

Contest: Love Story Video

Monday, 04.20.09 | Promotions, Weddings

NOTE: This isn’t a MsB Photography contest, but for a videography team that does fabulous work. Check below for more details.

[WHAT's THE DETAILS?]
The Love Story is filmed before your wedding date so that the video can be shown at your wedding reception. It includes a photo montage and an interview of the two of you. So, do you have an amazing love story, romantic or funny proposal story? Was it destiny that brought you two together? If you have the most touching or hilarious love story, you could win a free Love Story video. So, hurry up and enter!

[WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER?]
Any engaged couple whether you have already booked a videographer or not for your wedding day.

[YOU READY TO ENTER?]
Visit A Niko Productions to enter your chance at a free Love Story video today! (DEADLINE: 05/10/09, 12:00 AM PST)

Image(s): A Niko Productions (Demo Video)

[3] COMMENTS

  1. MsB
    April 20, 2009 | #656
    @Alyssa: haha! I knew what you meant, silly girl! :) 11:16 am
  2. Alyssa
    April 20, 2009 | #655
    ...to get married that is. LOL. 11:14 am
  3. Alyssa
    April 20, 2009 | #654
    DARN! I came to find out more info about the contest and I can't enter! LOL. It's okay I'm in no rush! 10:50 am

Contest: 2009 Romance Me

Sunday, 03.01.09 | Promotions, Weddings

The annual “Romance Me” contest is back … This time for a Free Wedding Photography! (Winner will be announced on April 1.)

[WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER?]
—Any engaged couple over the age of 18 is eligible; couples outside of Oregon are welcome to enter, too!
—You must already have a wedding date and location set for sometime this year. That’s 2009, to be exact!
NOTE: Entries cannot be a former client.

[WHAT YOU GIVE.]
—There’s no catch! This is absolutely free (if located in Oregon).
—For locations outside of Oregon, travel fees is applicable.

[WHAT YOU GET.]
GRAND PRIZE: Free Wedding Photography avec moi ($1,800 value)
—6 straight hours of unlimited shooting
—250+ proofs (4×6) in box and hi-res photo CD
—password-protected gallery for print ordering
—online slideshow of pre-selected wedding photos

[YOU READY TO ENTER?]
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

DISCLAIMER: There’s really no catch to this, whatsoever. Really! I was a bride in 2002, so I know exactly how expensive professional wedding photography can be. But, it was important to me to have it so this is my gift to you for your own important day. Best Wishes!

Image(s): Cecilia & Daniel (2008 “Romance Me” Winners)

MsB Photography: Cecilia & Daniel

[3] COMMENTS

  1. Rebecca
    March 8, 2009 | #608
    Cute Pic & Awesome Contest! I wish I wasn't married already so I could enter. :) 10:42 am
  2. Lisa Barba
    March 5, 2009 | #607
    "I’m so impressed with how talented you are! Wow, I wish I was that good. You were good when you first started in high school, I remember. The website is stellar." 7:46 am
  3. Deyla
    March 1, 2009 | #604
    Very cool! 7:17 pm

PROMO: $99 Minis

Friday, 10.17.08 | Promotions, TIPs/FAQs

30 Minutes + Two Free 5×7s = $99 Total … ASK ME ABOUT GIFT CARDS!

From 10/31/08 to 04/01/09, I am offering mini sessions for “PORTRAITS” (regular session is $300).

[WHAT DOES A MINI SESSION INCLUDE?]
—Photo Shoot avec moi for up to four persons ($25 per additional person)
—30 minutes of unlimited shooting (sorry, additional time is non-negotiable)
—A private gallery of 24+ edited images (print orders)
—Two free 5×7 prints of your choice (or, four 4×6 prints)

[HOW DO I BOOK A SESSION?]
EMAIL ME or call 503.821.7726 for more information.

Image(s): Estrella [at her family's farm]

MsB Photography: Estrella

MsB Photography: Estrella

MsB Photography: Estrella

[5] COMMENTS

  1. Jackie Jean
    December 13, 2008 | #508
    Such sweet pictures! 2:32 pm
  2. Rachel Brooke
    November 16, 2008 | #465
    Wow this is a steal! The lollipop images are so cute. 4:10 pm
  3. Deyla
    November 13, 2008 | #458
    Hey there! I'm waiting for some new stuff up here yo! LOL. I hope you're feeling better and especially since you had such a busy weekend. Take care girl! 7:50 am
  4. MsB
    November 6, 2008 | #451
    @Deyla: Thanks for stopping by! You know, a return client suggested this to me because of the holidays. So, all the props goes to her! :D 2:08 pm
  5. Deyla
    November 6, 2008 | #450
    Hey there! Thought I would stop by to see if anything new on here and saw this mini session ad, awesome. I just did one of those as well! Gotta love the minis! 1:58 pm

Winner: 2008 Still in Love

Sunday, 06.15.08 | Promotions

And the winner is …

How truly fortunate am I that I get to photograph such fun and awesome people? The “N” Family is no exception … Read their contest entry below and you’ll see why. I think what got me was the part that the parents still make trips with each other and not even tell the kids where they’ve run off to! haha! That’s just way too cute, I say! Mom and Dad has never had their pictures professionally photographed so this was a lot of fun for me because they were up to anything I asked. Yay, just how I like it! “Excuse me, you want us to do what?” haha!

READ:STILL IN LOVE” (original contest posted on 03/27/08)
Just when I thought all this rain would ruin my whole weekend … I just saw the cutest thing ever!!!

I was crossing the street today and walked right by this elderly man who was holding up an umbrella over his wife’s head to protect her from the rain. OMG, I wish that I had my camera with me! It was so cute that I could not stop staring. So, guess what? I conjured up another contest for a free shoot with me!!! But, this time, it’s for the parents or grandparents in your lives …

P.S. The first photo is of the four siblings that entered the story and won this contest for their parents.

