We're taking the plunge!!

LSPoorEeyorick · 05-25-2006, 09:30 PM

Tom and I are engaged!

We went to Santa Barbara for a getaway between ye olde job and job nouveau, and when we ducked in a store there to peer at rings, he finally found the one he'd been searching for. And I was in love with it too-- an incredibly beautiful Ceylon sapphire (rare because most companies no longer buy stones from a country in conflict, and this one was from before that.) He bought it on the spot.

I figured he was going to hang onto it for some unspecified time... but we were holding hands as we walked under the store's threshold, and I kept going as he stayed put... so I tumbled back into his arms, and he proposed right there, on the lovely Santa Barbara paseo. I tried to respond, but like our kitty Lillian when she's overcome, I meowed but nothing came out! Once I got my senses back, I sputtered "yes" several times. (And totally cried, but he wiped my tears.)

Despite all above appearances to the contrary, we are neither going into this fearing for our lives, or with our eyes closed. We are mid-bliss, and once we stop floating we'll probably have more details cemented. For now we're just excited to have the rest of our lives to look ridiculous together on water rides-- and we wanted to share the good news with all of you.

Wishing you all the love we're feeling now--
Heidi and Tom

jdramj · 05-25-2006, 09:36 PM

Congrats! There is no better path in life then loving someone, being loved, and sharing your lives together.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-25-2006, 09:41 PM

Oh yay! Congrats!

innerSpaceman · 05-25-2006, 09:42 PM

Awwwwww, how fer totally awesome! Mazel-tov, you two. Soooo happy for you both.

Oh, love makes me feel so giddy.

Motorboat Cruiser · 05-25-2006, 09:42 PM

Well, I've already told you this on the phone but it bears repeating.

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are just sooooo happy for both of you!!!

wendybeth · 05-25-2006, 09:42 PM

MEOW!!!!

(Congratulations!!!!!!! I'm very happy for you both!!

).

lizziebith · 05-25-2006, 09:51 PM

Wow! Big happy hugs and congrats!

mousepod · 05-25-2006, 09:58 PM

Yipee! You guys are such a great couple. Congratulations!!!!

Not Afraid · 05-25-2006, 10:11 PM

WellL, I'm STILL smiling from hearing the news a bit earlier. I can't WAIT to celebtrate with the soon-to-be Bride and Groom at the Cemetery.

Bride and Groom! I love the sound of it and it couldn't be directed at a more wonderful couple.

Congratulations! Love you guys!

flippyshark · 05-25-2006, 10:20 PM

That's wonderful, you two!

Now, let me get this straight, you're getting married on the Jurassic Park ride?

05-25-2006, 09:30 PM	#1
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	We're taking the plunge!! Tom and I are engaged! We went to Santa Barbara for a getaway between ye olde job and job nouveau, and when we ducked in a store there to peer at rings, he finally found the one he'd been searching for. And I was in love with it too-- an incredibly beautiful Ceylon sapphire (rare because most companies no longer buy stones from a country in conflict, and this one was from before that.) He bought it on the spot. I figured he was going to hang onto it for some unspecified time... but we were holding hands as we walked under the store's threshold, and I kept going as he stayed put... so I tumbled back into his arms, and he proposed right there, on the lovely Santa Barbara paseo. I tried to respond, but like our kitty Lillian when she's overcome, I meowed but nothing came out! Once I got my senses back, I sputtered "yes" several times. (And totally cried, but he wiped my tears.) Despite all above appearances to the contrary, we are neither going into this fearing for our lives, or with our eyes closed. We are mid-bliss, and once we stop floating we'll probably have more details cemented. For now we're just excited to have the rest of our lives to look ridiculous together on water rides-- and we wanted to share the good news with all of you. Wishing you all the love we're feeling now-- Heidi and Tom
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jdramj Trying to sleep Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 201	Congrats! There is no better path in life then loving someone, being loved, and sharing your lives together.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Oh yay! Congrats! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Awwwwww, how fer totally awesome! Mazel-tov, you two. Soooo happy for you both. Oh, love makes me feel so giddy.
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Well, I've already told you this on the phone but it bears repeating. CONGRATULATIONS! We are just sooooo happy for both of you!!!
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	MEOW!!!! (Congratulations!!!!!!! I'm very happy for you both!! ). __________________
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Yipee! You guys are such a great couple. Congratulations!!!! __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	WellL, I'm STILL smiling from hearing the news a bit earlier. I can't WAIT to celebtrate with the soon-to-be Bride and Groom at the Cemetery. Bride and Groom! I love the sound of it and it couldn't be directed at a more wonderful couple. Congratulations! Love you guys!
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05-25-2006, 10:20 PM	#10
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	That's wonderful, you two! Now, let me get this straight, you're getting married on the Jurassic Park ride?
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