...a little dodgy when I asked him why, he preferred to say "Lots of reasons and I don't want to type them all." When I said "Well, what's Number 1?", he basically said "Because I said so." I know our engagement is close.... but I didn't think SO close. I mean, I could just be reading too much... and even if I am, I WILL NOT be disappointed because I am moving in a couple weeks to live with him, so...

...helping of FOREVER. Nevermind the slight willies that raises... I'm so freaking hopeless. After the Diamond Nexus debacle which I will not go into... we have decided to purchase a mined diamond for our engagement. Which without saying... will cost a buttfux load of money. Oops. Said it. The silver lining is that Mitch is now interested in actually taking me to the jeweler with him to look at engagement...

So, yesterday was Ben and my first dating anniversary. After a relaxed start, we got ready to go to IHOP, since we used to breakfast there in our early days of dating. Before we left, we exchanged presents...said yes. Then we had a very yummy dinner at Sakura. I will admit I was hoping and half expecting he would ask. But, by the time he did, it was well past the scope of my expectation. I am so happy

As much as I'm enjoying even being unofficially engaged, I cannot WAIT to make it official.  I know that he wants to make it special though, and I think in the long run, I'm going to be way more thankful... I want the ring!!!  But I am doing so well with not bringing it up.  I don't want to nag or push, I just want him to decide on his own and go for it. But I hope it's soon.  (And suspect it will be.

Ohhhhh where to start?? First off, apologies for the lack of updates. It was kinda quiet and then it became quite a whirlwind... BUT things are AMAZING right now. Yes, Chris and I got engaged!! Chris'...the dress I would LOVE to have, but it's about $4,000 and I'm not sure I want to spend that much on a dress yet. Gah, I love this man. the ring: I'll get the other pictures uploaded

Mikey, Baby I love you so much, everything will be fine I promise. I will do anyting, and EVERYTHING I can to make you happy. I'm sorry I got angry tonight, and was selfish. I should have been there... NEVER abandon you. Not everything is bad baby, you have to believe that. I promise we will have a good weekend together and that all will be fine baby. Baby I'm yours, I'm right here. XO

And... I am now also an engaged person! I has fiance and ring!  Will post piccies when less tired. Proposal was quite romantic but yet also surprisingly incongruous: I didn't realize how  "married "...and besottedly just as I am. Well, I'm pretty lucky too. I just can't imagine being without him. Who'd have thunk a little research project would spiral out with ramifications like this...  

This weekend was Engaged Encounter- a Catholic retreat for couples seriously considering marriage (engaged or not), led by already-married couples, meant to focus on issues within a marriage. It also...time together and growing a deeper connection, which I truly believe we did. I am more confident we will have a strong, successful marriage and I am extremely thankful we had this opportunity together

... They are planning a dreamy winter wedding in Vail, and I'm thrilled that they asked me to photograph it. Yesterday evening we met at my house and walked to Red Rock Canyon, where we went for a walk/engagement session. Since they're friends of mine, we decided to bring my dog Ally with us. This part of the park is Ally's favorite stomping grounds, so she gave Meghan and Ryan a tour while I took their...

    I got (became?) engaged this week in Hatteras, NC. Tuesday night, on the beach, at sunset. It was beautiful...the moon shining on one half of the water, the sunset sparkling on the other, Autumn neurotically...fact that it was incredibly special and perfect. So now to ACTUALLY plan, as opposed to planning and pretending I'm not planning. I'm just happy :) Oh, PS - The date is June 5, 2010. Don't forget