MsB Photography: N Family

MsB Photography: N Family

MsB Photography: N Family

MsB Photography: N Family

MsB Photography: N Family

[9] COMMENTS

  1. Cecilia
    July 19, 2008 | #325
    Hey ... this is my sister-in-law's family! :) I believe that's her immediate aunt and uncle. Small world it is! haha. 5:38 pm
  2. Jen-Jen
    June 24, 2008 | #316
    In reference to the pic where the ladies are walking barefoot: I think it's cute how Trang and Duy (wifey & hubby) are at the end of the line, sneaking a peek at one another. My analysis of it is that their glances to one another is connecting the two sides/ends together. Maybe I'm over-analyzing things or maybe I'm just too darned detailed and notice these little tidbits?! Regardless, love the photos! :) 4:09 pm
  3. Mindy
    June 21, 2008 | #314
    Tina does my nails and has for several years (4 Ever Nails). She's the best! I had never heard their story until I learned of this contest, and have to say I was a little surprised and, then again, not at all surprised to learn of their struggles. I have also met some of her sweet and beautiful daughters. Tina is now one of my biggest heroes as she remains one of the most generous and upbeat people I have ever known. Wow, what a story! We Americans take so much for granted, we need to be reminded from time to time of the plights of others. What a stunning family and an inspiration to all. I feel honored to know you and feel America is fortunate to receive you. P.S. Photographer, the photos are absolutely stunning! 1:42 pm
  4. Alyssa
    June 21, 2008 | #313
    The mom in these pictures, Tina, does my mom's nails! She's the sweetest lady; been doing our nails for years. I'm happy to see these pictures, they are all so cute! 6:13 am
  5. Kelli
    June 17, 2008 | #312
    So cute! Thank you so much, MsB, for the beautiful pictures. Our parents will love them! 9:16 am
  6. Julie
    June 17, 2008 | #311
    These are great! Thank you so much, MsB!!! My fav is the one of us standing on the rock watching our parents kiss. My parents will love these! Thank you!!! :) 6:57 am
  7. Jen-Jen
    June 16, 2008 | #310
    How cute are these photos?! The one of the dad kissing the mom on the shoulder and also kissing her hand are my faves! I also got a kick out of the one where the kids are going, "Ooh..." of Mom & Dad kissing. ;) 10:27 pm
  8. Erica
    April 18, 2008 | #238
    My parents met through a mutual friend after my mom moved to Corvallis from Hawaii. At first meeting, my mom wasn't too impressed, but gradually they became good friends. After the all important "what if this ruins the friendship" discussion they started dating. My dad moved from Corvallis to Portland to go to school, but with all his family, friends and girlfriend in Corvallis it wasn't quite the problem long distance relationships usually are. The proposal was about as unromantic as possible. After nine months of dating, my parents were at a party and my mom mentioned that she'd been looking for a new place to live. One of their friends said, "Why don't you two move in together?" My dad replied, "If we're going to do that, we should just get married." The friend said, "So why don't you?" My dad looked at my mom, "You wanna?" and my mom said "Yes." Somehow, 31 years, three children, several career changes and three houses later they're still together. Though they aren't the couple that exudes young love, they are the best of friends. And, as my mom has said before, "He brings out the best in me." 3:09 pm
  9. Kelli, Trang, Julie, Michael
    April 18, 2008 | #237
    Our parents’ love story has lasted 32 years and across two continents. They were married on June 10, 1976, at the tender age of just 18 and 20. We hear the story time and time again. Our mom was the “flower of the town.” She was the most sought-after girl, with long flowing black hair, and Dad was a tattooed rebel. We like to joke “So why did you end up with Dad?!” Within a year, they have a baby girl, named Tran, after Mom’s favorite fabric store. Yearning for freedom and a better life for their baby girl, they tried many times to escape their communist country, but to no avail. Each attempt was as dangerous as the first. The Viet Cong somehow knew of each escape plan, and their families were arrested and tortured in jail. They never got caught, but they would carry their baby girl to safety through the dark nights, chilled to the bone, so hungry they dug up potatoes to quiet the growling in their tummies. Led by the moonlight, they went through the rice fields, knee-deep in freezing water, dad holding up barbed wire for mom to crawl under, so scared but they don’t dare make a sound. By morning, they finally see a familiar home and rush the baby girl inside for she is now blue in the face. They go through this same ordeal over and over again, but they do not falter. Two years later, they have another baby girl named Trang. They are more determined than ever to give their children the best life they could possibly have. With courageous determination, they flee the only home they have ever known. They are barely adults, in a foreign country where they do not speak the language, where they do not have any friends, and where they do not have any money. God blesses them with another daughter, Julie, and finally a baby boy, Michael! And now they have four babies to feed. They juggle their four children, work, and school. They make minimum wage, which at the time was only $3.25, and still managed to support a family of six. Dad told Mom that when he makes $6 an hour, she won’t have to work anymore and can stay at home with the kids. Well, he makes more than that now but she’s still working! LOL. They gave up so much for us. They could have gone out and partied like teenagers, but instead they worked hard to build a stable foundation for their children. They have raised us to be exceptional people, teaching us values that will be instilled in us forever and will be taught to our own children. They brought us up in a fun and loving home, with happy memories to last a lifetime. Mom and Dad are 50 and 52 years old, but still act like teenagers in love. Dad comes home from work at night saying “Honey, I’m home!” and gives Mom a kiss. Mom sniffs him in return. They take romantic trips to the coast — without inviting us! We can hear them giggling throughout the night in their bedroom. We could only hope that we will have a love story as tender as theirs. June 10th will be their 32nd wedding anniversary. A photo session by Ms.Bunn would be the most perfect gift to them, so that they may capture a moment in time of their love story to share with generations to come. Love, Kelli, Trang, Julie, Michael 11:52 am

Wanted: 2009 HS Senior Rep

Wednesday, 02.27.08 | Promotions

I am currently looking for a HS Senior rep for the 2009 year. Apply Now!

[WHO CAN APPLY?]
—I am looking for someone who will know how to be a good rep for my business.
—And, you definitely must have a lot of spunk and style. (You can’t be camera-shy!)
NOTE: You must be a current HS student graduating with the Class of 2009.

[WHAT YOU GIVE.]
—Give me your best shot! Show off your best personality on camera. Just rock it out!
—Tell all your friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, and even the mailman (haha!) about MsB Photography.
—Post images from your photo shoot with me on your Myspace and Facebook page (etcetera!).
YOU MUST HAVE FUN!!! (This is your ultimate requirement. haha!)

[WHAT YOU GET.]
—Free Photo Shoot avec moi ($300+ value)
—Free Make-Up Artist (for your session)
—Personalized Compcards
—More free goodies if you bring me 3+ good referrals!

[YOU READY TO APPLY?]
EMAIL ME or call 503.821.7726 for more information.
UPDATE (07/07/08): A new rep has been chosen. Stay tuned…

Image(s): Amanda (2008 HS Senior Rep)

MsB Photography: Amanda

[0] COMMENTS

Winner: 2008 Romance Me

Thursday, 02.14.08 | Portraits, Promotions

So, I have a little confession …

Um, so there was never really a “judge” for this contest, not even me. Why? My reason is that it’d just be unfair of me — or anyone else — to judge another person’s life. If two people truly care about each other and treat one another in the way that we’d want to be treated, then who am I to say anything? We all have our own story, each is very special in his or her own way.

How did I pick the contest winner then? I put all 17 entries into a bowl and pulled out just one winner. Yep, that’s right!

2008 “Romance Me” Contest winner(s): CECILIA & DANIEL
They were not too fond of each other when they first met, but now you can’t pry them apart. She calls him a snake charmer and he calls her a penguin? haha! Whatever it is, they are just too cute. At first, they played me like a paparazzi and didn’t want their pictures taken, but as soon as they got used to me they went stir-crazy! Check out that dirty and wet couch we found on the side of the road. Really. Um, wet or not we had to use it! BTW, I love it when my clients thinks that I’m “changing lens” or “testing the light,” or whatever else I say, because that’s when they’re at their most natural. Now that you know my secret just pretend that you never read this when we shoot! haha!

