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It’s been an exhausting week.  I feel like after work is other work, little sleep but I’m loving it… maybe I’m just loving him.

The future’s hugely scary and I’m starting to tell random small groups of people, although there are quite a few major ones I have yet to hit.  We know this isn’t the best way to do things, but we’re both impatient, stubborn, selfish, and we want to do it together.  I really don’t know how long this honeymoon thing will last, and if we’ll make it through.  I’m trying to keep the faith.  Of course it helps when the other person says I love you back.  I’m just not completely over him yet, and he still makes me weak at the knees.  Hmmmm…

Here’s the week in brief:

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BTW, I read this in Techcrunch:

“Already, people who own an iPhone belong to a certain club. But what if that club came with fringe benefits, like being able to avoid long lines at Starbucks and other stores? A recent patent application by Apple hints at a killer future feature that would let iPhone owners bypass long lines by placing orders at coffee shops and other retail outlets right from their phone. They would then be alerted via their mobile device when their order is ready. Apple’s head of hardware engineering Anthony Fadell is listed as the inventor.”

How freakin’ dope would that be?  Now if only they can get rid of the effing crowds in the Apple stores are well… I’m so not down for waiting in line behind some hippie wannabe old lady, who rants on about her old days at Apple and how she doesn’t know the system anymore… ick.  And in the right now right now generation, ix-nay on the ordering online-ay…

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Can’t stop saying good things about my coworker/friend’s blog socialTNT.com. 

1. He’s hilarious, insightful, fair, optimistic, and explainatory without an ounce of self-righteousness.
2. It’s well researched and has some great linkage to social media, marketing, PR and tech industry knowledge.
3. It’s a quick read with some nice insights to branding, promoting, and “caring is sharing.”

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I don’t know how a vibrator made it onto the Cool Hunting site, but it’s hecka hot!

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At some point, I hope it’s all turns out okay.

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We just finished painting the primer.  My poor baby is finishing up the corners and putting on the top coat hopefully.  He ripped out the carpet yesterday during the day, while I was at work.  (I’ll try to remember to take pictures of the progress.)

Next:

• Finish painting 
• Furniture shopping this weekend–just the majors first and we’ll see how long it takes to deliver, etc.  I don’t think my SUV can fit a king size bed, and Nik is still reeling from the shocking news.  I hope she’ll be okay with everything in the next few months.  It’s not fair for him to trade them for me…
• TV and stereo, or at least some sort of entertainment system
• We’ll probably have to pick up the small stuff as well, like paper towels, TP, etc.
• Washer and dryer

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I’m excited that Juli is coming for the week(end).  We didn’t really get a chance to catch up, so that’ll be nice.  Ima miss my pu though.

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We took pictures using the polaroid… we both look hella retarded, but I love the pic where we’re kissing.  We’re just adorable.  I promise that after things settle down, I’ll post pictures of him and divulge more information.  For now, I’m just content falling asleep in his arms.  (Dude, this is so terrifyingly beautiful and delicate.  I’m afraid if I move, we’ll break.)

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There’s been a lot of coverage on the iProposal (seen below)… 

I feel like in this day and age, guys never really know when to do a unique proposal and when to do the traditional on bended knee.  Of course, there’s the fact that most couples I know have had in depth discussions about marriage to the point that the girl picks the ring and the guy pays for it.  I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that approach, but personally, I’m more of a traditionalist.  I don’t want to know the time, date, etc.  I don’t want to pick out the ring, although he should probably have a good idea of what I like… I mean with so much hinting I’m doing with diamond research (my new hobby), he should be able to figure it out.  And I definitely don’t want to be the one proposing.

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So… I Googled “marriage proposals” and ran into this site.  Here’s what it said (yes, it’s a very Web 1.0 html site) with my reactions:

“Arrange to meet her in a beautiful park near some riding stables. Rent a knight’s armor from a costume shop or theatrical company and pick it up on the way. Rent a horse at the stables, don the armor, ride up to meet her and offer to be her prince. Present the loose diamond with princely flair on bended knee. You could have someone in the bushes nearby ready to play Holst’s “Jupiter” as she starts to see you in the distance.”

