Even though my travels to Missouri have everything to do with my girlfriend, I rarely mention her. Today, that’s a whole different story. As you’ve probably seen from the countdown on this blog, I arrived in Missouri last Monday. Or at least, that’s what miss Missouri thought. In reality, my plane landed Thursday night on Saint Louis International, where I was picked up by one of her co-workers. I stayed the night at another co-worker’s house and sneaked into her apartment right after she left for work.
It’s a fifteen-minute walk from her apartment to where she works, so I walked over to her car and attached a note to her door. She was sent over to Starbucks, where a new note directed her to the florist around the corner. The florist gave her a rose and a card, asking her to come home. Of course, that’s where I was nervously waiting from behind the door, surprising her as she walked in. For some reason, the handwritten notes weren’t even enough to convince her I was in the country, so she was more than a little surprised. Before the shock-and-awe had worn out, I led her to her bed and seated her down. I got down on one knee, smoothly got the little black box from under the bed and posed the question.
As she agreed to marry me, this next year will be the last of me visiting Missouri. I’m about to go and live here, so that’s exciting. For next week, I’ll just turn back to the more regular updates (in case you were worried) and because every girl has been wondering what the ring looks like ever since she read the word ‘engaging’ in the title:
Nicely done, you clever, clever man. Congratulations on this tremendously exciting development!
Thank you so much!
Well played, good sir. I salute you.
Thank you, sir!
That is so adorable, aren’t you sweet. Congrats and best wishes!
This is so great! Congratulations!!
And the ring is beautiful.
Thank you! I really like the wedding bands with it, so maybe in a year, I’ll post the new picture too.
Well, that is the sweetest and most romantic thing I have heard in quite awhile. Well done, and CONGRATS!!!
Thank you, twice even!
So sweet and romantic. Where the heck are the Kleenex?
Funnily enough, I wanted to get the tissues out after the ring, but couldn’t find any. After a while, that was okay.
YAY! I like this story! Go, you! And congratulations to you both. Have fun with the wedding planning . . .
Thank you very much! There will be two weddings of course!
Right. We had three receptions, even though we’re from practically the same town, so I understand . . .
Dude. WHAT are you going to call your blog after you’re no longer visiting?
I’ll keep it the same. It is so much easier to think of topics when I’m actually here, so you’ll probably see me turn into an American along the line. I hope I see the stopping point in time…
That will be a sad day, my friend . . . I mean for us, the readers.
Thanks
Congratulations! Very exciting news indeed! And, yes, thanks for posting a picture of the ring…you know the ladies
Actually, her roommate made sure she had her nails done before I came in (by faking a Friday wedding). I didn’t understand the fuss, but now that everyone’s looking at her hands, I have to say that it was a fine move. And thanks!
Yes, good call on the roommates part! That’s a good friend!! hahahaha…fake wedding? That’s kind of hilar.
Beautifully done! Congratulations!
Thanks!
Congratulations! Enjoyed reading about the creative proposal plans, too.
Thanks! I realized how I left out the most fun part: the roommate’s wedding that wasn’t happening, her friends that weren’t coming over for the weekend… Her world view was absolutely shattered.
Bas, Ik ben zo trots op je! Gaaf!
Congratulations! Very romantic! You’ll have to rename your blog now!
Thank you! I’ll stop blogging whenever I don’t feel like a visitor anymore. Who knows how long this will take…
Haha, I’m visiting Tennessee/Louisiana at the moment so can imagine that could take a while.. the Southern States are wonderfully friendly. Have you had biscuits and gravy yet?
I talked about it yesterday, but not yet, so far.
This is the cutest thing ever!! And to think you’re officially going to be a “Missourian” now! Are you going to miss Holland? I know since being back I already miss the relaxed and laid back atmosphere.
Who would’ve thought indeed. I think I’ll miss Holland, but I really like the US as well.
Thank you for passing by .
It was a pleasure.
Aww touching.. Congrats!
Thank you! And thanks for stopping by.
Grats, yall!
Thank you!
Very smooth. I’m sure Ms Missouri was over the moon.
Marti
In fact, she still is. Thanks for stopping by!
Pingback: Napa Wine Tasting Tours – Make the Most Out of Your Vacation | wine tasting tips, types of wines, red or white wine
Pingback: Classy White Tennis Shoes: A Modern Fairytale | visitingmissouri
Pingback: Ode To Monogamy « Awkward life in detail.