READ:ROMANCE ME” (original contest posted on 12/17/07)

MsB Photography: Cecilia & Daniel

MsB Photography: Cecilia & Daniel

MsB Photography: Cecilia & Daniel

MsB Photography: Cecilia & Daniel

[10] COMMENTS

  1. Amz
    March 16, 2008 | #188
    OMG, if these two were any cuter together they would be illegal!! You got mad style, MsB! xoxo 3:54 pm
  2. Darbi G.
    February 29, 2008 | #168
    What a cute, fun set!!! And the processing rocks, too! Glad I stopped by to see your work. :) 9:28 am
  3. Chantal Madden
    February 28, 2008 | #166
    Awwwwwwww, so nice to see my nephew Daniel san happy and in love. How cute are you both together. Peace, Love 'n Blessings to U!! Auntie Chan 1:30 pm
  4. E Finch
    February 28, 2008 | #165
    THAT'S MAAHHH BOYYYYY!!! They are absolutely beautiful together. THANKS, Ms.Bunn, for capturing the essence... (DaeDae's mom) 11:36 am
  5. Ae
    February 20, 2008 | #157
    Oh, these are so beautiful. 7:57 pm
  6. Jen-Jen
    February 19, 2008 | #154
    What an adorable couple! Absolutely love the "patty cake" moment! I'm bummed that I couldn't make it to this session, but I'm sure there will be plenty more down the road... Great job, MsB! ;) 4:33 pm
  7. Cecilia
    February 15, 2008 | #152
    No way, we won?! haha. You really made this photo shoot a fun experience. Not only did you capture some amazing moments, but we had a blast being around you. You made us feel so comfortable! Well, besides Daniel cracking jokes in my ear, that made me loosen up too. haha. I cannottttt wait to see more! 9:02 pm
  8. Daniel Saligumba
    February 15, 2008 | #151
    WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! You have no idea how many compliments I've gotten on these pictures. They are amazing. Everyone has said you have some mad photography skills and wonder how you got all these shots at the right moment. haha. Cant wait to see the rest! Thanks! 4:26 pm
  9. MsB
    February 14, 2008 | #150
    @Vanessa: I've since updated the post for Valentine's Day. But, you only had to wait seven days to find out who won the contest, not too bad, yeah? hehe. Thanks for stalking my blog so frequently! ;) Again, congratulations to my 2008 Romance Me Contest winners: Cecilia and Daniel! 8:24 pm
  10. Vanessa
    February 7, 2008 | #146
    BOOOO, YOU GOT ME EXCITED! Stop teasing! haha. I guess another week to wait... grrr! 11:41 am

Contest: 2008 Romance Me

Monday, 12.17.07 | Portraits, Promotions

I am doing a contest to acknowledge all the romantics out there … So, come out, come out, wherever you are!

[WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER?]
—Any couple over the age of 18 is eligible; couples outside of Oregon are welcome to enter, too!
—The winning couple must meet me in Portland, Ore., for the photo shoot. (Or, cover my travels then I can go meet you!)
NOTE: Entries cannot be a former client.

[WHAT YOU GIVE.]
—Tell all your friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, and even the mailman (haha!) about MsB Photography.
—Post images from your photo shoot with me on your Myspace and Facebook page (etcetera!).

[WHAT YOU GET.]
—1 Free “PORTRAITS” Photo Shoot avec moi ($300+ value)
—Free Photo Album (4X6 prints of all images)

[YOU READY TO ENTER?]
Post the story of how you met your sweetie in the comment box below. (DEADLINE: 02/02/08, 12:00 AM PST)
UPDATE (02/02/08): This contest is CLOSED. Check out the winner of the 2008 “Romance Me” Contest!

