Big News
I am engaged!
Dan proposed to me over Christmas break. I know, a lot's happened since I stopped regularly posting. Anyway, we've been living together for two years (one and a half years on paper, hehe) and have starting mapping out a future together. Granted, I think we're both flexible since things change, but it doesn't hurt to daydream about a brightly colored dollhouse on Twin Peaks overlooking the bay :-D
A few days before Christmas, Dan kept kept talking about a 'gag' gift he was going to get me for Christmas. He's made a tradition out of buying gifts that will annoy me. I was clueless. Why it didn't hit me when I dropped him off at Macy's to purchase this gag gift, or furthermore when we had to make a special trip back to Macy's with his passport so he could apply for a Macy's card and save 20%, I'll never know. Anyway, at our private gift exchange, he saved the gag gift for last and told me to check my stocking. When I reached inside there was a small wrapped box, and he proceeded to get on one knee. It was so adorable. Inside was a note that said, "Marry me" and two wedding bands that we will wear when we sign the domestic partnership papers.
Of course I was thrilled that we both wanted to make this commitment together, but I was initially unsure what we were meant to do. While I'm a bit relieved I don't have to do the traditional marriage stuff at this point (when it's finally legalized we'll take that step), there's really no Domestic Partnership road map to follow. Yes, we can make it whatever we want, but if you've ever asked us where we wanted to eat out on a Saturday night you'd understand. After a month of thinking about it, I think we've finally settled on something. We are going to find a park somewhere close (with the help of a few incredibly amazing friends) and have a catered picnic. We still have to figure out what the ceremony portion will consist of, but we're getting there. My hope is it will not last longer than a few minutes so everyone can relax and enjoy themselves outside.
A few people have asked us why we didn't get married while we still had the chance. We didn't want to rush out because we felt pressured, and in a way prop 8's success helped us realize how much we value these things.
Dan proposed to me over Christmas break. I know, a lot's happened since I stopped regularly posting. Anyway, we've been living together for two years (one and a half years on paper, hehe) and have starting mapping out a future together. Granted, I think we're both flexible since things change, but it doesn't hurt to daydream about a brightly colored dollhouse on Twin Peaks overlooking the bay :-D
A few days before Christmas, Dan kept kept talking about a 'gag' gift he was going to get me for Christmas. He's made a tradition out of buying gifts that will annoy me. I was clueless. Why it didn't hit me when I dropped him off at Macy's to purchase this gag gift, or furthermore when we had to make a special trip back to Macy's with his passport so he could apply for a Macy's card and save 20%, I'll never know. Anyway, at our private gift exchange, he saved the gag gift for last and told me to check my stocking. When I reached inside there was a small wrapped box, and he proceeded to get on one knee. It was so adorable. Inside was a note that said, "Marry me" and two wedding bands that we will wear when we sign the domestic partnership papers.
Of course I was thrilled that we both wanted to make this commitment together, but I was initially unsure what we were meant to do. While I'm a bit relieved I don't have to do the traditional marriage stuff at this point (when it's finally legalized we'll take that step), there's really no Domestic Partnership road map to follow. Yes, we can make it whatever we want, but if you've ever asked us where we wanted to eat out on a Saturday night you'd understand. After a month of thinking about it, I think we've finally settled on something. We are going to find a park somewhere close (with the help of a few incredibly amazing friends) and have a catered picnic. We still have to figure out what the ceremony portion will consist of, but we're getting there. My hope is it will not last longer than a few minutes so everyone can relax and enjoy themselves outside.
A few people have asked us why we didn't get married while we still had the chance. We didn't want to rush out because we felt pressured, and in a way prop 8's success helped us realize how much we value these things.