Going To The Chapel...

/ Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Ah guys! I don't even know where to start! My heart is all a flutter and I'm super excited! It's been hard keeping this a secret for two weeks, but I wanted to make sure all our close friends and family knew before we went announcing it to the world (though if you follow me on instagram you got an early sneak peek). Anyways! Words cannot describe how over the moon I am! Greg is now my fiance! Woohoo!

It all happened on July 11th, and I will say this, I was caught completely off guard! Keep in mind it was only a month ago when I had my proposal psych out, so I was pretty darn sure Greg wasn't going to propose. In fact I was having a pretty crummy day because I woke up and couldn't find my dog. Nothing is worse than waking up and thinking your dog has run away (luckily he was hiding in the backyard and nothing bad happened). So when Greg suggested we take outfit photos to take my mind off my bad day, I thought nothing of it. BOY WAS I WRONG.

After taking lots of outfit photos we had lost the lighting and I was ready to head back to the car. On the way out I got distracted by some daisies and started to snap some photos. A second later I could hear Greg say behind me "Hey hun", so I turned around and there he was on one knee! The minute I saw this I began to cry (like, full on ugly crying). Then in true Megan fashion, the first thing out of my mouth was "Is this really happening?!" followed by a lot more happy tears. Finally when he asked me to be his wife I awkwardly exclaimed "Of course I will stupid!" to which I instantly thought -wow, way to keep it classy Megan-. I think Greg was surprised by my answer so when he said "What?" I replied with "...of course I will!" and tried to pretend like I never said the 'stupid' part... but we both know I did, haha! I was a hot mess. But his proposal was absolutely wonderful.

I was so happy it took place at Cullen Gardens too because we always go there for walks when we want to have a romantic evening. It also means a lot to us because Cullen Gardens was a big part of our childhood before it closed down and became an overgrown and abandoned park. Reminiscing about our childhood is one of the things we always do when there, and now we will always reminisce about our proposal too!

blog wanderlust whimsy megan wedding proposal
However, the funniest part of the evening was when we were leaving and we ran into a group of 6 or so photographers walking to their cars. One of the older ladies saw that I had been crying and stopped to ask what was wrong. I told her nothing was wrong and that Greg had just proposed and she screamed out "OH MY GOD SHE JUST GOT ENGAGED!!!" and then proceeded to give Greg and I giant hugs. haha. Thank you super sweet stranger lady, I will always remember you when I tell the story of my engagement and how cute you were. The other photographers all stopped to congratulate us and when she left the sweet older lady said the best piece of advice she could give us from her 35 years of marriage was to never go to bed angry and always say I love you. Bless her heart.

As for a wedding date, it won't be for a while because Greg and I want to settle down in a nice house first. That being said, we're thinking June 2015 will probably be when we tie the knot! It's so exciting that I get to marry such a great guy, and my best friend! I can't wait to be Mrs. Megan Thursby!

Until then, I hope you all have a day as wonderful as mine is!

♥ Megan
blog wanderlust whimsy megan wedding proposal
Ah guys! I don't even know where to start! My heart is all a flutter and I'm super excited! It's been hard keeping this a secret for two weeks, but I wanted to make sure all our close friends and family knew before we went announcing it to the world (though if you follow me on instagram you got an early sneak peek). Anyways! Words cannot describe how over the moon I am! Greg is now my fiance! Woohoo!

It all happened on July 11th, and I will say this, I was caught completely off guard! Keep in mind it was only a month ago when I had my proposal psych out, so I was pretty darn sure Greg wasn't going to propose. In fact I was having a pretty crummy day because I woke up and couldn't find my dog. Nothing is worse than waking up and thinking your dog has run away (luckily he was hiding in the backyard and nothing bad happened). So when Greg suggested we take outfit photos to take my mind off my bad day, I thought nothing of it. BOY WAS I WRONG.

After taking lots of outfit photos we had lost the lighting and I was ready to head back to the car. On the way out I got distracted by some daisies and started to snap some photos. A second later I could hear Greg say behind me "Hey hun", so I turned around and there he was on one knee! The minute I saw this I began to cry (like, full on ugly crying). Then in true Megan fashion, the first thing out of my mouth was "Is this really happening?!" followed by a lot more happy tears. Finally when he asked me to be his wife I awkwardly exclaimed "Of course I will stupid!" to which I instantly thought -wow, way to keep it classy Megan-. I think Greg was surprised by my answer so when he said "What?" I replied with "...of course I will!" and tried to pretend like I never said the 'stupid' part... but we both know I did, haha! I was a hot mess. But his proposal was absolutely wonderful.

I was so happy it took place at Cullen Gardens too because we always go there for walks when we want to have a romantic evening. It also means a lot to us because Cullen Gardens was a big part of our childhood before it closed down and became an overgrown and abandoned park. Reminiscing about our childhood is one of the things we always do when there, and now we will always reminisce about our proposal too!

blog wanderlust whimsy megan wedding proposal
However, the funniest part of the evening was when we were leaving and we ran into a group of 6 or so photographers walking to their cars. One of the older ladies saw that I had been crying and stopped to ask what was wrong. I told her nothing was wrong and that Greg had just proposed and she screamed out "OH MY GOD SHE JUST GOT ENGAGED!!!" and then proceeded to give Greg and I giant hugs. haha. Thank you super sweet stranger lady, I will always remember you when I tell the story of my engagement and how cute you were. The other photographers all stopped to congratulate us and when she left the sweet older lady said the best piece of advice she could give us from her 35 years of marriage was to never go to bed angry and always say I love you. Bless her heart.

As for a wedding date, it won't be for a while because Greg and I want to settle down in a nice house first. That being said, we're thinking June 2015 will probably be when we tie the knot! It's so exciting that I get to marry such a great guy, and my best friend! I can't wait to be Mrs. Megan Thursby!