• No.  If you do that and in public, I’m going to run away.  Eww… do you even know me?

“Cook and set an elaborate candlelight table (or cater if you are not talented in the kitchen) for a quiet romantic dinner for two at home. Serve her a glass of champagne with the diamond ring in the bottom or ribboned to the stem.”

• It’s kind of typical especially if the male doesn’t cook for the female alot.

“Have an artist paint her portrait, adding a box with a loose diamond in her hand before you present it. When you present the portrait, have the ring ready when she asks about it.”

• Ew.  Unless it’s Miss Van or Jackson Pollock (sorry he’s not available for portraits on the account that he’s dead), I’m going to be too guilty not take it and too guilty to rip it up and throw it the eff away.

“Bring home an enthusiastic new puppy with a ribbon for a collar. Have the ring in the bow for her to find as she cheerfully greets the cuddly pup.“

• Awww… make sure she likes dogs.  Also, what are you going to do with the doggie if she turns hysterical, says she can’t, and runs away? 
• *hint* I like dogs, but if you’re going to pick out which dog I’ll have to own for the next 12 years, you’d better be ready to also pick up its litter.

“Have a plane sky-write your proposal. Plan it for the day of a family picnic, boat ride or other outing so she is sure to see it. Have your loose diamond ready when she sees your proposal. ”

• See #1.

“Hire a magician to entertain just the two of you. Have the magician make the box with the loose diamond mysteriously appear as the surprise ending of the last trick.”

• Never. Ever. Say. Magician. And. Marriage. In. The. Same. Sentence. Unless. You’re. Marrying. One.

“Memorize a short French poem and recite the poem to her at a French restaurant as you offer the ring. Be sure to know what each word means so you can demonstrate your savoire faire. Have the loose diamond ready in a presentation box.” 

• Again See #1 unless you speak fluent French, in which case I will jump you, hog tie you, and keep you forever and ever! Muahahaha…

“Decorate a Christmas tree with lights and only one ornament — a ribbon or bow tied around a velvet ring box. Ask her over for a Christmas celebration for just the two or you.”

• It’s a good way to remember your anniversary, but so not me.  If she says no, you’re kinda stuck with no one for Christmas.

“For a very traditional approach, ask her father for her hand in marriage. When the approval is given, make plans for the next family gathering and make your proposal to her in private with diamond in hand. When she says yes, stand up and announce your engagement to everyone.”

• They did say it was traditional.  I like it.  Don’t love it though.

“Prime a friend with harmless little secrets about the two of you, and have him pose as a psychic when you dial. Be sure to ask the right personal questions to make it look authentic. Have the psychic predict a diamond in her very near future. Then make your proposal on the spot.”

• I think this only works with girls who say stuff like,”I’m so glad he’s a sagittarius because that means we’re meant for each other.” 

“At a college or professional sporting event (if you both like sports), arrange to have your message displayed on the scoreboard after halftime…’Karen…Will you marry me?’ Have the diamond ready in a presentation box.”

• Some girls like it.  Some girls hate the attention.
• I hate the attention.  Can’t it be just a *tad* classier than a sporting event?

“Arrange to have dinner together at your favorite Chinese restaurant. Have the waiter give her a special fortune cookie with ‘Will you marry me?’ in it. Or you could have it say, ‘You will receive a diamond in the very near future.’ And present the diamond in a box.”

•  Aww… that’s cute.  You can also do this at a nicer restaurant, order the fortune cookies online, and have the server hand it to you with the check.

“During dinner at your favorite restaurant, arrange with the waiter to have the diamond in a box as one of the choices on the dessert tray. Tell her she is the sweetest thing you know and you can’t resist her any longer.”

• Will the box be open?  Oooh… that’ll be so surprising and adorable.  Just leave out the sweetest thing pun.

“Place the diamond in a presentation box at the bottom of a box of Cracker Jacks… and give her the special box at your next baseball game and ask her occassionally if she has found the prize yet (to keep her alert to finding it).