My
“big” day is soon approaching. From Dec 2008 i’ve starting telling you
guys and the people around me that i’m planning to propose at the end
of 2009. The reason that i did so, was not really to “inform”, but more
of speaking into existence something that has not happen. It’s a big
step forward and like all others, i have a lot of fears. Fears of not
being able to support, fears of not being able to cope, fears of not
being mature. The fears are still here, but so is my trust in God and
His word that He will be a lamp onto my foot, a light onto my path.
Today
i just bought my engagement ring. It is my largest purchase thus far.
But i know that once i did so, i had no turning back. The original plan
to propose on Christmas eve has been pushed backwards for a few
reasons. Firstly the flat is coming in the 4th quarter of 2009.
Secondly, SE’s grandma just passed away and her family placed a 100 day
window for us to get ROM. This window closes on the 17 of Dec. So to
give time for ROM preparation, the proposal would be on 11.10.09 Sunday
(2weeks away).
The plan is to hold a dinner(In the field), sing
a song(Liu Gen Hong – I’m still practicing), light up the field and get
on one knee.
All the above would be in a large open area. I’ve got a few locations:
West Coast
SG EXPO open field
Car park roof garden
They qualify because they are:
Quiet
Good photo opportunity
Allow for close friends to watch from afar
Allow for the light up.
I’m not decided on the location yet.
The highlight of the entire event would be the “light up”, the original idea came from here.
Instead
of candles, i was thinking christmas lightings. It allows for the
element of surprise when you turn it on. And it won’t get snuff out.
I
wish to open an invitation for you to be there to share this special
occasion with us, possibly provide help where needed. This is open only
for really close friends & I’m only inviting a few close friends
from her side. I understand should you have prior commitments, but i
hope that 2 weeks notice is suffice.
Shall we do any sort of
discussion or input of ideas here, i don’t wish for any premature
leakage of classified information to SE.
Thanks guys for being there.
Regards,
Raymond
The
reason you are reading this is because you are close friends to either
Soo Eng or myself. This Saturday 11.10.09 (nice number right) will be
the BIGGEST days of both our lives. She of course does not know this
yet.
7:00 – Helpers to meet for dinner Clementi Mac.
8:00 – SE is meeting her friend Amandia for a concert at Victoria Theatre at 8pm (Approx 1 hr 30 mins).
9:30 – Amandia would say “lets go for supper” and i would call her & say “I’m hungry too, shall we go for supper?”
10:00 – Amandia drives over and reaches Kent Ridge Park. (Point 1)
Refer – http://tinyurl.com/yjtva86 (Please zoom out and click on satellite for full details.)
10:01 – I meet her at Point 1 & let her view a short clip. Amandia parks. (Point 2)
Refer – http://www.facebook.com/v/281703060074
10:15 – She would have guessed what is about to go on & possibly be tearing.
10:16 – We start walking down the trail. (refer to Map) Hopefully this can be marked with candles too!
10:20 – Enter’s the candle house. (Point 3)
Refer – Here
10:21 – Start Liu Geng Hong’s song.
10:25 – Gets down on 1 knee, says a few words..
10:30 – Officially “engaged” !
I
would like to formally invite you to be part of this special occasion.
You could either meet us at 7pm@Clementi Macs for dinner or directly at
Kent Ridge park anytime before 10pm. Please do NOT call SE for
directions. My number is 97890562.
Please RSVP if you have not already:)
Regards,
Raymond
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