I have been trying to remember my first meeting with Michelle, as I recall it was in a campus coffee shop at Tech. Our friend introduced us, they were studying Wildlife and I was studying Nutrition. The thing I most remember about this introduction was a crazy, bright, pink fleece that Michelle was wearing. This fleece 
pattern really was amazing, bright pink with purple and green flowers (or something like that?). As our friendship grew, I realized Michelle wore this fleece everyday in the winter, which in Blacksburg lasts forever, usually with a brightly colored hat and mittens. I also learned that Michelle's life and spirit was just as colorful as her attire. She was the mayor of Blacksburg, she knew everyone and everyone knew her, crossing all groups (human and non-human), even unwanted, broken-down, blind animals....she touched everyone. And we can not forget that she is a "Swan Mom", whenever I hear "Hey 19"- I think of swan #19, Michelle had names for all her baby swans. From that first meeting, our friendship was not only filled with brightness, but an infectious smile and belly-aching laughter. As I was engulfed by Michelle's magnetic energy, I later learned about the exciting O'Malley clan. I was an honorary O'Malley for a very organized family reunion weekend in Ireland after college. In Ireland, I learned that Michelle's energy is as explosive as her sisters and as mellow as her brothers. I felt honored and proud to be apart of such a fun family (even if only for a weekend). Ben you are so lucky! Ben and Michelle are a great match and fit right into each other's worlds. I am so happy you both are taking this leap together. My only wish is that I lived closer, to enjoy some of that magnetic and colorful energy. Michelle I love you! OXO
pattern really was amazing, bright pink with purple and green flowers (or something like that?). As our friendship grew, I realized Michelle wore this fleece everyday in the winter, which in Blacksburg lasts forever, usually with a brightly colored hat and mittens. I also learned that Michelle's life and spirit was just as colorful as her attire. She was the mayor of Blacksburg, she knew everyone and everyone knew her, crossing all groups (human and non-human), even unwanted, broken-down, blind animals....she touched everyone. And we can not forget that she is a "Swan Mom", whenever I hear "Hey 19"- I think of swan #19, Michelle had names for all her baby swans. From that first meeting, our friendship was not only filled with brightness, but an infectious smile and belly-aching laughter. As I was engulfed by Michelle's magnetic energy, I later learned about the exciting O'Malley clan. I was an honorary O'Malley for a very organized family reunion weekend in Ireland after college. In Ireland, I learned that Michelle's energy is as explosive as her sisters and as mellow as her brothers. I felt honored and proud to be apart of such a fun family (even if only for a weekend). Ben you are so lucky! Ben and Michelle are a great match and fit right into each other's worlds. I am so happy you both are taking this leap together. My only wish is that I lived closer, to enjoy some of that magnetic and colorful energy. Michelle I love you! OXO
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