Thanks everyone for your congrats! We are super stoked about it! Rather than planning the wedding surrounding some grand idea I've had since childhood (because I don't have one), we're letting the circumstances play out and kind of determine the details.
Thus far, circumstance has told us it's going to be in the US, most likely in Buffalo. It has also told us it's either going to be October 30th or 31st.
Now I know what some of you are thinking. Yes, I love Halloween to bits but I seriously did not select these dates! But I can see having lots of fun with it, fo sho! Keep your calendars free!
I think we'll try to get to the states late summer to take care of 'in person' details. So, I'm sure we'll throw together a nice big bonfire experience and hope you'll all join us for a little engagement celebration :)
Here's a pic shortly after he asked me. I look weird, but whatever, I was all kinds of crying and shaking and it's hard to take two person self-portraits. At least my long arms come in handy sometimes!
This was our little 'celebration' at London Heathrow Airport while we were waiting for our flight back to Doha. Seriously, the Virgin Atlantic lounge is freaking amazing there!
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03/16/2009 19:32 #48077
thank you!Category: engaged
03/14/2009 20:09 #48056
it's official!!!Category: engaged
(e:Rory) and I are formally, officially, 100% engaged! We are so happy!
This is how it went down:
He asked me on Friday the 13th in an old graveyard next to the old church in Ingatestone (his hometown). He got down on one knee. I was so overwhelmed with emotion I could hardly speak.
A small group of teenage boys that had just gotten out of school were coming down the path behind us, saw him on bended knee, and started shouting various congratulatory remarks and woohoo's. They passed us as we hung in a tight embrace, savoring the moment.
As we left the graveyard we rounded a corner to the Co-Op and the same boys were standing outside. They lined themselves up by the door and as we walked in started humming/singing "Da dum de dum, da dum de dum". It was very cute.
We just wanted to share our joy with all of you!
This is how it went down:
He asked me on Friday the 13th in an old graveyard next to the old church in Ingatestone (his hometown). He got down on one knee. I was so overwhelmed with emotion I could hardly speak.
A small group of teenage boys that had just gotten out of school were coming down the path behind us, saw him on bended knee, and started shouting various congratulatory remarks and woohoo's. They passed us as we hung in a tight embrace, savoring the moment.
As we left the graveyard we rounded a corner to the Co-Op and the same boys were standing outside. They lined themselves up by the door and as we walked in started humming/singing "Da dum de dum, da dum de dum". It was very cute.
We just wanted to share our joy with all of you!
boxerboi - 03/16/09 08:54
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so awesome. I am really happy for you :o)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so awesome. I am really happy for you :o)
jenks - 03/16/09 08:37
Congrats!
Congrats!
jbeatty - 03/15/09 13:32
Congratulations!!! How exciting for both of you.
Congratulations!!! How exciting for both of you.
tinypliny - 03/15/09 12:30
How charming! Thanks for sharing the story! :)
How charming! Thanks for sharing the story! :)
metalpeter - 03/15/09 10:05
Congrats. That is a pretty interesting way to get engaged I have to admit. Not to mention the entire thing with the boys sounds interesting also.
Congrats. That is a pretty interesting way to get engaged I have to admit. Not to mention the entire thing with the boys sounds interesting also.
janelle - 03/15/09 07:57
Congrats!
Congrats!
carolinian - 03/15/09 01:39
Congratulations. And also, thank Rory for being the guineapig for graveyard proposals. I at one point considered this, but was worried that the girl in question would find the whole thing a little too creepy (I guess my fears were unfounded).
Congratulations. And also, thank Rory for being the guineapig for graveyard proposals. I at one point considered this, but was worried that the girl in question would find the whole thing a little too creepy (I guess my fears were unfounded).
mrmike - 03/14/09 22:15
Absolutely Awesome!!
Absolutely Awesome!!
paul - 03/14/09 21:54
Congrats. I'm so happy for you.
Congrats. I'm so happy for you.
terry - 03/14/09 21:52
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
03/09/2009 03:31 #47992
target made me smile todayCategory: potpourri
Today has been joyful and taxing. We finally finished our 3rd full day of interviewing candidates. It has been great having the opportunity to interview folks for professional position. I've interviewed loads of student staff, but this is different. I guess it was also fun to sit on the other side of the table, knowing they are experiencing the same things I was a few years agao.
Once we were finished and tore down our booth, I took an adventurous little trip to Target. I did my homework online to figure out the bus route. It took about 40 minutes to get out there (only 20 to get back) and it was worth the journey. Of course, it didn't cost a dime to get out there, which is either odd or we did something wrong and cheated the system. I don't quite understand how the buses work here. I know it's free in a certain downtown zone, but we rode way the hell out into the burbs. No matter...I was able to pick up (e:Rory)'s requested jersey sheets and some more pumpkin candles, as well as a few other bits and bobs. I grabbed a few Easter eggs for an activity I'm doing and stocked up my favorite gum. Yay.
I've been having a hard time sorting out a change in my return flight because of the major time difference. So, I began to panic this evening. We found out when (e:Rory)'s grandfather's funeral is, and I am doing whatever I have to do to be there with my amazing future husband and his family.
