I'm taking the Oprah Pledge....

I was driving to work this morning and almost got side-swiped by this horrid driver. I was on Lakeshore Drive, near Randolph and had to swerve into the next lane over because this crazy woman almost hit me. I looked over and her eyes and BOTH hands were glued to her cell phone. She was texting, and almost hit me. I decided right then and there to take the Oprah Pledge, and NEVER use my cell phone while driving. Although, besides this morning's incident, I was also slightly inspired to do the pledge because of an embarrassing incident earlier this week.

Long story...

Catherine Anne is my best friend Julie's aunt....but I've known her my whole life basically, and she's like family to me! I got this crazy email the other day and thought it was a joke. I called Julie to confirm, and she said it was true. Soo...Catherine Anne is a huge Oprah fan, and happened to be browsing on O's website the other day. She saw something on there about 2011 brides, and decided to send the Oprah show my info since I will soon be a 2011 bride....I couldn't believe it, but they wanted to talk to me! So, now we're back to earlier this week. Monday morning to be precise. I'm driving to work talking to my friend Jen. I see on the other line that the OPRAH show is calling me and immediately tell Jen I must go. I pick up. The woman was so nice, but the first thing she asked me was "are you driving right now?". I said yes, but I'm using my hands-free set :) (implied smiley). I guess all O employees take her pledge, and in that pledge you also cannot talk to someone else if they're driving- it will help prevent accidents people! She was so nice, and told me we could chat later. Well...I was too excited, so I told her I'd pull over. I pull into the Whole Foods parking lot and shut off my car. We chatted for about 15 minutes or so. She had heard a little bit about me...but wanted to hear more. She was asking about Chris & I, and our struggles. I told her how we met...we're almost-high-school sweethearts. I told her about how amazing he is. I was telling her about all the special things he's done for me, especially while I was going through treatment for about a year. She asked about my sledding accident + diagnosis. I explained everything and told her how much stronger your relationships become when tragedy hits. My trauma and sickness had really brought Chris and I closer. It was a huge struggle, but I wouldn't of gotten through it without him (and my fam and friends of course!). I told her how he shaved his head when I had to shave mine, the surprise wig party he helped throw for me, and about our special celebratory trip to San Diego. I told her when we got engaged, and told her why we waited almost a decade to do it. She had also asked what kind of planning we had done, which embarrassingly I told her, really none. I'm too busy/too broke to plan a wedding....ehh. Anyway, that was that! It was pretty neat though...she is going to enter the information in her database and will contact me if the criteria matches! Have to say thanks for Chris for being so amazing. My little stint on here only highlights his awesomeness as a fiance. But really, he's my soul mate- and could not imagine my life without him being a part of it!

So....

I just wanted to share this little story....I felt so lucky to have been contacted by the Oprah Show!! Big shout out thanks to Catherine Anne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This doesn't usually happen to everyday normal people like me....

We had to send a photo also....we tried to find a cute one...




So, now because of my embarrassing phone while driving run in with the O show (which by the way, the woman was soo sweet and understandable) and almost being hit...I am now pledging not to use my cell phone in the car....not at all... :) and you all should too.....

xoxo

ps. maybe I should email the O show this this blog post? ;)