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P: 6/5/2009 9:41:30 AM
CristinaRuns26.2 Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 8/17/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2009	So, DBF and I have been spending our evenings watching HGTV (in high definition of course) shows like "My First Place" and "Property Virgins" (which sounds, erm, racy). We've decided to start looking at homes for sale in August, and hopefully close on something by late October or November, so we can take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, which expires November 30. Not to mention, home prices are finally reasonable again here in South Florida. I know that he wanted to pop the question before the end of this year, but I really didn't have a clue as to when. We have pretty much decided on a November 2010 wedding, and I expressed my feelings about being engaged for a year beforehand, to have plenty of time to plan and enjoy our time as an engaged couple before tying the knot. Well, I got more answers out of him last night He said that at the end of this month, he will have $5,000 in savings (we're shooting for $10,000 toward a house), and then kind of mused aloud that he had to budget for my ring, too. I said, "Oh, and when is that coming?" to which he replied, "November, or maybe October." I said, "Oh, is something important happening around that time?" and he said, "We're closing on the house, that's important." Pause. "But no, nothing in particular. That's all you get to know. Remember, I'm doing the planning. You're not supposed to be involved!" I said, "Well, it's definitely happening this year, right?" and he goes, "Yep, this year, just like we discussed!" Goodnight kiss exchanged, and then we zonked out. This makes me think that the proposal might come when we close on the house, get the keys and open the door for the first time with it as our house (I saw another LIW recently got engaged and her FI proposed like this or something similar!). Also, I'm running the Philadelphia Marathon on November 22, and we're spending four days in Philly. When I ran DC in March, DBF told me about a woman who finished before me, and her SO proposed to her right when she crossed the finish line. I remember telling him that I thought that's a sweet proposal idea, and it would be nice to have a destination proposal, too That also might be what he's planning, but I honestly have no idea. So, I can relax for now, instead of thinking that every weekend will be "IT". Four or five months is not that far away! I have Philly training and a few other races to keep me more than occupied, and I can hold off getting regular manicures until October, and save myself $20 Just thought I'd share! We really don't talk about the impending engagement that often, so it's nice to have an update! Have a great Friday, fellow LIWs. _________________________ http://thingsonadashboard.blogspot.com - my training log! "Running is my anchor. It's not what I do, but it's what makes everything else I do okay."
Posted: 6/5/2009 9:41:30 AM

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P: 6/5/2009 9:49:51 AM
jcarlylew Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,812 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/27/2008	woohoo for progress! _____________________________ i look at white bread like a young lover
Posted: 6/5/2009 9:49:51 AM

P: 6/5/2009 10:23:47 AM
CurlySue Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/8/2009	What a fun conversation! Seems like he has a pretty clear vision of how things will unfold... yay! It's also great that you have some big stuff to concentrate on. Though I know long marathon training runs do give you PLENTY of time to let your mind wander... "In matters of style, swim with the current... in matters of principle, stand like a rock."
Posted: 6/5/2009 10:23:47 AM

P: 6/5/2009 10:38:48 AM
Patiently_Waiting Ideal Rock Total Posts: 682 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/6/2007	Yeah for progress! Good luck with the marathon!!
Posted: 6/5/2009 10:38:48 AM

P: 6/5/2009 1:27:38 PM
lucyandroger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 887 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/12/2008	yay!!! So many exciting things happening for you this year! * "At this point, going to law school is like starting to smoke. Its expensive, its probably going to kill you, and its a stupid life decision. But some people just dont care." ATL *
Posted: 6/5/2009 1:27:38 PM

P: 6/5/2009 2:39:54 PM
CristinaRuns26.2 Rough Rock Total Posts: 61 Last Post: 8/17/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2009	Thanks, all ! We have come a long way. A couple of years ago, marriage came up and we both decided we were too young. We went through a rough time, but ended up learning a lot about ourselves and came to be on the same page about our future. Yeah, he's the type of guy who meticulously plans things out. I'm the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants part of the relationship _________________________ http://thingsonadashboard.blogspot.com - my training log! "Running is my anchor. It's not what I do, but it's what makes everything else I do okay."
Posted: 6/5/2009 2:39:54 PM

P: 6/5/2009 6:34:45 PM
lilmissrugger Cut Rock Total Posts: 181 Last Post: 7/16/2009 Member Since: 6/3/2009	Date: 6/5/2009 9:41:30 AM Author:CristinaRuns26.2 I know that he wanted to pop the question before the end of this year, but I really didn't have a clue as to when. We have pretty much decided on a November 2010 wedding, and I expressed my feelings about being engaged for a year beforehand, to have plenty of time to plan and enjoy our time as an engaged couple before tying the knot. I completely agree with you on having a year to plan, and enjoying being engaged. You only get to be a fiance for such a short while, and husband and wife for forever! I mean, as for the planning, me and my FF want to do mostly DIY stuff, so the time will be UBER appreciated. _______________________________ ENGAGED!!! July 4th, 2009 :D I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time. (Hobbes, From Calvin and Hobbes) Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. -Albert Einstein
Posted: 6/5/2009 6:34:45 PM

P: 6/7/2009 6:00:33 PM
Winks_Elf Ideal Rock Total Posts: 859 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/28/2008	That's definitely good news! Melissa - Learning is a lifelong process of obtaining and sharing knowledge.
Posted: 6/7/2009 6:00:33 PM

P: 6/9/2009 12:06:13 AM
AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005	That sounds awesome! Congrats in advance on your marathon - what a wonderful achievement
Posted: 6/9/2009 12:06:13 AM

P: 6/9/2009 12:24:53 AM
Squirrly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,114 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/4/2009	yay! wonderful news duuuuuuusssssssssssssssst to you for that impending shiny, and also for an awesome run and placing in your marathon! ~Sanity is overrated anywho~ defeated by an infinate decimal
Posted: 6/9/2009 12:24:53 AM

P: 6/9/2009 4:35:12 PM
Dreamgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,993 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/25/2008	FF and I flipping LOVE watching HGTV. Our favorite shows are House Hunters, Property Virgins & My First Place. You get hooked so fast. ____________________________________________________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. Dreaming of the Osaka sun...
Posted: 6/9/2009 4:35:12 PM

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