One Year Engagement Anniversary

One year ago tonight, I PUT A 💍 ON IT! I still cannot believe I freaking pulled it off! I took her camping in Ojai (11/22/20) and did my best to act casual, while on the inside I was losing my mind with anticipation! It felt so foreign to keep something hidden from her. Even on the drive up, I couldn’t look her direction without being overcome with emotion. We went out for a hike and returned to the camp site just before sunset. I walked her over to a beautiful spot under a big leafy tree and laid out a blanket for us.

We sat across from each other
- eye to eye -
and I poured my little heart out. Love flowed in me, through me, and encircled us. After I popped the question, she flung her arms around me and we both 😭😭 sobbed.

Marriage symbolizes something completely different this time around. We’re not being pressured to get married by church leaders. We don’t need a marriage license to be 💯 committed to one another. Sal described it best this morning when she said, “Our wedding represents our sovereignty!” That’s it! I felt that resonate so deeply. She is my person! I am incredibly eager to stand hand in hand and vow to honor her for the rest of my life!
👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏼‍♀️