There are certain things in life we only get to do once. One shot. We prepare for it by planning in intricate detail the perfect scenario: the right words to say, the backdrop, and the outcome. I had dreams how the moment would go. On top of a hill with the city lights behind us, or at the park where we first fell in love. I would drop down to my knee, bring out the ring, and look into his eyes and pray that I am good enough.
I've known Derek for almost four years now. We've been together for the longer half of two years. We've lived together for almost one. For the longest time I wanted to ask, but I held back waiting for the right moment. Life never goes according to plan.
After our double date last night we were sitting in the car talking. IT came up. My heart gave one solid thud and the words escaped my mouth. There was no ring, there was no cascading waterfall with a brilliant sun shining through the canopy and no ring. It was just the two of us on a rainy night in a car parked on a street in downtown Portland with foggy windows.
It didn't feel right. It didn't feel enough. So I dragged him out onto the sidewalk and went down to one knee and asked him again. For the first time in a very long time I didn't care who was around watching. I told him I didn't care what we call it, or each other. I just want to spend the rest of my life with him.
He said yes.
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CONGRATULATIONS David, congratulations Derek. May your relationship last 100 million years! Sans Entropy!
You guys are a special couple, i could always tell how much you love each other, and see in you a capacity for comittment that i rarely see in others.
David and Derek, est. April 2006, commissioned November 2008!
I would like to add my CONGRATULATIONS to both of you. It is my misfortune to only know your electronic alter-ego, but you both give an excellent accounting of yourselves with the material you share. Your interests and the tenacity with which you both work and play speak highly of the people you are. The things you choose to do and the language you use to describe what you do shows two way above average, intelligent, (and now that we’ve seen some pictures) handsome young men. With our president to be, perhaps we can stop having to ‘play stupid’ to go out in public. You two are prime candidates. Best wishes for a long relationship. For that matter, if you contiue to use these qualities, you won’t need wishes…
CONGRATULATIONS David, congratulations Derek. May your relationship last 100 million years! Sans Entropy!
You guys are a special couple, i could always tell how much you love each other, and see in you a capacity for comittment that i rarely see in others.
David and Derek, est. April 2006, commissioned November 2008!
Love you guys!
Paul (Email) - 12-11-’08 21:34I would like to add my CONGRATULATIONS to both of you. It is my misfortune to only know your electronic alter-ego, but you both give an excellent accounting of yourselves with the material you share. Your interests and the tenacity with which you both work and play speak highly of the people you are. The things you choose to do and the language you use to describe what you do shows two way above average, intelligent, (and now that we’ve seen some pictures) handsome young men. With our president to be, perhaps we can stop having to ‘play stupid’ to go out in public. You two are prime candidates. Best wishes for a long relationship. For that matter, if you contiue to use these qualities, you won’t need wishes…
Doug (Email) - 12-11-’08 22:24congrats man!
Brandon "Spirit" (Email) (URL) - 12-11-’08 23:39Congratulations. That is just all kinds of awesome!
Brian Gregory (URL) - 13-11-’08 08:38Congratulations and good luck. :)
Lord Refa (Email) - 13-11-’08 10:29