The Proposal

"Bear's proposal was short and sweet" :)

July 10, 2009-- our 4th year Anniversary.

I was scheduled to take a leave that day, so I worked until 4am. I haven't told Bear that I stayed in the office that late because I don't want him to get mad (but he later on found out about it). I remember waking up feeling so tired, but I have to get up since Bear is on his way already, and I still have to get a pedicure and I haven't made a card for him yet (yikes!).

At Firelake Grill, Cliffhouse

Bear arrived on time as usual. I came out still in my pajamas and my hair was still dripping wet. I recall him looking at me disappointingly. If I had known that he had big plans on that day, I should have taken more beauty rest. :P

We arrived at Firelake Grill a little after lunch time. Bear ordered his favorite steak and I ordered tomato soup and fish. Yum!

By the time our meal was over, I gave Bear my card. I know that he has also prepared a card for me so I asked him for it. He was hesitant to give me the card and he said that he will just give it to me later. After a few kulits and pilit, he finally handed it over to me.

When I opened the card, I was very surprised to see a ring! I looked at him and he was just smiling. I read what was written on the card, and looked at him again.. and he was still just smiling. I was waiting for him to say something! And then the waiter came to give us the change.

Bear quickly hid the ring on his pocket. Later on he said he's shy and he doesn't want the waiter to know that he just proposed (why?) :) Anyway, after asking the waiter to take our picture, we left the restaurant and continued our conversation in the car. I asked him if he's sure with what he's doing. Bear then started to give his speech. Honestly, I don't remember exactly what he said, but it's something like how he have become a better person because of me and that he wants to spend his life taking care of me and become a good provider for our family. I was really touched with what he said, so we began to cry (tears of joy). :)

Of course, I said yes, but I don't want to get married soon. So we have set the date - October 8, 2011 - our birthday month!