she said yes :D
So it's been almost 24 hours. I wanted, and somehow expected, a lazy, lovely, hungover day with my man. No one tells you these things. That was not happening. It's been 24 hours of phone calls, questions, screeches, screams, details and so much more. We got it from my family and a few of my close friends around midnight last night. Then the 4am messages from East Coasters starting rolling in. I could hear brother's (amazing) girlfriend scream from 3,000 miles away. randomuser attempted to tell his mother yesterday but she wasn't answering the phone. So she found out via Facebook and immediately texted, "YOU GO AND GET ENGAGED BUT DON'T EVEN TELL YOUR OWN MOTHER?!" Whoops. We are never going to hear the end of that one. Plus, it was technically still a work day today. And we were both battling a hangover. Luckily, the engagement is an AMAZING distraction from due dates. I missed at least 3 deadlines today and they're all stoked! Who knew?! I haven't felt more loved in a long time. People I haven't talked to in forever came out to say hi, say congrats, and say lovely things. I got to catch up with people I haven't talked to in ages: high school friends, college friends, old teachers, family members, Hubski friends, friends of friends, ex-coworkers, current co-workers, people I didn't even realize I was (facebook) friends with. I am so grateful for Facebook today -- seriously. Like I just post one thing and the whole world knows. As hectic as it's been today, I am so happy. My cheeks hurt from the non-stop smiles. Even though randomuser and I are groaning at our non-stop blooping, buzzing, and ringing phones, it's amazing to talk to everyone and hear everyone's well-wishes. We are so thankful to have so many awesome people that are a part of our life. And like......the fact that so many people get to share our joy and our love is pretty mind-boggling. So, to everyone who commented here, messaged me, texted me, etc --- thank you! I love you all with all my heart, and I'm so happy that we have all found this amazing little corner of the internet and we have developed these terrific little internet relationships. "Feelings n stuff" (- _refugee_). "Oh yeah...feelings? Feelings are good." (-lil) I remember when I was hearing every detail about b_b's wedding....and then the stories from mk's and thenewgreen's and forwardslash's (who did it right, BTW) I was like "I am never doing this. This sounds like hell. Never." I guess never has arrived. It's amazing. And hellish. But it's amazing. But also....but also....I think the real hell is approaching. Very quickly. Someone save me.
Being her usual self, she's all pretty words and articulated feelings, and I'm over here fucking ecstatic and goofy just because she said yes!
Thank you! "I would just like this big white foofy dress.. But it's not for a wedding. I swear."
I'm not kidding when I say this, but I think I know the girl in the wedding dress photo.
We love you. You are like Hubski's surrogate sister/daughter/hellian and we are all happy to see you happy. He's a good guy too. Super talented. I approve. You two seem very well suited for one another. I see a bright future! I shall toast to you both tonight as tonight is "date night." -you'll see... 11 years from now, you'll long for "date night." For the record, I was totally the first person to badge this.
Now you're making my cry. :'D Thanks Steve. I am grateful to have friends as amazing and caring as you and everyone on Hubski.
I'm crying, I'm so happy for you. I love that (thru social media) I feel like I have distantly observed the entire trajectory of your two's relationship. I remember when random user was just a really cute guy who kept making insom food on Instagram. I just really love that I have been able to watch you two develop to this. Let me know when you set the date because I just wanna send you a "happy wedding!" card or something. I just really feel that I have known insom as a person from way before this was ever a 'thing' and it's very beautiful to me that I have gotten to see that. Idk. Feelings n shit. Congratulations so much you guys!!
Thanks, It is funny how hubski kind of got to watch the situation escalate. Definitely feelings n' shit.
I texted my mother and closest friends before Hubski and social media and stuff. Hubski was pretty high on the list though. My mother's reaction was all the marriage emojis. #21stcentury It was way past her bedtime though. She woke up my dad. Then we talked this morning and she had a million questions. Omg. Everyone has plans for our wedding. Like give me a freaking second. Her friends already have plans for my wedding. Eek. I'm going back to bed. :P
You know what you should do for your wedding? Just ask me - I have one ALL PLANNED OUT! Good luck with all of that other stuff. Having randomuser is the best part. Anything else doesn't matter. by the way #21stcentury is classic. Texting your mother that you're engaged... a whole new level...
Well...make a hubski tag. You all can try all the cakes and handle all the bs. Let me know the date and stuff, k? Lol
Add a pretty destination to the small wedding and that sounds amazing.
I think it went text to mom –>instagram–>hubski–>facebook. So I guess the world knows now.
awww... insomniasexx so great that you dumped all those other chumps. I'm so glad I met the two of you! I just got my "What can be learned?" stickers. Here's what can be learned: A committed relationship is something you can build a life on.
So I guess I learned a secret on how to get berated with badges on hubski :D
Ha! Well, hopefully it is a secret you only get to use once
Definitely only once . I was saying more as wondering if other users would have a similar badge-ering.
Woke up this morning to the prettiest sunrise I've seen on a long time, lion king status. Good juju
Congrats to all three! The doggie looks quite happy, too.
Not that one haha, the one her mother got this morning though...
Congratulations to both of you! Remember on the big day to take 5 minutes to just spend time with each other, alone, it's really important and people often forget to, but for many it's the moment they remember the most. For me, it was saying goodbye to the last two guests at the reception and walking back to the car holding hands and laughing at how drunk people had gotten. :)
I remember two things: 1. My fathers speech 2. Seeing Michael Stipe in our hotels elevator.
We're all invited, right? Congrats y'all, that's amazing!