Saturday, May 28, 2011

I'm Engaged - Part 2

He stopped me as I lifted the strawberry to my mouth.  It had a ring poised upon it.

(When you're my age you can't see anything unless it's at least 6 feet away.)

We've been dating for 4 months. 

He took me on a vacation.  We did everything I wanted to do including Flying Trapeez lessons on the Santa Monica Pier.  We rented a house on the water and strolled on the shore each morning beneath soaring flocks of pelicans. The waves crashed as seagulls chirped over the misty, abandoned beach.

He took me to THE restaurant I've always wanted to visit, Bazaar located in Beverly Hills. 

It was amazing. (And I've been around people.)

I've been "wined and dined" by more then one Casanova.  This man blows them all out of the water. 

I accepted his proposal with grace: 

"What the hell," I said,

followed romantically with, "Does this mean I can't date other people?"

15 comments:

lostmomjan said...

yay for you!

Anonymous said...

Too funny! You're a riot. Should you're calling be a "comedian" go for it! From the writing of this blog would make a 30 min act be hilarious! And YOU know that!

Congrats! Question? Is this the man "things comes in small packages"??

Linda

SSP said...

you almost ATE the ring....how quintessential. When do we get a picture of HIM and the ring????

LL said...

Good Lord...

Well... I guess you can't be a spinster forever. ;P

I suppose the real question is... has he brought you peonies yet?

Anonymous said...

For reals my playa friend??? After all you've been through...It is your turn after all!!!

♥ Braja said...

So is this now going to be called "Middle Aged Marrying?"

I drove past the SLS but you weren't in it....

xo

Gail's Tales said...

You are hilarious! I read your BLOG just today and hope you post more; it should be what your life has been like in a relationship!

Thank you again for the laughs!

Gail

Anonymous said...

Charmine, please don't leave us hanging! Even tho you are engaged now, we will continue to read your "next life adventures"..we promise!!!

Linda

Anonymous said...

[url=http://www.physical-education.ru/]физическая и психологическая маневр[/url]— это различные системы единоборств и самозащиты преимущественно восточноазиатского происхождения; развивались главным образом точно помощь ведения [url=http://www.physical-education.ru/]меры безопасности[/url]. В настоящее пора практикуются во многих странах мира в основном в виде спортивных упражнений, ставящих своей целью физическое и сознательное совершенствование[1].

Боевые искусства подразделяются для направления, привидение, стили и школы. Существуют завзятый хватит старые [url=http://www.physical-education.ru/]самозащита[/url], сам и новоделы.

Simplicity said...

WOW! So excited for you!!!!! :)

Anonymous said...

Where oh where has our Charmaine gone...oh where oh where can she be????
Life doesn't end cuz you get engaged girl!!!!

Anonymous said...

Is she engaged? Or did something go wrong?

Char, if your done with this blog then tell us please!

Only right to tell ppl either your done with this blog or your gonna continue with it..

Charmaine said...

Anonymous - I think I'll keep blogging. Just because I'm getting married doesn't mean ridiculous things aren't STILL happening. Stick around...you'll see.

LL- You are such a genius. No, he has not yet bought me peonies BUT he KEEPS LOOKING FOR THEM!

SSP - The ring is no big thang. It was the cheapest one we found in Las Vegas. Tiny little chips but kind of hip and modern...like me, kinda.

Blue Eyed - Thank you.

Braja - Just named a blog per your suggestion.

Gails Tales - Welcome to the club.

Marinka said...

OMG! Congratulations!

♥ Braja said...

I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU. Now untie that man in the chair in that photo I sent you....