Becky and I are engaged!
After two years of dating, on June 19th, Becky and I are engaged!
A funny thing happened in NYC
...
I was meaning to propose on Sunday in the park. But I had my ring on me on Saturday, in case I changed my mind.
We arrived on Saturday. Friday would have been stressful with leaving work and getting into the city. Besides, on a Friday we wouldn't get in until 10. So, it was a Saturday we left at. Got in the city around 3, killed time by walking around the hotel (on 30th and Lexington, right where the tourists like to be.). I had reservations at Tao on 58th near the park. I had the ring on me at all times because 1. I'm NOT leaving that in the hotel room and 2.) plans CAN change.
So, we went to dinner (a cab ride made it easier than figuring out the subway) and had a great asian meal. The restaurant was crowded and tables were real close together, so I decided that option was out. We finished our meal and we headed outside. Not really having a plan after that and seeing we still had daylight outside AND seeing as we were close to the park I thought a short walk could be in order.
So, we got to the park. Walked past the zoo and went as far as we could with Becky and her fancy shoes. So, we turned around. We walked near the Dairy (or as most call it, the visitors' center) at dusk. And what was a great night. Clear skies, warm weather made that part happen. I sat her down and described what she and our relationship meant to me. And I stood up, pulled a ring out of my pocket for a woman on the verge of tears, got on one knee and asked her (who was now in complete tears) to marry me. After several, repeated answers of "yes" (in case I missed the first several), we kissed and hugged and talked about it. We had people walking by, but I didn't seem to care and I'm sure Becky was unaware of anything else. I had placed the ring on her finger (scared it wouldn't fit ... even though I had her ring size) and we walked together to the entrance of the park as we had come in ... but this time in a more betrothed sense.
Where the magic happened.
We took a horse and carriage ride (if there was a time to take one ... that was the moment) and held each other and looked the ring and smiled ... kissed ..etc.
We then found a small bar and had drinks next to our hotel and talked about what happened and was was to happen.
Even though I planned on Bethesda Plaza on a nice Sunday day, I couldn't hold out. The night just seemed ... perfect.
And it was.
So, we're looking at April. And I hope you'll be able to make it. And of course I'll keep you posted.
I said "yes" to a Guschl. What the ...?
I was meaning to propose on Sunday in the park. But I had my ring on me on Saturday, in case I changed my mind.
We arrived on Saturday. Friday would have been stressful with leaving work and getting into the city. Besides, on a Friday we wouldn't get in until 10. So, it was a Saturday we left at. Got in the city around 3, killed time by walking around the hotel (on 30th and Lexington, right where the tourists like to be.). I had reservations at Tao on 58th near the park. I had the ring on me at all times because 1. I'm NOT leaving that in the hotel room and 2.) plans CAN change.
So, we went to dinner (a cab ride made it easier than figuring out the subway) and had a great asian meal. The restaurant was crowded and tables were real close together, so I decided that option was out. We finished our meal and we headed outside. Not really having a plan after that and seeing we still had daylight outside AND seeing as we were close to the park I thought a short walk could be in order.
So, we got to the park. Walked past the zoo and went as far as we could with Becky and her fancy shoes. So, we turned around. We walked near the Dairy (or as most call it, the visitors' center) at dusk. And what was a great night. Clear skies, warm weather made that part happen. I sat her down and described what she and our relationship meant to me. And I stood up, pulled a ring out of my pocket for a woman on the verge of tears, got on one knee and asked her (who was now in complete tears) to marry me. After several, repeated answers of "yes" (in case I missed the first several), we kissed and hugged and talked about it. We had people walking by, but I didn't seem to care and I'm sure Becky was unaware of anything else. I had placed the ring on her finger (scared it wouldn't fit ... even though I had her ring size) and we walked together to the entrance of the park as we had come in ... but this time in a more betrothed sense.
Where the magic happened.
We took a horse and carriage ride (if there was a time to take one ... that was the moment) and held each other and looked the ring and smiled ... kissed ..etc.
We then found a small bar and had drinks next to our hotel and talked about what happened and was was to happen.
Even though I planned on Bethesda Plaza on a nice Sunday day, I couldn't hold out. The night just seemed ... perfect.
And it was.
So, we're looking at April. And I hope you'll be able to make it. And of course I'll keep you posted.
I said "yes" to a Guschl. What the ...?
Posted: Sat - June 19, 2004 at 01:57 AM
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