Anyways, let me set the stage for whats currently going on in my life. I just got engaged last weekend (whoop!) to the most amazing guy. He is perfect for me in every way possible and makes me a better person. We were in Fredericksburg for a long weekend (Sat-Tues) just to get away and relax. We hadn't been able to take a real vacation all year so figured this was good enough. I knew there was a chance he might propose while we were there but wasn't sure. Well, on Sunday we got up and went to breakfast then did some shopping around town. We then decided to go back to our cottage to decide what we wanted to do for the rest of the day. Let me explain where we were staying so this makes a little more sense. We had reserved this place through a management company, but it was actually someone's garage turned cottage...kind of strange, I know. Anyway, we got back to our garage/cottage and there was a box of chocolate covered strawberries on a chair next to our door and a bottle of wine shattered all over the floor. I asked what it was and Mr. Fiance didn't really say much. I knew something was up but still wasn't quite sure what was going on. I opened the door to the cottage not knowing what to expect, and I heard our song playing on his computer. I turned around and asked him how he did that and he just shrugged. Then I started crying, yup..what started as a few tears of joys turned into straight up crying. I hugged him and we kind of danced to the song, mainly b/c I would not let go of him. Once the tears started to slow down, he told me he should probably say something. He got out his index card and explained that he wrote everything down because he was afraid he would be too nervous and forget everything. I fully appreciate that note card, because 1. I would have done the same thing and 2. Now I don't have to worry about forgetting what he said. I have that note card that I will keep forever. I was thinking about typing it up and framing it (the note card is 2 sided so can't really frame it). Anyway, back to the story. He gives me his speech then gets down on one knee and asks me to marry him. I had thought about this day several times since we've been talking about getting engaged, but let me tell you..you have no idea until you go through it. There are so many emotions! I fell in love with him all over again that day. The ring didn't hurt his cause either ;) Speaking of the ring, for those who haven't seen it yet:
It's hard to tell with the crappy picture, but it is a round solitaire with a channel cathedral setting. One of my favorite parts of the ring is that 9 of the 14 side diamonds came from my Grandma's wedding set. I inherited the set from my mom and really wanted to do something with the rings besides keep them in a jewelry box my whole life. I figured this was a great way to keep a piece of my family with me at all times.
Ok enough sappy stuff. I have a few other things going on in my life that are going to make wedding planning not so easy. I am also currently in grad school and couldn't despise it more. I HATE it! Yep, that's right...hate! I am fighting both tooth and nail to get through it, but it honestly just sucks. So why am I doing it, you may ask. Well, my boss really pressured me to do it, and I know it will definitely help me out in the long run with my career. So push I must...hopefully I'll be done by the end of 2012...but, we'll see. I am also in the process of applying to take my PE exam in the spring. For all those non-engineers out there, it's a huge 8 hour licensing test that is vital for my career. My application is due in less than a month and is nowhere near complete. I have to document all of my experience thus far, which some dates back to 2004. Does anyone else not remember what they did at work 6 years ago. I definitely don't so it's been a pretty big struggle to get this done. Once I get my application in and they accept it (fingers crossed!), I will take a prep course starting in February-ish to get ready for the test in April.
So I guess you could call me a busy person. I've always been this way and will probably continue, but hopefully the future things I'm busy with won't be as stressful.
I think I've bored you enough for the time being. Time to start googling reception venues while the movers continue to empty my apartment.
