The Juicy Stuff: How It Happened
I bet you all are dying to hear how he proposed. Well, how about we start with how he didn’t. John’s original plan was to have his parents fly over for a surprise visit, and then do a very traditional asking-for-your-daughter’s-hand-in-marriage-with-both-side’s-parents-present type of thing… As most of you know, no one in my family can keep secrets for very long. He told my mom, and my mom told my dad, and my dad blurted it out in front of me while we were watching TV. Okay, plan #1 = failed. On to plan #2. Purchase a package of Reese Peanut Butter Cups (they’re my favorite candy), cut a hole in the middle of one, place engagement ring in the hole, reseal. Problems: too messy, and Fiona might eat it. Plan #2 = failed. On to plan #3 (third time’s the charm, right?). It was the Monday before Valentine’s Day, and we were at home watching our normal evening shows: The Big Bang Theory & How I Met Your Mother. John suddenly steals my “trainer ring” and starts stepping on my stomach, trying to make me feel the urge to use the bathroom. That didn’t work until 20 minutes later. I run to the bathroom during a commercial break, and rushed back as to not miss the episode. John kinda sat there with a confused look on his face. I didn’t think anything of it. After the show, he said to take a shower, so off I go. This time, I turn on the lights to the bedroom (on my previous trip, I ran straight to the bathroom without switching on the lights). And there it was on the bed. No, not the box. The Wedding Ring Shop bag, with the box inside. I knew it was empty, but I looked anyways — a girl can always hope, right? I just figured it was another of his teasing tricks again (he does that a lot). So I shower, and come out. Now I don’t have my contacts or glasses on, so I can’t see very well. The bag is still on the bed, so me being all hopeful goes back to look in the empty box again. Then I hear him say, “Look, I found it!” I turn around, and all I saw was him as a blurry mess holding something. I walk closer to him and spotted THE SHINY!! John does this thing called the “air shiny” where he pretends to be holding my ring and slipping it on (or trying to take it off) my finger. This time he did it with the real thing. At first, I thought it was another teasing session he had planned — I expected him to pull the ring away as I tried to slip it on……… but he didn’t!! And there it sat on my finger. Sparkly… oh so sparkly!! Yeah, I didn’t get much sleep that night, and I was still giddy for the next 4 days. Hahaha! And that’s the story!! And here are the pictures!!
Boyz II Men Concert
Monday night was a big day for me (finally getting my shiny), but I forgot to mention what happened Monday afternoon!! I was sitting at my work station, bored, and I hear Krater96 play their “queue” to call in for their Valentine’s Day Prize: Boyz II Men Concert tickets & a coupon for Capone’s Ultimate Detail (wash & wax). Now, I’ve been trying to win these contest for gawd knows how long — the $1,000 Inspiration Furniture, Spa Package, $1,000 cash — so I didn’t expect to win. I just kept redialing out of habit, and then I hear the DJ, “Hello. You’re caller 9, congratulations you’ve just won!!“ I was totally caught off guard. I sounded like a bimbo, haha! Farida also mentioned that her co-workers had heard me on the radio — how embarassing!! And is it just me, or is Krater96 the “office worker” channel?? XD. Anyways, I walked down to Fort Street Mall today to pick up the tickets (it was so humid today). Looks like we’ll be sitting in Section A in the last row. Not bad. They are floor seats. I haven’t been to many concerts, so this will be a fun experience. It’s on Saturday (02/14/09) at 7:30PM. Below is a map of where we’ll be sitting in relation to the center stage. Maybe I’ll catch some good shots of the performers!!
Officially Engaged!!
As of February 9, 2009, 10:15PM, we are happy to announced that we are now officially engaged!! Thank you to all who have congratulated us. We are so excited!! Pictures to follow!! :)
Creating Our Own Centerpieces?
We are taking a look at some ideas for creating our own centerpieces for the tables. Hoping that this will help with minimizing the overall cost of the wedding. We found a few ideas on making folded flowers.
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How to Propose?
Even though she knows it’s coming. She doesn’t know when and how. So I’ve been looking for ideas on how I will propose. Here are some proposal videos I found.
Failed Proposal at a Basketball Game
I’m not going with this idea. And I would hate for that to happen to anyone.
iPhone Fake Commercial Proposal
This is actually a pretty cool idea.
Chrono Trigger Proposal
Well made and pulled off. Especially if the person plays the game.
Little Big Planet Proposal
Very well made for the game. But I found it very odd that she didn’t stop playing when she saw the note…
Zales String Proposal Commercial
This is very very nice. The music goes very well with the video. Great job for the company.
Artistically made Art Gallery Proposal
This one is just crazy. Extremely well done.
