But a funny thing sooooo close thing happened today that is not related to the fire. We participated in the Bailey's Finders Keepers event in Fayetteville. This is a high tech scavenger hunt run by the local jewelry store (where I got my engagement ring). First, it is a total blast. This can come as a surprise to no one that I would love something like this. We were ready, worked as a team and got to explore downtown Fayetteville on our bikes (Paul will tell he was pleasantly surprised; I already knew). Well, we got to the end and felt good. And the more people talked, the better we felt. And then a guy that Paul knows from class told us that we did really well. And we were feeling better.
And did I mention that first prize was a $12,000 diamond ring? Nice, right?
And we were hanging out. And they announced 5th place, 4th place. At this point, Paul and I start having the crazy thought that we might have won. We're afraid to say it, but we're both thinking it. But also afraid to think it. I mean, we don't have that kind of luck. We have incredibly blessed lives that involve the kind of luck that involves flat tires, fire trucks, expensive vet bills for the dogs...
3rd place...not us.
2nd place...us! We think that we lost first place by less points that I have fingers on my hand. I'm so excited that we won second, but sad that we were sooooo close. The couple who won was cute and they have 3 little kids and she had a small ring. They totally deserved it and they were thrilled. And we won tickets to a Canes game, which is super fun and unexpected. But still........we were so close to a very pretty ring.
Maybe next time! Have I mentioned that I am already planning how to streamline our process? Type A much?