Guest Photographer: Derrick Bautista
Image(s): Liselle & Andrew

MsB Photography: Liselle & Andrew

MsB Photography: Liselle & Andrew

[20] COMMENTS

  1. Jennifer
    January 31, 2008 | #140
    So I'm 28 years old and find myself single again for the first time in seven years. I haven't dated in so long; I have no idea how to do it anymore. Where do you meet people when you're not into that whole bar-cruising thing anymore (like I was when I last dated)? I kept meeting people who had met someone special on Match.com. I wasn't looking for anything serious. I just wanted to have plans on Friday and Saturday nights, meet some nice new people and have fun. So, I posted a profile for kicks, just to see what would happen. The first person to wink at me looked like a handsome guy, but I couldn't tell for sure because in all his photos, he was wearing shades. (I have to see the eyes!) We sent messages back and forth for about a week before Jason suggested we meet. I wrote back, "How do I know you're not a whack job?" A girl's gotta look out for herself. He sent back his phone number and said I might feel better about it if we talked for a while. So, the next week we were on the phone every night... long, meandering conversations and flirtations... and then he said it again. We should meet. By now, I was reasonably sure he wasn't a whack job, but that didn't stop me from taking precautions. I told my family everything I knew about this guy and the exact address we were to meet -- in public, in the daylight -- at a pool hall called Sharky's in Salem. My mother scoffed: "What kind of guy wants to meet you at a pool hall, for heaven's sake?" But this was the "safe afternoon drink." It was the best idea, because if it went well we could hang out, but if it was all wrong, I only had to finish my drink and be gone. An hour into the date my mom called (as planned), but I didn't need to use her as an escape hatch. Jason and I were talking and laughing, his eyes turned out to heart-breakingly dark blue, and he had already asked me to have dinner with him. Our second date was only a few days later. I was driving through Salem on my way to Portland and I met him for pizza at Paddington's. That was where things started to get interesting. We talked forever, we seemed to share so much in common, and both of us were suckers for thick-crust Hawaiian. And when he walked me out to my car and we kissed that first time, I knew we were onto something. I was relieved I was leaning against my car because my knees would have buckled. He knocked me out and I had a silly grin on my face the entire drive to Portland. Things started moving fast. Within two months I had met his mom and he had asked me to be exclusive. But too much of a good thing can be scary, right? After all, I had just gotten out of something so huge and wrong, and I was not anxious to jump into something new. I put the brakes on, I needed space. And Jason? He rolled with it. OK, that's cool, we'll take it slow. He didn't pressure me. He didn't nag. He was just patient. He waited, and he was always there. He was clear about what he wanted, but he waited for me to come around. And finally, after we had been dating for eight months, I did. I finally admitted I was in love. We planned a trip to Maui for fun and romance, and that is where everything fell into place. Maui sealed the deal, and just a few months later we were engaged. We went back to Maui a year later and exchanged our vows on a beautiful beach with a small group of our family and friends. Marriage is an adventure I wouldn't want to share with anyone else. Even two years later, Jason and I hold hands and send each other racy text messages and wink at each other in the grocery store. It's not all sunshine and light -- I mean, life takes its toll on your relationship when you're going through the grind of work and school and laundry and dishes and the occasional emergency plumbing situation -- but isn't this what it's all about? This is our life together, and I'm thankful to have him as a partner. He's the person around whom I can be my most authentic self, because I know he loves me just that way. He's the one I want to share my news with, the one whose opinion I seek, the one who God made just for me! He's my match. And who would've thought I'd find him on Match.com? :-) 11:17 am
  2. Cecilia
    January 22, 2008 | #133
    So, this is my version of how Daniel and I ended up together. Daniel and I were 16-years-old when we both applied at Banana Republic for seasonal positions. We were babies! I'd talked to him a few times beforehand, and hastily came to the conclusion that he was the most arrogant and immature guy I've ever met! And to defy his behavior I acted snobby and cynical towards him. After the holidays we both went our separate ways. We dated other people, made new friends, got different jobs, and life went on. Roughly three years later we got in touch again, and said "we should hang out sometime." You know that phrase, you either act upon it right away, or you will never get around to it. Well the phrase holds true because we never did call each other up to hang out until months later when I had nothing to do (haha). I'm scrolling through my phone book and when I get to the D's, Daniel was right underneath my fingertips. I don't know what made me do it, but I relay a text to him, telling him we should catch up on lost time. I didn't expect a response. My, my, what a pleasant surprise! Daniel texts back and agrees to hang out. My first reaction when I saw him again for the first time in years was, "Wow, he looks good." But it was strictly platonic and we didn't expect anything to develop. I figure we would move on with our lives and I'd see Daniel the next time we both got around to it... Well, next time got around quicker than I thought. The following night, actually. I'm hanging out with my girls, Daniel's hanging out with his guys. Typical Friday night. He sends me a text, asking me if there were any parties I knew of. The party I was at was whack, and he invited me to hang out with him and his friends. I was down for meeting new people, so I agreed. I ended up driving out into the BOONIES, completely in the dark as even the city lights disappeared and were soon replaced by rows of trees and miles of land. I thought in my head, "I am going to kill this guy for dragging me out to the middle of nowhere!" Unless some crazy axe murderer got to me first! It took nearly an hour for me to find my way there, but witnessing Daniel's smile and his welcoming embrace made me float on clouds. But I kept telling myself, "Strictly platonic, strictly platonic." I was pushing him away, I didn't want to get involved, my impressions of him three years ago were still lingering, but I could sense that he was a different person. He's grown up, he's charming, he's sweet, he's handsome, he's taller, he's more independent... and I was captured. I left shortly, even though I wish I would just get over myself and stay. Well, the only path I knew how to get out had been blocked by police cars and fire crackers... What gives, right? I asked the police officer for directions, and ended up getting even more lost. It was probably 1AM and I was in the middle of nowhere. Daniel tells me to come back and he'd direct me home. In the car, I could feel a force between us. It was strong, magnetic, and intense. I just wanted to reach over and grab a hold of his hand and spill my heart out to him. But, again I refrained from acting out such love-puppy behavior. I had to hold composure and could not show him I was vulnerable. We pass by a park and thought it'd be fun to go on the slides. I think my barriers were starting to break down, and I was giving in to my feelings. I only wanted to be outside in the blistering cold at a random park because I didn't want the night to end. In my heart I DID want something to develop between us. Well, that was where we exchanged our first kiss. Now every time we pass by that quaint little park, we smile. We laugh. We remember. The night before we hung out, Daniel had prayed to God to bless him with someone to love. He tells me I am the girl from his prayers. He believes I'm an angel. Now this bad boy doesn't have angel wings himself, but you betcha he's helped me surpass struggle and to perceive life from a completely different light, just like he led me out of the boonies that one night (haha). I’ve never been with anyone I was completely and whole heartedly in love with before Daniel, and I sure don’t hold back anymore. He gets to know I love him every waking moment of the day! 11:53 pm
  3. Lyllian & San
    January 20, 2008 | #130
    Meeting a guy that hands out gyros samples has its advantages; 15 years ago, I used this excuse to meet San. He was just a lucky guy and I, a lucky gal, at the right place and the right time. Many of us teenagers in the 90's went to the mall to hook up and look for eye candy...just another day at Clackamas Town Center turned into countless nights of sweet phone conversations and a headache for our parents. I remember what caught my eye was San's dimply smile. He remembers my long hair and my goofiness. Why doesn't this girl just buy a gyros??? Can't eat the samples all day! I ended up gathering enough guts to tell my sister to exchange numbers for us. He asked me out to the movies and my stalking days were over. We lived off of gyros for three years; 15 years later, we still think it is the food that brings us together. We are now 30 pounds heavier with a little daughter who also likes to eat. Some things change, but for the most part, the happiest times are when you can remember what brought you together in the first place. He is still hot in my eyes...I just can't explain it. I catch him staring at me in the middle of the night, I cry because it's scary...but he just laughs and says he loves the way I sleep so peacefully. We dated for three years starting in 1990. We split up and both of us married our best friends. When we both became single again, San and I hadn't seen each other for 10 years. We ran into each other at the mall and the gym. We started to do late night dinners after our workouts at 24 Hour Fitness. I guess we were just meant to be. The rest is history. My mom told me that women are the most beautiful when they are quiet and men are the most lovable when they are vulnerable. We agree. Our secret, never go to sleep angry. Good times... 5:18 pm
  4. Amy
    January 18, 2008 | #144
    "So here's my story of how my boyfriend and I, of three years, met... "The girls and I went to Voodoo Friday, February 25, 2005, (I'll never forget that date), even though it wasn't my favorite place. I was getting bored so I dragged my friend Linda around to the Ohm side and we started to scout for some cute boys. Linda looked over to the dance floor and pointed to some tall white guy and says... "Linda: Hey, that guy is kind of cute. Me: Where? Oh, yeah I guess. Do you want to talk to him? I'll go talk to him for you. Linda: Aaahhhh! No. Don't to that. Me: Haha... I'll be right back. "I walk over to the guy and tug on his arm. He's dancing with some girl, but I tug on his arm again anyway. He looks at me and then I ask him to come with me. He actually leaves the girl and walks with me. I then say... "Me: My friend thinks you're cute. Guy: Wait, is this some kind of set up? [He starts to turn away, so I grab him again and say...] Me: Um, I think you're cute too. Guy: So you want to dance or what? [I turn around to look for Linda and the other girls. I see them all smiling and so I decide one dance won't hurt.] Me: Sure. "We then dance for what seems to be hours, then we kiss and I feel like everything is just so right. I gave him my number and he called me the next day, and we've been together ever since. It's not the most romantic story. I, too, am not an overly romantic person, but it's still a great story. I need to thank Linda for letting me dance with him." :) 5:27 pm
