Well, I guess I'm still in shock! I've been engaged for 15 days, and it's going to take a while for "fiance" or "wife" to roll off the tongue, I still catch myself saying "girlfriend" (although since we've lived together for over four years, that's not too accurate).
Ever planned a wedding? Man, that's a growing experience. It will strengthen our relationship, I'm sure of that, but has provide occasion for "venting" or "acting out" (my terms, not hers, and in reference to me, not her). I'm not a planner, but Kim is, and we'll learn a thing or two doing this, no doubt.
Date is shaping up to be October 2, maybe. That gives us enough time to work out all the logistics, in particular book a hall in Seattle proper. Also, by then the salmon runs are strong, and we can serve salmon (won't buy the farm stuff) to a crowd of probably 75.
I'm glad we're doing this, but we'll end up with a second loan on the house (tax deductable), and sometime I wonder if I shouldn't have just dragged her to Las Vegas (can't stand the place)!
-->Aaron