Good Things Come To Those Who Wait!! I''M ENGAGED!!

[SeattleSparkle]

Good things do come to those who wait! My boyfriend totally surprised me by proposing during our trip to Costa Rica. We spent the first few days on the beach in Tamarindo, where I learned to surf. Then we moved inland to Arenal, an area around a large active volcano and we stayed at a resort right at the base of it. At the resort, there is a hot springs garden that is naturally heated by the volcano. It is gorgeous. Of course, everyday after our activities, we would spend the evening soaking away. On our last full day there, Wednesday, we went on a canoe tour of one of the area rivers. That evening as we sat in the hot springs under the stars, he got on one knee and asked me to marry him. I am so excited that I get to spend the rest of my life with him. iIt was absolutely perfect and definitely worth the wait. As soon as I get my pictures in order from our trip I’ll post them. There are a lot of them, I hope it’s not overkill. I got a little carried away with the tropical flowers!!

 

[diamondfan]

How exciting! What a memorable proposal. Any details?!

 

[IrishAngel7982]

Welcome back and congratulations Seattle! I''m so happy for you and can''t wait to see the pictures of the finished product!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Awww, congratulations SeattleSparkle!!

What a perfect setting for a proposal, must have been amazing. Best wishes to you, enjoy this special time in your life. Can''t wait to see your pics!!!

 

[bee*]

Yay! Congratulations-what a perfect proposal!

 

[kcoursolle]

Congrats, the waiting is OVER!! How wonderful to be proposed to in Costa Rica!! Pictures?

 

[FireGoddess]

Congrats on your engagement!!! !

 

[SeattleSparkle]

Thank you everyone! I''m soo excited. I have a ton of pictures but I don''t know how to resize them without using photoshop. So I hope you don''t mind waiting until tomorrow. I know that is against pricescope etiquette, but I just had to tell you all now. I couldn''t wait until the pictures were ready.

It was absolutely wonderful. I should also add that the trip in itself was a good time too. We saw some snakes, monkeys, turtles, I had a lizard fall on my head .... good times!!

Oh, and did I mention that after the proposal we had the most romantic dinner ever. He made arrangements for us to have a private little bungalow for just the two of us that was lit by candleabras and had rose petals all over the table. We had our very own waiter and chef. The food was delicious!! I''ll try to post pictures of that too when I can.

I''m still on cloud 9.

 

[~*Alexis*~]

Congrats! its about time. Cant wait to see the pictures!!

 

[Mandarine]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay!!! I''m so happy for you!!!!!!

The proposal sounds great!!! Can''t wait to see the pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woo-hooooooooo!!! Another one of my friends graduates!!!!!!!!!

M~

 

[sistagrl2004]

CONGRATS! I can't wait to see pictures!

 

[kucinta]

CONGRATS!!!

Looking forward to the pics!

 

[robbie3982]

Congratulations!!!

 

[Cailet]

YAY!!!!!
I had a feeling you would come back with some good news!! All the sparkly vibes worked!!!

So you break the November curse at last! Hopefully that means the rest of us will hurry up right after you!!

Now show us the pics!!

 

[SeattleSparkle]

Thanks Cailet!! And I''m not cursed!! Yay!! That''s so funny that you mention that because I was totally thinking the same thing. And hopefully now the proposals for the November LIW list joiners will come rolling in!!!!

 

[anchor31]

Oooh... CONGRATS! What a wonderful proposal! I can''t wait to see pics of that ring!

 

[SoonIHope]

EEEEE!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

That sounds soooo perfect and I CANNOT WAIT to see your pictures!!!!!!!!!!

 

[always.waiting]

congratulations! i''m happy that it happened at last.
And my bf and i also went to costa rica (2 yrs ago...unbelievable how time flies) and went to the same places you did. We started at Arenal (Tabocon Hot Springs and Resort which sounds like where you stayed..but it was pretty damp weather) and then Tamarindo which was more our style. Anyway, what a great trip

 

[caligal]

Big smiles Seattlesparkle!!! YAY- congrats girl!! That sounds like it was just perfect- very romantic!

 

[AmberWaves]

Seattle!! Yay!! I am so excited for you!! I''m so glad you not only had a great trip, but you also got engaged!! Lucky girl!

SOOOO happy for you, and can''t wait to see the pics of your "dream" ring!

 

[Julian]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sk8rjen]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I am SO excited for you and I love that he did it *IN* Costa Rica! It sounds like it was a really amazing proposal and vacation ... I''m dying to see that gorgeous ring, especially in tropical flowers

Congratualtions to you two!

jen

 

[ChargerGrrl]

CONGRATS! It sure made for a memorable vacation.

Can''t wait to see pics.

 

[snogirl17]

wow! what a great story! I am very happy for you!

I know exactly where you are talking about. That hot water spring was amazing, the night that I was there we got to see the volcano erupt a bit. It was really neat!

 

[Mara]

congrats SS!!!! i was holding off on responding since i am dying to see pictures so please post soon!! woo hooo!

 

[FacetFire]

Date: 9/5/2006 3:16:57 PM
Author: Mara
congrats SS!!!! i was holding off on responding since i am dying to see pictures so please post soon!! woo hooo!

My sentiments exactly! Congratulations!!!

 

[fisherofmengirly]

Oh How WONDERFUL, Seattle! Good things definitely come with a wait, sometimes. hee hee. Sounds like ti was fabulous, and I hope you''re on cloud nine for weeks and weeks to come. It''s a great feeling!

Congratulations, girl! Yay!!!!

 

[sleeping beauty]

Congrats Seattle!!!!!
I had a hunch that Costa Rica would be it. How exciting... I cant wait to see pics.

 

[snuga]

Congratulations!! What a wonderful location for a proposal, and I can''t wait to see some pics!!!

 

[blueroses]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Seattle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11