  5. Alicia
    January 18, 2008 | #128
    I meet Josh in 1995 through his mom. He was very shy and would never come out of his room to visit. He told me what made him come out of his room that day was my laugh. From then on he would always ask his mom or check her book (she did my nails) to see when I was coming in. When I would come to get my nails done it never failed he was always sitting there waiting. I was a bit nervous, too, because I knew he liked me but it was the age difference I think that scared me the most. There was a three-year difference in age. My co-workers used to tease me because he would always be in the mall on Saturday and would stop by and say hi. It wasn't until his brother came in one day and asked me out to lunch that Josh finally asked me out. ;) We dated for a year, and in '97 he proposed to me. I was so surprised, I was not expecting that at all. Of course, I said yes, however, we waited for three years to get married. We were married July 8th, 2000; this was a very special day for me -- not only because I was marrying my soulmate -- it was the day my grandparents got married. I know to this day they where there in spirit with us. Fast forward eight years... We have two beautiful daughters: Amaya, 3, and Rylee, 16 months. We have had our ups and downs, but we are still in love with each other and plan our future together just as we did when we first started dating. I love you, Josh!!! 8:01 am
  6. Nancy
    January 16, 2008 | #143
    "I told my boyfriend about the contest; we read through the other stories and said to each other, "Yeah, theirs is wayyy better than ours. Lets not even try." We were both sad, too, because we both hyped each other up about having you take our pictures — especially, when I showed him euy-Jen's pictures of her and her husband — when we wanted to take our one-year anniversary pictures. I went home and called him up after the decision of not entering. I said, "Let's reminisce on how we met." After talking on the phone for nearly two hours, laughing and smiling about all our memories, we decided to give it a shot. So, here it is: "At the time, my current boyfriend had left me to go to Seattle with his ex-girlfriend, not knowing i knew alllll about it. Some part of me was hurt, but more of me was careless. In an attempt to relieve my stress, my best friend at the time invited me out that same exact night that the "current at the time" boyfriend had left to Seattle. I hesitated, not wanting myself to get into any trouble, but my friend demanded I go out. "Her boyfriend, Tomas, picked me up, and on the drive to pick up his friend, he questioned me about my current relationship. When I had told him I was falling out of the relationship and didn't want anything to do with it, he gladly said, "You remember David from high school?" I told him no, because I wasn't so social back in high school. Then he smiled and replied, "well, he's coming along, too." In my head, with hesitation, I was like, "What did I get myself in to." "As we waited in the basement of Lloyd Center, for my best friend to get off of work, David rolled through. The boys chitchatted while I stood near the door for my friend (not noticing who David was yet) when Tomas yelled my name and told me to go over. I looked over my shoulder and saw a tall — and I mean tall (6'5") — "koun dum." haha. I smiled and said hi, thinking in my head, "Man, good thing he's never liked me." (Since we had French class together and I was always PMS-ing.) :( Glad that I wouldn't have to be nice to him throughout the night. "So all four of us head out to a party. My best friend, Lisa, was texting me while we were in the backseat next to each other and said, "Wouldn't that be cool if you hooked up with David?! Then we could double date together." (With the fact that Tomas and David are best friends and Lisa and I were also.) I laughed and texted her back, "Yeah, right! Never." "We get to the party and it was lame. I'm standing around randomly introducing myself to the people there. About 20 minutes passes by and Lisa calls me over to her and David. They ask, "What would you do if you were in a relationship and your feelings haven't been in it for the past month?" The straight-forward person that I am, I told them, "Shoot! Break up with the person. Why waste your time? If you don't do it now, then it's going to be harder in the long-run." Later finding out that David did not like the relationship and the person that he was in it with. "We leave the party. Throughout the ride back to pick up Tomas' car at Lloyd Center, I notice David looking in his rear view mirror glancing at me here and there, but we never spoke a word to each other. We get to Lloyd Center and I'm told that I'm going home with David. I was so mad because I didn't even agree to it. David said, "What's wrong? Is it because I'm black?" I rolled my eyes and said, "Fine. I live on [blah-blah-blah]." As we're driving [note that he's taking his time and taking the longest way possible to my house] he tries to start conversations with me. As stuck-up as I was, he still tried and somehow, he got answers out of me. Out of the blue, he said, "A beautiful girl like you deserves much, much more. You deserve everything." He made me blush, but I looked away from him. But, I could see he was smiling, too. Throughout the ride, we conversated about how we BOTH should get out of our relationships soon because we deserve happiness. "We get to my driveway and it was the most awkwardest moment ever. We sat there on pause for like five minutes. I finally said, "Well, thanks for the ride. Good luck." As I was about to shut my door, he stopped me and said, "Hey, we should kick it sometime again." I tried to cut conversation short and said, "OK. Talk to you later." He laughed and asked for my number. I didn't want to give it to him in the first place but, heck, why not. "He drove off and an hour later I get a text reading "Help me." He left my house and actually took my advice and went to go end things with his girlfriend. I was shocked and didn't know what to do. I didn't want to be the one to blame for it. I didn't want to be no homewrecker. I talked through it with him through text message as he was in the process of breaking up with her. He was hesitant, not wanting to hurt her feelings, but knew he needed to do it for himself. I told him, "If you go through with it and find yourself satisfied and relieved with your decision, I'll treat you with ice cream." He called me half an hour later and said, "Baskin Robins on Wednesday." I laughed and went back to sleep. (It was a Monday night at 3AM!) "He texted me the next day; we had casual text messaging. Wednesday (two days later), I find myself looking to him for support. I finally have the strength to break up with my boyfriend. As hurt as I was and a man of my words, I still stuck to my promise of ice cream. It was 9:00 at night and I called him up and told him I'd be ready in 10 minutes so head on by. I threw on some jeans and a black tee, nothing special at all. Thirty minutes passes by and I'm like WTF?! He finally rolls up and knocks on my door. I open it and the butterflies were going haywire. He looked gooooooddd! haha. He got all dressed up and smelled good for our "ice cream" date. Baskin Robin ended up being closed. We spent an hour driving (slowly) around downtown trying to find a spot to eat. (And, remember, we're just friends at the time.) But, really it was his excuse to get to know me. During that hour, we found out each other's deepest secrets, our life stories — we connected like glue. We ended up hitting up Montage. Our first experience of frog legs were spent together. "For a month — STRAIGHT! — we saw each other everyday, even if it was for an hour, we saw each other. I swear on everything, my cheeks were sore each of those 30 days. I have never smiled and laughed that much ever in my life. I remember brushing my teeth and having my cheeks being so sore. And, still, we were just seeing each other as friends. "Though, the end of the first week of hanging out, he was introduced to my brother. Now, you know my brother, he's kind of — or should I say, is crazy. And to add, he has a little sister he has to protect. Get the picture now? haha. Well, my brother and I were having problems, and David ended up having to drive me to go see him. My brother interrogated him like he knew where Osama was. He straight up said, "You tryna' holler at my sister?!? You better not or else..." David was scared. And, I think that was why we stayed friends for that long. "Two months passes by and we've both met each other's family. On August 26th, two months of meeting each other, he asks me if I'd take an offer of being his girlfriend, and of course, with no hesitation I took it. Ever since the day he met my brother, everyone from my mom to Nava loves him to death! Funny thing, Nava, Ming and my brother call and talk to David more than they talk to me. Truthfully-speaking, too!" :( 11:29 am
  7. Julie
    January 9, 2008 | #118
    Being in love has never been sweeter… It was the day that changed our lives forever. It was June 11, 2005. I had just gotten off of my part-time job as a waitress. It was about 11pm and I was exhausted. My sister and a couple of my girlfriends were hanging out at a local bar and wanted me to stop by for a drink. Although I was tired and wasn’t looking my best that day, I decided to stop by. Have I had known there were hotties, I would’ve at least touched up my make-up! (Thanks for letting me know, ladies!) Well, even though I didn’t look (or smelled :( ) my best that night — remember, I just got off of work from a restaurant! — it didn’t stop a HOT STUD like Thanh from approaching me. :D The sexy hot stud spotted me from across the room. Of all the lovely ladies there, he spotted ME! hehe. He came over and asked me if he could buy me a drink. I don’t normally accept drinks from guys I don’t know, but I’m sure glad he asked because that started a nice long conversation for us! :) I had never felt chemistry with a stranger like that before. We were so into each other that night, that we didn’t even realize it was 2:30am and the bar was closing! So, as we were getting ready to leave, Thanh asked me for my phone number. I didn’t want to seem easy, so I asked him to give me his instead. After going back and forth playing the “no, you give me yours” game, Thanh gave in. He gave me his number and I entered it into my phone. As we were walking towards the door, Thanh asked me if I was going to call him. I said yes, of course, I will. He asked me again if I had his number. I said yes, I have it in my phone! Thanh was determined to leave with my phone number that night. So, being as slick as he was, he told me to call his phone to make sure that I had entered in the right phone number. I took my cell phone out and called him. How slick was that? Thanh was determined and he got what he wanted. My phone number showed up on his phone, and now he had it. It was initiated by him, started with her. It was just something about this guy. I could not stop thinking about him after I left. I was on my way home and wanted so bad to call him but didn’t want to seem desperate, so I didn’t. I kept taking my phone out to call him but would then put it back down. I was about 10 minutes away from my house and couldn’t help it anymore. I had to hear his voice! So, I called him. We talked for hours and hours that night — until the sun came up! I have never met anyone I could conversate with for so long without running out of things to talk about. :) It has been about two and a half years and we are still happily together! Of course we’ve had our ups and downs but that has only made our love stronger. AND… my hot stud just recently proposed to me — on Christmas Eve! It was the sweetest proposal. I am so loved! I will soon be walking down the aisle with the love of my life. I could not be any happier!!! Thanh has given me the true meaning of love. :D 9:37 pm