I talked with my boss and supervisor about the situation and how it's very important to me to be there. They agreed. It means giving up another presentation (I see a trend in my professional development follies) but there is no question in my mind that I should be with (e:Rory) instead of in a room talking about sustainability. My supervisor has graciously agreed to step in for me and that means a lot to me. I am going to miss her when she leaves QF.
Once we were finished and tore down our booth, I took an adventurous little trip to Target. I did my homework online to figure out the bus route. It took about 40 minutes to get out there (only 20 to get back) and it was worth the journey. Of course, it didn't cost a dime to get out there, which is either odd or we did something wrong and cheated the system. I don't quite understand how the buses work here. I know it's free in a certain downtown zone, but we rode way the hell out into the burbs. No matter...I was able to pick up (e:Rory)'s requested jersey sheets and some more pumpkin candles, as well as a few other bits and bobs. I grabbed a few Easter eggs for an activity I'm doing and stocked up my favorite gum. Yay.
I've been having a hard time sorting out a change in my return flight because of the major time difference. So, I began to panic this evening. We found out when (e:Rory)'s grandfather's funeral is, and I am doing whatever I have to do to be there with my amazing future husband and his family.
I talked with my boss and supervisor about the situation and how it's very important to me to be there. They agreed. It means giving up another presentation (I see a trend in my professional development follies) but there is no question in my mind that I should be with (e:Rory) instead of in a room talking about sustainability. My supervisor has graciously agreed to step in for me and that means a lot to me. I am going to miss her when she leaves QF.
03/07/2009 14:21 #47975
it's snowingCategory: potpourri
It's snowing here. Pretty big change from the 80F in Doha. Seattle, what little I've seen of it, is really nice. It has a very walkable downtown area, and there are bookstores everywhere. I think the people at Barnes and Nobles know me already I've been in there so many times. That's something I really miss, bookstores and libraries. Sometimes you forget just how much you miss them until you have access to them again!
I'm on a short break from another long day of interviews. The great news is we have a few strong candidates and I'm excited about getting to work with someone I like. It's important to me, especially in the work I do, to have comrades. I really like that I get to have input this time, unlike last time, which was a negative experience.
Good things are on the horizon, I can feel the tingle in my tummy!
I'm on a short break from another long day of interviews. The great news is we have a few strong candidates and I'm excited about getting to work with someone I like. It's important to me, especially in the work I do, to have comrades. I really like that I get to have input this time, unlike last time, which was a negative experience.
Good things are on the horizon, I can feel the tingle in my tummy!
metalpeter - 03/07/09 17:03
It is weird to think that it is snowing in Seattle and Raining in Buffalo, it seems like it should be the other way around. Hope you find someone good and that you also have a great time and find some fun things to do.
It is weird to think that it is snowing in Seattle and Raining in Buffalo, it seems like it should be the other way around. Hope you find someone good and that you also have a great time and find some fun things to do.
03/06/2009 01:51 #47967
seattleI made it to Seattle. It was a long journey.
I'm suffering the jetlag of an 11 hour time difference. Yikes.
I miss (e:Rory) like mad.
We start interviewing potential candidates tomorrow early morning.
I love Discovery channel, I'm so happy my hotel has it.
Ciao.
I'm suffering the jetlag of an 11 hour time difference. Yikes.
I miss (e:Rory) like mad.
We start interviewing potential candidates tomorrow early morning.
I love Discovery channel, I'm so happy my hotel has it.
Ciao.
ladycroft - 03/07/09 14:22
featloaf, awesome!
featloaf, awesome!
leetee - 03/07/09 10:36
completely unrelated to this journal, but i have to tell you i have recently taken on what i think is your habit of referring to all fake meat products by their name but with an f. for example, i made a fake meatloaf the other day that i called featloaf... thanks for the vernacular
completely unrelated to this journal, but i have to tell you i have recently taken on what i think is your habit of referring to all fake meat products by their name but with an f. for example, i made a fake meatloaf the other day that i called featloaf... thanks for the vernacular
mrmike - 03/06/09 12:07
11 hour jet lag, yikes, that's like misplacing a day somewhere. Can you be so tired you're not tired anymore? I wonder
11 hour jet lag, yikes, that's like misplacing a day somewhere. Can you be so tired you're not tired anymore? I wonder
Yay! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Sapphire- naturally! sounds excellent. I have a feeling you would be just as pleased with a twist tie or rubberband ;)
Got your email- thanks for the awesome heads up :)
I'd love for the stars to align for a Halloween time celebration. It would be an awesome extension of the proposal and of course, you. Let's talk soon!
this is too crazy!
ooooh! pretty. Not just a boring old diamond. :)
Sorry, can't see the ring just yet as it's still being sized. I'm wearing a temporary. I can tell you what it is though: white gold with an emerald cut sapphire in the middle and a few little (I think they are called baguette?)diamonds that are inside the band on the sides.
I am so happy for you ladycroft! Rory is such a great guy and you definitely deserve to have a great guy for the rest of your life. I hope that you two always are very happy together.
congrats again!! (and--- is there a ring to show us?!)