What's in a name.....

In the second or third grade I took it upon myself to change the spelling of my first name. My first name is legally spelled "Pamie" however being the rebellious person I am, I chose to drop the "e" on the end and spell my name "Pami". You may be wondering how or why I would think of such an idea. Well, I recall my mother telling me the story of my name. My father was given the wonderful privilege of naming me. As I understand it, he had a thing for a character on Dallas named Pam. My mother wasn't going to stand for him naming me simply "Pam" therefore she decided to add an "i" thus naming me "Pami". Well, according to my mother the nurse who wrote down the information for my birth certificate decided to add an "e" thus turning my name into "Pamie".

Anywho, for the past 20 years I have spelled my name as Pami. I knew that the day would come when I would have to make a choice either go back to spelling it the way it is legally supposed to be or legally changing it to reflect my spelling. I decided last summer that I would go back to my "Pamie" spelling because it would be easier in the long run to pick up the "e" that I so casually threw away! LOL!

Ok...enough of the first name drama. I have been thinking really hard the past few weeks about what I plan on doing with my married name. Now, clearly I know that I'm not a celebrity nor a public official (***don't trip...I will one day! just watch!) but I have really struggled with the thought of giving up my current last name. In the professional realm I have established myself in this area and I'm a little hesitant to give that name up. I fully understand that I am not the first nor will I be the last to go through this experience however I do know that I don't do change well and I've had my last name for the past 28 years!

Ultimately I know that I will drop my last name and proudly take on his name. After all, I am me regardless of an "e" so changing my last name won't change me either! Wow... my entire name will be different! Once again...only Pami...oops I mean Pamie finds herself in these situations!

My Proposal (Part II)

Kevin is really a sweetheart!!! He placed an ad in our local newspaper asking me to marry him. It is so sweet and romantic! I am truly blessed to have a man like him. Enjoy!

Below is the actual link where you view the proposal online. I'm not sure how long the link will be active so enjoy it while you can!

http://epaper.newbernsunjournal.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=RlNKLzIwMDgvMDcvMDIjQWQwMDMwNg==&Mode=G&Locale=english-adl-skin-custom

HE PROPOSED!!!!!!!

Kevin proposed tonight!!! It was so sweet how he popped the question. He started out by asking me this afternoon how would feel if I were proposed to twice. I was like it wouldn't matter to me how many times he proposed to me. He had a plan in place already but of course he couldn't contain himself. We left for bible study early because Kevin insisted that we arrive early so he could speak to our pastor. Once Pastor Smith arrived Kevin quickly got up and said he need to speak to him in the hallway.

I figured something was up at that point again I wasn't that sure. Well, Pastor decided to begin bible study as usual with asking people if they had anything they wanted to share. A couple of people spoke then the next think I knew Kevin was getting up! He starts out thanking everyone for their support over the past few weeks as he has been dealing with some stresses at work. He turns to me and thanks me as well. Then next thing I know he starts to kneel as he is reaching in his pocket and pulls out the ring box!!!!

I don't remember all that he said at that point! I was clearly speechless and taken back by everything. I did shed a few tears because I was so shocked and happy. I trembled as I held out my hand for him to slide the ring on my finger. He asked me to marry him and I said YES!!!!!!!!!

I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!