  8. Betsy
    January 8, 2008 | #142
    "As cliché as it sounds... I met the man of my dreams (and the one that I will marry in August) on Match.com. "We had both been registered on Match.com for sometime, with no luck. One Saturday, he emailed me and said something along the lines of, "Hey, it looks like we have a lot in common, my subscription expires soon, so here is my email address." I didn't email him back... so he was persistent and emailed again. This time I replied. We emailed back and forth and spent hours on the phone before we met for dinner one fateful May night. Dinner went well so we continued the night with drinks and then a second for lunch on Sunday. I knew from that lunch date this relationship was going to be magical. Approximately one month after dating, I knew that I wanted to marry him. On November 19, 2007, after a year and a half, he proposed to me in our living room. I cried so much that I forgot to say yes, he had to ask twice! Thanks you!" 3:04 pm
  9. Elisabeth
    January 6, 2008 | #115
    Romance me contest... Now when I decided that I wanted something different in my life it had been two years since I had a single date or prospect. There were no prospects and I don’t even recall ever being pursued by a boy. I wasn’t really looking for anything but to get back in the game. Not sure where to look though I thought that eHarmony was initially free. I spent three hours going through the survey and at the end found out that it would cost me money to see my matches. Well, I didn’t waste three hours of my time for nothing so I quickly decided to do one month and be done. Now I know that people think it’s shallow to judge a book by its cover and it is, but let’s be honest who doesn’t? The first impression is so important especially when you’re on an online dating website. I pushed enter and the first match came up. A distant picture of some guy playing pool in an orange shirt; but what a rip off you couldn’t even see his face! He looked great on paper but I’ll be honest without seeing his face and his name was Cliff the first thing I thought of was the TV show Cheers. Was this going to be some old mailman who sat at the bar every night? (Sorry Hun, I know you didn’t know this). But I went ahead and moved forward with the process, why not? After chatting for about a week or so we decided to meet. Cliff called me one day while I was laying out by the pool. He had class so decided to meet up afterwards. So I trotted upstairs to my apartment to take a shower and then accidentally fell asleep on my bed. Suddenly and luckily, I was woken up by my phone. Cliff was calling to say that class got out early and where should we meet up. The new Barnes and Noble at Clackamas Mall. I threw my hair in a pony tail, barely touched my face with makeup (what was I thinking?), and ran out the door. I was literally there within 10 mins. Now anyone who knows Cliff, the Jason Bourne mentality, will see the humor in the next part. It wasn’t until much later that I truly understood how significant this moment would be. Cliff and I had discussed how we were going to recognize each other. I couldn’t go by his picture because it doesn’t show anything other than a guy playing pool. He told me he would be wearing a Boston hat but that he would find me. “TRUST ME,” he said, “I know what you look like and I’ll find you.” Once I got to Barnes and Noble I looked around and noticed him when I went up the escalator. I quickly walked around to go back to the first floor and when I came around to where he was at; he looked at me, and then had a double take. He didn’t recognize me. Also, if you know Cliff he doesn’t have any problems talking but at that moment and for a few moments afterwards he was speechless. Then he told me he was looking for a white girl. That’s what my picture looked liked. We laughed! (That picture was taken that winter and if you remember I was sitting by the pool earlier that day). Now that was the way we met, may seem a little boring to the average Joe but this is what the contest had requested. But I thought that I would add just a few details just to show you how romantic our meeting actually was. Our first date was romantic enough. My first real first date, you know boy picks up girl at her door and all that. I won’t go into all the little details of all the places we went but Cliff did dance with me in the parking lot of the restaurant. *sigh* But we were up most of the night just talking about everything. We shared our lives and even shed a few tears with each other that night. Found out that our lives were very parallel and similar to each others. This is rare, if you knew our pasts. We went to the same small private high school, though at different times, and know most of the same people even. We lived near each other in different states, lived at the same apartment complexes, etc. We knew that night that we were going to be together but we called each other “friends” for a month. In July, Cliff’s grandmother and best friend Betty (Elizabeth), pasted away. I had only met his grandmother briefly while she was alive. His grandmother had gone into a coma after having a stroke on vacation. The hospital they transferred her to was next to my apartment and so because I was the closest one I visited on a regular basis. In fact, I was the last person to see her alive. Just before going home to bed I was taking care of her. I sang her a song, put Chapstick on her lips, brushed her hair, and told her that I promised I would take care of her favorite grandson. I told her that I was in love with him, even though he didn’t know it yet, and that he would be okay. A few hours after I left she passed. Afterwards, Cliff sank into my arms and he told me that the last time he spoke with his grandmother he had said that he was glad that she was able to meet his future wife and who knew that his wife would have the same name as her. Cliff told me that after our first meeting at Barnes and Noble he had told his grandmother that he had met someone. That she “knew” before he told her I was the one. That moment when Cliff first saw me, when he was speechless, was the moment Cliff said HE KNEW. Neither of us really believes in soul mates and until that moment neither of us believed in love at first sight. But he said it was. And without makeup? LOL This contest is to celebrate Valentines Day. The holiday of love. To me, love doesn’t need to be celebrated by a holiday. It’s those little MOMENTS that count. The ones that seem so insignificant and slip by until you look back. Love is everyday and every moment. Our vows… Since I have found you, I have found a new life. The decision to commit to share that life with you is one I make happily and with full confidence in our love. Secure in the knowledge that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love. On this special day, I give you in the presence of God and all these witnesses my pledge to stay by your side, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and bad. I promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve all your goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live. I love you Cliff! I’m so thankful that you are my husband, best friend, and the father of our precious little boy. I write this for the contest but mostly to you for our one year wedding anniversary. Surprise! 10:46 am
  10. Michelle
    December 27, 2007 | #107
    First blind date ends in a happily ever after... One afternoon while Darrin was making business calls he came across my name and number circled on the top his contact sheet. After six months of many attempts to get us together by a friend and his mother, Darrin decided what the heck, and called me at work. Hopeful that I wouldn't be a classic example of what his mother might think would be a right fit. Returning from lunch, I checked my voicemail; the whole time I'm listening to his message, I'm thinking this guy sounds HOT!!! Giddy like a school girl, I made my friends listen to the message and I asked each & every one of them, doesn't he sound hot?!? Surprisingly, they said yes too. I nervously returned his call and we made plans to meet two nights later at Vibe. Of course, we exchanged what we looked like. Thursday night is here, we're both late, I scoped out the restaurant. I noticed a blonde hair guy that didn't seem to be my type. This guy had blonde hair, wearing a leather jacket and sweater, and accessorizing with a lot of jewelry...sort of how Darrin described his looks, but without the jewelry. Funny thing, this guy walked in at the same time as a lady who had similar characteristics as myself. Darrin saw her and thought; shoot, it's a mother's vision of a nice girl for her son, not his idea. Slipping in his seat and thinking the whole time of how do I get out of this. As I headed towards the exit I had an idea; I'll ring Darrin, if jewelry-guy answers then I'm one foot out the door and gone with an excuse at the ready. I took cover from behind a large tree at the restaurant and made the call. As Darrin answered my call, I noticed him on the spot...Hellooooo Handsome!!! Still on the phone with Darrin, I peeked out from behind the tree and said hello. Darrin gave me a big smile and laughed. We were so engaged with each other we never touched our three-course dinner. During our first date (yes, we both were on our first blind date ever), I thought this is the guy for me. We ended our date with a hug. And I tell you, I felt so safe in his arms I didn't want him to let me go. After three years of dating and many memorable moments, Darrin proposed. The following December we flew to Kauai, with a rainbow over us and our parents, his brother & my daughter at our sides, we exchanged our vows on the romantic beach of Kauai. We now have three beautiful daughters. Our lives are filled with much love and laughter! To this day, Darrin still makes my face light up as he did on our first date! XoxoxoxoxoxoX 10:22 am
  11. Adrienne
    December 22, 2007 | #105
