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[hathycol]

So.

Simon came around today and we did Festive Type Things. Well, as festive as bolognaise with some very nice red wine can get when being interrogated by the family. He seemed a little twitchly all day, but, well, El Familio. We then sat on the sofa for a bit, generally nattering and finishing off the wine.

Then he gave me my Christmas present. (Apologies for awful photos, but I really can't think of a better way to put it. It's very hard to describe in a way that doesn't sund a bit saccharine or worse, bland.)







Needless to say, I said yes. Rather quickly. In fact, I said 'hell yeah'.

(That'll go down in history.)

Before you all ask - not pregnant, waiting until after university, parents took it well. I think that's all covered.

Merry Christmas, everyone. I am so glowingly happy right now that I may burst with glee.

Comments

[balthaser.livejournal.com]

I just find it strange that the first girl he drunkenly shags is the one.

Plus, I think you need to be together a lot longer, but that's just my opinion.

Plus I think you're far too young & again that's my opinion.

(though admittedly, propositions at eighteen do work, apparently chris' dad asked his mu when they were eighteen after knowing her two weeks)

I just think you ought to have more knowledge about other people & so on. I wouldn't want to tie myself down so young.


Not that it's anything against you two or anything. Can I be a bridesmaid? =p

[hathy-col.livejournal.com]

As I said - fair enough! As for 'so young', well, it's not as though we're rushing to Gretna or anything - it's stictly after university!

I can't really describe the 'knowing' past the fact that I completely and utterly do. If that makes sense. There is no doubt in my mind and it's wonderful.

I also get that you're not getting at us. (Unless you are and I'm just dense :P)

Not the bridesmaid question! I've already had my sister on about that!

[balthaser.livejournal.com]

Well, there is still the fact that I still don't get the two of you in that he's asexual & you're a big lesbian dyke. I still haven't gotten used to that so that's probably got something to do with it.

Oh, & you need more than one bridesmaid, & the maid of honour cannot be your sister!
Plus, I've never been a bridesmaid & I've always wanted to be one (guilt trip)

[loneraven.livejournal.com]

Screw that, I've never even been to a Western wedding! I win on the guilt trip!

Colleen, my two cents, now I've thought about it a bit. I agree with Enid in that it's pretty early. I'm not doubting your judgement at all and if you think this is It, then I'm on board with everything down to the font on the invitations. But it is early, both in life and in relationship, and so no running to Las Vegas Gretna! At least, not without telling me first!

On a purely trivial note, my parents got married in Las Vegas, and no wedding is complete without an Elvis impersonator.

[hathy-col.livejournal.com]

ARGH THE GUILT TRIP IT BURNS. *hides*

This is It. I wouldn't have said yes otherwise, and I am thoroughly aware of how early it is. Hence the lack of running away to Gretna. I have to drive past it for university, but the place looks awful, for a start. *grins*

Memo to self: remember Elvis.

[jennnlee.livejournal.com]

For what it's worth, this Old Married Person will weigh in.

Sure, it's early. Like I said before, I got engaged after knowing the man for three months, and that was eleven years ago. So sometimes You Just Know. We knew after about a month that we were going to get married.

And yes, you're young. The guy I thought I was going to marry when I was 19 I was no longer speaking to when I was 20. It happens. Which was why I was glad to see that you're sensibly waiting till after you finish university. Long engagements are good, because you can make sure that This Is A Good Idea. While Morgan and I got engaged fast, almost 2 years passed between getting engaged and getting married.

(I won't ask to be in the wedding, so I'm sure that's a relief.)

Once more, congratulations and Merry Christmas!

[spacellama.livejournal.com]

The age argument is bogus. I married at 18 am now, 12 years later, we're still good. Better than good, in fact. We've watched other people's marriages come and go, but we're still here. I think part of our glue is that we have matured together, so we've grown together rather than growing up separately and then trying to mesh the disparate parts after the fact.

I think the trick to all marriages, no matter what age you are, is accepting the other person 100% before you jump in. Never expect -- or worse, hope for -- the other person to change. It never happens.

I still think this news is totally Squee. :)

[jennnlee.livejournal.com]

Never expect -- or worse, hope for -- the other person to change. It never happens.

Amen, amen, amen.

[sevenhelz.livejournal.com]

screw that, i've never been to a wedding at all. dibs on wearing the flashiest purple dress.
xx

Gretna...

[hannahbassill.livejournal.com]

Is actually quite nice if I may say so LOL!

I married Ash there on 8th April this year. I'm gonna be 18 in January. Ash is older, has a house etc, he adores me. Nuff said.

Congrats hunny! May I suggest around a year or 2 of engagement. And draw up a plan of what you want to happen in the marriage if/when it gets to it! Ash and I shoulda done that! Also... the book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus is a Godsend! Trust me on that one. The first year of marriage is the hardest again... TRUST ME. It'll be hard, but it'll be worth it coz you grow stronger as you get to know eachother more. Yes... 'THE HELLLL' About sums it up. I'd advise you to both read the book before... Go through it together. It's saved Ash and I from what we both thought was the point of no return.

Hey ho... Happy Crimbo!

Han xXx