My fiance keeps asking that i write this blog, and so here i am, writing it.

Many of y’all know that I, and B, are MAJOR geeks and enjoy gaming and computers and other geeky things (like scifi!) and it makes sense that a geek should incorporate their geekiness into a wedding.  I do like the idea, but….. I do have *some* boundaries.

I’m not sure how many are actually familiar with the concept of UStream, but it’s basically a webcam/chat client.  If it came to podcasting or a press conference, or something along those lines, I’d be all for it, but not for a wedding.  Nothing against those who’ve used it for that purpose, but I have some issues that I’ll attempt to express as best as I can.  Please understand, this is my personal preference and is in no way a slight to anyone or a means to offend some of my dearest friends.

First, I’m a small town girl.  I grew up knowing everyone in the town and so many of my preferences come through this mindset.  I like people.  I like knowing who’s gonna be where when.  At a wedding, I want to be able to greet everyone who is able to come with a warm smile and a hug, something that can’t be conveyed through a webcam.

Secondly, when i started dreaming as a girl about what my wedding would be, i dreamed of all the kingdom coming.  I had an avid imagination.  But, to go along with this, I also dreamed of my friends being there with me, to witness me giving my life to the man I love, and the man who loves me.  To see my friends and family smile as I commit to my love is really my dream.  I know i’m probably not gonna remember who all was there, but I would love to have the time for them to see me in my wonderful princess gown (cuz it’s GORGEOUS!) That being said, I feel like the intimacy of the ceremony, the sanctity of it, would be lost in a ustream wedding.

Ok, so now for the part I am looking forward to…..

Since we are geeks, there is a possibility that for the Nerdtacular 2011 pholks (hahah pholks!) may have a unique opportunity.  That is all i’m gonna say, but as details are ironed out, I’ll let you know.

you, my friends, are amazing! ((((hugs))))

Exciting!

So, many of you have either heard rumors, or know for a fact, or have seen something that makes you suspect that life for me is changing drastically.

I'm engaged.

Yeah, i just said that. I happened on Saturday, but i'm still in shock! Holy cow!

Last night, B and I went on a date. He'd come into town for the holiday, and at the time when we were planning this, i was halfway expecting to go to a high school reunion (but i didn't go). It had been raining for two days straight with very little let up (the "ponds" soon became "lakes" soon became "seas." it's RIDICULOUS!) I have my nieces in town because my brother decided he would go to his high school reunion (though a lot was cancelled due to this insane rain. no thunderstorms! just rain!) After getting away from the fam, B took us to our favorite local restaurant, and we ate. Typical date. Well, we decided we wanted dessert, so we got it to go (and he doesn't like strawberries on his cheesecake... i do. He got it on the side *GRIN!*) Eventually, we trekked to walmart for dr pepper and ice and then we returned to his hotel (because EVERYTHING outside was wet and/or underwater). He admitted that he was planning a picnic by the pond near his hotel, but it literally rained on his parade, so we moved it indoors. Two bites into the cheesecake, he pulls me up into an semihug/dance thing and says "I know i've told that i never expected to find love again, but here you are." and other stuff to that effect. I soak it in. it's like, required or something! and then he sits me on his bed, turns around, opens a drawer, pulls out a box, and gets on one knee. "*adventurer*. I love you." i'm giggling, but i manage to respond with an "I love you, too!" and then he starts to laugh. "This is going to be really cheesey, but i am gonna say it anyway.... JOIN ME! and together we can rule the galaxy as husband and wife! *adventurer*, will you marry me?" "Um, YEAH!"

and then we finished our cheesecake.

and then we started calling people, and met up with my family. I didnt even tell them, they just knew! it was crazy! but they were all happy, and it was worth it.

I am engaged!!!!!!