    My parents became good friends with their new neighbors, who happened to have a son. When my parents mentioned him and if I wanted to meet him, of course I said YES! Heck, I was single, so why not? Unfortunately, the next time I saw my parents the bad news came back...he had a girlfriend!! Nice try mom and dad, but I prefer to meet single guys! About a year goes by and I'm back at my parents' house to drop off my mom's bike and also use my dad's tools to fix the tail light of my car. When my mom and I were in the driveway attempting to fix my light, she notices the neighbor's son washing his car (he actually lived in the Pearl at the time and didn't have a place to wash his car). Naturally, we check him out and continue to do so until my mom comes up with a brilliant idea to ask their neighbor and good friend to borrow tools to fix my light. My mom walks up to their house, asks Jason, my hubsand, if his dad was home. They (not Jason) come back with the tools. Shortly after, Nick (my now father-in-law) calls Jason down to bring a tool (I really think it was for us just to meet and thank God I looked cute that day! OK, honestly who wears a white skirt, a tank top and heals to fix a tail light...me!). Anyway, Jason and I have no problem striking conversation which leads to exchanging numbers (he still has the piece of paper that I wrote my name and number on! And yes another little secret...I actually had a date that night, luckily it didn't work out!). Jason didn't follow the Swingers rule and called me after a day or two. The next thing you know we're on our first date (a bottle of wine at Springwater Grill and dinner at Saburros) which lasted until 2am on a weekday! The date lasted until 2am because we started talking to strangers at dinner and I (as friendly as I am) invited our new "friends" back to my place for drinks. Back at my place, they found out we were on our first date and decided to give us alone time. The first couple of weeks Jason and I spent almost every day together and each date lasted until about 2am. The late nights were quite tiring so we gave ourselves an earlier curfew and continued to see each other just about every day. After about a year of dating, he surprised me with a proposal on a Maui beach and on October 22, 2005 we were married! 9:46 pm
  12. Shannon
    December 21, 2007 | #104
    Fate One night this lost girl was sitting at a lonely bar stool thinking about her life and all the things she had done so wrong. A drink to wash the sorrow away! People passing with a glance not knowing what was going on inside. She had just made the hardest decision in her life and from the outside you would never know. A tall man appeared behind her telling her to "go home" and being ready to leave she got up and went with him. Opening the doors from behind her came a force she was not ready for. This man {her man} pushed her down the stairs of the bar from behind. In complete shock and disarray she turned to him and said, "I cant believe you just did that." This man had been her shoulder, her friend, her rock and had known her past abuse enthralled upon her. The look in his face was one she had never seen, all because she didn't meet him at another bar and asked him to come there instead. What happened following would change her life forever. He threw her around that parking lot like a rag doll, slamming her against a fence, choking her 'til she saw no light. All the while saying, "This is how your ex did it, didnt he, you like that." "You want me to beat you like he did." She was screaming for someone to help her while at least 20 men watched him continue to choke and throw her around. The parking lot was angled and was very hard for her to gain grip because of her heels. Clinging to her cell phone, afraid to lose anything that may help her. He continued to push her towards the car, telling her to, "Go home, we will finish this there." She knew all she had to do was make it to those bar doors and she would be safe. He was so strong and every move she made he pushed her farther and farther from her destiny. One point she got so close and grabbed the railing by the door just as his friend stepped in to help throw her away from getting help. Just then a man steppped out those doors and saved her life. One man is all it took, he said, "Let her go." As the girl's man said, "She's drunk; she's my fiance, and I want to take her home." This superman being smarter than that said, "She doesn't want to go with you, and if you want to beat on someone, beat on me." This superman's brother urged him to stay out of it and just leave, but he didn't. He stepped in front of the girl just as the abusing man's friend pulled a gun. With a gun to this superman's face he didnt back down, he blocked this girl and made her able to get to the door safely. Frantic she ran inside grabbing all the men she could find, and a local cop. Without thinking if this man was still alive. When everyone exited the building all the men were gone. The one who saved this girl was no where to be found to thank. She stayed there while the police came and took pictures of the strangulation bruises covering her neck, which he would never do time for. One night, two and a half years later and lonely she called a chat line. Yes, a chat line. Thinking that hearing another voice on the other end would help her get through a lonely night. She talked to one man, for over 40 hours in one week 'til she decided she would put her guard down and meet him. For 15 minutes, which she stuck to. When she left that Shari's she knew she liked who the man was, something drew her to him. The next time she asked him to meet her at that fateful bar. She knew everyone there and knew she would be safe. They sat down drinks in hand and the conversations that changed her life happened. He told her, "He hated that bar because he almost got killed there trying to save a girl." She said, "What did she look like?" He followed with, "She was short, with blonde hair and these eyes I cant describe." She looked at him and he said, "IT WAS YOU — WASNT IT?" That moment fate had stepped in and she knew she had the chance to thank him for truly saving her life that night. They sat there comparing stories trying to explain to themselves how two and a half years later they would meet. In shock, they couldn't believe it, with goosebumps covering their bodies. An experience she had never had. This man was meant to come into her life and he did. This man was her fate... whether it was for anything more than to save her, he was. She can never respect any man more than this man and her own father. Her life is forever changed and the belief of fate and a higher power will always be there! We met {again} September 12, 2003, and the rest is history! Whether romantic or not, it is my story!!! --Shannon 1:25 pm
  13. Kristin & Eric
    December 21, 2007 | #103
    Eric and I met three years ago at a Portland promotional party... I was living in Michigan and here on business... he finally had a chance to get away from being a dad for a night and we ended up in the same place at the same time. A friend of his, Kurtis, gave me a compliment, for Eric, and I politely said thank you and began to walk away — when Kurtis grabbed my arm and brought me over to Eric and introduced us... we are getting married in June '08. Some call it luck- I call it fate. 10:18 am
  14. Leann
    December 20, 2007 | #101
    HEY! I would love to enter but my husband does not like taking photos. But, Good Luck to all the contestants! You take great photos! :D 10:35 pm
  15. Maria
    December 19, 2007 | #141
    "When I was young and single I used to go out to night clubs and that's where I first saw John. John and his friends always hung out near the ladies restroom and everytime I'd pass by he will always say to me, "Save me a dance," but he'd never come up to ask me. Finally, he found the courage to ask me to dance and that was on Valentine's Day, February 1982. "To make the story short: John and I were married on May 28, 1983, and we'll be celebrating our 25 years anniversary in May 2008. John and I have two wonderful boys, ages 23 and 18." Thanks, Maria 6:32 pm
  16. Dana
    December 18, 2007 | #100
    I met Doug through mutual friends one lonely ladies night out (Oct. 26, 1988) at a bar in Mississauga, ON, Canada. We had a brief separation after we first met, due to the fact he was a pro athlete, he was out of town, and I had forgotten. I fell in love with him that night, and I have never looked back … so, 19 years, two kids, two countries, and a second career, I love him just as I did that night on the dance floor! Who would have known this would all be so awesome so many years later?! Do you believe in love at first sight? I do!!! 3:16 pm
  17. Erica
    December 18, 2007 | #99
    I met Charlie on TriMet going to work one day. He sat in the seat next to me on the aisle side, and I didn't really notice anything because I was reading. I got to the end of my chapter several blocks from my stop, so I just closed the book and packed it away. He immediately asked if I was getting off at the next stop and conversation evolved from there. We both worked at the same company, so later in the day he sent me an email saying, "It was nice meeting you this morning." I responded and it evolved into a few coffee dates before our first "official" date about a week later. I thought it was all spontaneous, but it turns out he'd noticed me weeks before and was trying to figure out how he could casually start up a conversation with me without being that "weird guy on the bus." That was three and a half years ago. 2:19 pm
  18. MsB
    December 18, 2007 | #98
    @Dawn: haha! Girl, you are so silly! You win an award for cracking me up this morning! Thanks for the post -- it brings back memories of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Man, that was a cool joint. I had the best tan there. I gotta go back!!! But, I'll go visit you in NY first! I promise!!! 8:55 am
  19. Dawn
    December 17, 2007 | #97
    LOL, what about people in NY, huh? Since you already know my story, and I am family, it don't count. How romantic is my story: ever since he slept [in my bed] the first night in Mexico, he never left. I never knew how strong and powerful my snores can be. It captivated him and now almost 12 years later we look at each other and say, "Wow, it HAS been a LONG time." ("Twue lub, baybee," as Hef would say.) Just wanted to say hi and good luck to all the contestants out there. And, Ms.Bunn, your time to visit me is running short!!! Come as soon as you can because I might be moving next year!!! So you only have a limited amount of time for me to be the SUPER DUPER tour guide!!! 11:18 pm
  20. Ira
    December 17, 2007 | #96
    Romance Me Contest: I met Pierre when I was a sophmore in highschool. We were both attending summer school at Lincoln. We "went out" but broke up a few months later. I was crushed when we broke up. I made a wish that one day we would be back together. 12 years later, I wake up from the craziest dream. I dreamt that I was at Pierre's HS basketball game watching him as if we were still in highschool. For 2 nights I dreamt about him even though I haven't seen him for so long. So I decided to give him a call and we've been together since. Now we've been together for over 3 years and we have a beautiful son...all because of a wish and a dream. 12:56 pm