Until then, I hope you all have a day as wonderful as mine is!

♥ Megan
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Hey guys, sorry for the 2 week hiatus on the blog lately. I decided I needed to take a small break because of some crazy family stuff going on. But here I am! And I've got some super exciting news to share with you tomorrow so be sure you stop by!

As for what I've been doing with my time away from the computer... well honestly, majority of the time I've spent sitting outside reading World War Z and tending to my garden which I'm super proud of this year. All my flowers have grown amazingly and they are so bright and cheerful! So I took a few pictures to share. Enjoy!

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blog wanderlust whimsy megan garden flowers
blog wanderlust whimsy megan garden flowers
blog wanderlust whimsy megan garden flowers
blog wanderlust whimsy megan garden flowers
Happy Monday everyone!

♥ Megan

Time to Relax and Reflect

by on Monday, July 29, 2013
Hey guys, sorry for the 2 week hiatus on the blog lately. I decided I needed to take a small break because of some crazy family stuff going ...
blog wanderlust whimsy megan friday favourites
♥ love ♥ this sign. I want one just like it for my work space

blog wanderlust whimsy megan friday favourites
♥ love ♥ how cute Sammi looks in her Miss Piggy Dress from I'm Your Present. I LOVE the dress too!

blog wanderlust whimsy megan friday favourites
♥ love ♥ this illustration

blog wanderlust whimsy megan friday favourites
♥ love ♥ this giant stingray! It's 13 feet long!

blog wanderlust whimsy megan friday favourites
♥ love ♥ these gorgeous flowers

blog wanderlust whimsy megan friday favourites
♥ love ♥ the Fashion Police Adventures


♥ love ♥ this video. Not going to lie, I teared up a bit because sometimes people can be really wonderful

blog wanderlust whimsy megan friday favourites
♥ These musical swings in Montreal. What a great way to make people feel like a kid again

♥ This article, Between My Thighs and Yours: Let's Talk About Chub Rub, is amazing and I can't wait to try some of these remedies. I loathe chub rub!

25 Things Girls and Supervillians Have in Common. This made me laugh.

35 Random Corners Of The Internet You Should Visit When You Need A Break. These are so good if you need a mental break from working on the computer for too long or if you need a break from life stress.

♥ These yummy recipes: Disneyland's Loaded Baked Potato Soup (best soup I've ever eaten!), Blueberry & Orange Ice Pops, Summer Macaroni Salad with crispy pancetta, peas, and a lemon-thyme dressing

♥ This comic strip: Bioshock Infinite Possibilities

Man, this week was a crazy one. It started off pretty rough with some family drama and my Grandpa being sick but as the week went on things got a lot better. I sure am happy it's Friday though! Have a great weekend everybody!

♥ Megan

Friday Favourites

by on Friday, July 12, 2013
♥ love ♥ this sign. I want one just like it for my work space ♥ love ♥ how cute Sammi looks in her Miss Piggy Dress from I'm Y...
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Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10

As with all my other wishlists, this month's is an eclectic mix of pretty things. Looking at this list I think it's safe to say cut outs, scallops, gold and graphic prints are my recent musings, but I'm also really loving all things retro as I *FINALLY* got around to watching Mad Men. I've only watched 5 episodes but I'm hooked. And if this book could help me achieve all the cute hairstyles from that show then I'd be set for life!

What's on your wishlist this month?

♥ Megan

July Wishlist

by on Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 As with all my other wishlists, this month's is an eclectic mix of ...
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Alright kids, I like to keep it real here on Wanderlust & Whimsy so I'm going to come right out and say it...
I hate pants. I hate how they accentuate my thighs, I hate having to hem them because I'm short, and most importantly I hate how impossible it is to find a pair that will stay up on these big ole birthing hips of mine (dear clothing companies: please add 1 damn inch to the top of your pants!) That being said, pants can also be great if you're a curvy girl like me and you just don't feel like dealing with chub rub. So here I am. In pants. Which I hate. But you know what? That's ok. Because I've figured out the best way to combat my pants problem is by wearing an awesome nerdy t-shirt!

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I know, I know. Everyone loves cute dresses, but I'd be lying to you and myself if I didn't say I LOVE my nerdy t-shirts and I enjoy wearing them just like this. Nothing fancy; no crazy heels, no sparkly jewelry, no gorgeous hairstyles. Nope. This is me through and through. One day I'll be super girly and the next super nerdy, that's just who I am! Not to mention I'm a GIANT Doctor Who fan, so buying this shirt was a no brainer.

blog wanderlust whimsy megan outfit details
As for accessories, I tend to keep things simple when I'm out and about. The bracelet I wore because the marble part reminds me of the Weeping Angels and my bag (which you are probably sick of seeing) has turned into my trusty camera bag. Then I threw on some studded black flats and my pink glasses and I was set for a day of cemetery exploring on one of the hottest days we've had this summer. (Oh boy was it hot!)

blog wanderlust whimsy megan outfit details
blog wanderlust whimsy megan outfit details
Shirt: Universal Studios | Pants: Old Navy | Shoes: Target | Bracelet: Found on the road when I was a kid Glasses: Clearly Contacts: Love L740 Cotton Candy | Bag: Little Black Bag

We ended the day off with 5 consecutive games of Smash Up, and a new game addiction. I thought Pandemic was fantastic, but oh man, Smash Up is even better! Not to mention, winning 5 out of 5 games was pretty awesome! Greg might disagree with me though! haha

I hope you had a great weekend!

♥ Megan

What I Wore: Don't Blink

by on Monday, July 08, 2013
Alright kids, I like to keep it real here on Wanderlust & Whimsy so I'm going to come right out and say it... I hate pants . I hat...