Southern Hospitality and Charm

Saying that 2008 entered with a bang is quite an understatement! I am only into the 12th day of the new year and for the first time today, I am able to move forward in my new years resolution.

Just about every year for as long as I can remember, it seemed to be that my new years resolution always consisted of getting into shape, eating healthy or something along the lines of personal wellness. Well this year, I am sticking with the trend, but rather than doing something that is good for the body, I am going to exercise and do what is good for the heart and soul; write or in today's lingo, "blog." 2007 was not a year that involved much writing, so I have decided to change that for 2008! I think 2008 is going to be a year full of challenges, excitement, and adventure!

If you were to find me right now, you would find me nestled in a booth, in the corner of Panera, in one of my favorite cities, Birmingham, Alabama. In the past year, I have been to this cities more time than I have to my own hometown. And with every trip, I find that I fall more and more in love with this area. I think what warms my heart about this area is that it reminds me of being back home with it's rolling hill and breathtaking scenery, however it is a place that truly has captured the essence of southern hospitality and charm. It is a little city with a big, warm heart. I know this may sounds rather strange, but in all honesty, it doesn't matter if you are walking down the street or pumping gas, everyone is alway friendly and endearing.

In a few minutes I'm about to head out to begin getting ready for the Great Southern Bridal Show. I'm not quite sure what it entails. All I do know is that when I looked through the Alabama Weddings Magazine , I began to feel that I may be a little out of my league. I'm beginning to think the brides in this area are kinda like the brides in Dallas with the theme, "Go Big, or Go Home!" I don't think I can even begin to describe what some of these weddings were like! These pictures put Platinum Weddings to shame! I'm excited for what tomorrow holds and hopefully the potential business it brings!

I am now off to captivate one bride at a time!