Wanted: 2008 Baby Rep

Wednesday, 09.19.07 | Promotions

Today marks Kaylee’s one-year birthday! But, she is also retiring as my baby rep. *pout* [A new baby rep will be announced shortly.]

[WHAT DOES A REP DO?]
My rep [parents, of course!] spreads the word about MsB Photography then will receive a free session and other really cool incentives.

P.S. Happy Birthday, Kaylee!!! I’ll miss your “cankles”! hehe!
UPDATE (07/20/08): Check out who is my new baby rep!

MsB Photography: Kaylee

MsB Photography: Kaylee

MsB Photography: Kaylee

[4] COMMENTS

  1. Jolly Molly the Clown
    September 21, 2007 | #26
    Great photos - very fresh looking and fun! Happy Birthday Kaylee!
    Jolly Molly the Clown 8:47 pm
  2. Jen-Jen
    September 21, 2007 | #25
    As I come back and check on these photos all the time, I am more and more convinced that Kaylee should remain your baby portrait rep. She's got a least a good couple years left... would ya reconsider??? ;P 12:36 pm
  3. Tara
    September 19, 2007 | #24
    Wait...why did the album just end?? I want to see more pictures!! Adorable...just adorable... 11:38 pm
  4. Jen-Jen
    September 19, 2007 | #23
    Aww, these are all schooooooooooooooooooooooooo kayoot! Why must you "retire" her? I wanna continue seeing MORE pictures-- she's just too adorable!!! :P 12:20 pm