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Friday, April 1, 2011

And they lived happily ever after

Even though I am mega uber busy, I still had time to eek out a post for y'all. You guys remember my Valentine's Day surprise? Well, I might have left a teensy, weensy part out:

So let's see, where were we? Oh, that's right, stopped at the bottom of the Eiffel tower so I could take a few pictures. As I was taking them, C started tugging on my coat. I was all "Dude, look at this view! I need to take a million pictures!", until C finally said "SAM!" with a note of urgency in his voice.
At which point I finally turned around and saw him down on bended knee. He did not waste any time, going straight to the point by saying "Veux-tu m'epouser?" After a moment of shock in which time seemed to stand still, I said a big fat OUI. How could I say Non to the man who went to extreme lengths to combine three of the things I love most? It was almost a surreal feeling - there I was, on a boat in the middle of the Seine, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, getting proposed to. That sh*t only happens in movies!

We sat there with ridiculous grins on our faces for a few minutes, but since you're not really supposed to stop moving on the Seine, it was soon time to fire up the boat again. But not before C busted out the bottle of Champagne and the macarons he had snuck onto the boat:
Looking back at my pictures now, I have to smile at this view - what a perfect image for our life to come:And then we really did make our way back to Bastille, all the while watching the sunset over Paris:
THE END
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22 comments:

  1. MilkJamApril 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    ahhhh trying to tug at our heart strings - I won't fall into that trap like you almost fell into mine a few years ago when i tried the same tactic! LOL
    nice try though!

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  2. deedeeApril 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    You are getting to be known for your pranks. If this one isn't true today, let it be one day soon.

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  3. NicoleApril 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    As far as surprises go, this announcement is not much of a surprise. I don't think anyone who read the original post had any doubts whatsoever that he proposed to you on Valentines day! Congratulations!!!

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  4. wcsApril 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Can this really be a poisson d'avril? Or are you seriously messin' with our minds?

    I guess only time (24 hours) will tell...

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  5. TreeFeathersApril 1, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Is this true or is it another April Fool's joke?! If it is true, then CONGRATULATIONS! :D

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  6. TNApril 1, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    KSAM I hope this is true and not an April Fool's Day joke...

    But if it is C would be a fool not to ask you ;-) You guys seem perfect for each other. I'm sure if this is a joke he is surely thinking about it!

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  7. BarbaraApril 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Congratulations, even if it is a "poisson d'avril"

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  8. AnimeshApril 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Wodnerful post, and lovely pictures. Kinda reminds me of this one: http://totallyfrenchedout.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-am-getting-very-excited-this-weekend.html

    But I won't make the mistake of calling you to congratulate you on April 1st again. 2010 was when I learnt my lesson :).

    All the same, I _wish_ this were true. He is a good catch indeed!

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  9. JustinApril 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Congratulations Sam! I'm so happy for you both.

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  10. OneikaApril 1, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I call poisson d'avril!!! But you had me for a moment there! ;-)

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  11. AnimeshApril 1, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Important question folks: if this were true, why would KSam not have posted a pic of the ring itself?

    :)

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  12. Emily {Rue de France}April 1, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I'm with you, Animesh. No ring photo? No dice!

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  13. AlisonApril 1, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Your poissons d'avril are really good, Sam. :)

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  14. MilApril 1, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Hmmm. Not sure if I should believe it when I see the other comments. But that C is a very romantic fellow. I wouldn't put it past him. He's a catch at any rate.

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  15. au soleil levantApril 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I'm going to post "congratulations!" because I hope it's true! I think you and C are wonderful together, and I love how happy he makes you. if it is a poisson d'avril, that's okay too I guess, but I hope you guys really are engaged!

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  16. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Sam, I actually thought yesteday - will Sam post a poisson, and you didn't disappoint!! If it was real, you would have waited until the 2nd to tell us all!

    ps, the macaroons look yummy!

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  17. Global LibrarianApril 1, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.

    Or something like that.

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  18. islandgirl4ever2April 1, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Like EVERYONE here... I am NOT fooled by your Pd'A prank this time, SAM!!!!!!!!!

    But, I actually wouldn'T be surprised!!!!! I would be looking forward to coming to your guys' wedding, by the way!!!!

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  19. islandgirl4ever2April 1, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Hey---- Like Animesh says- where's the photo! -- no photo- no proof!

    I'm with everyone else in hoping it's true, even though it's April Fool's and you did this last year- I would really like it if you guys got married!! : )

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  20. MeganApril 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    that's true, it is April Fool's day. I need more proof.

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  21. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    awwww grrrrl.
    much love, and bonne chance. what a long weird trip it's been.
    xxx

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  22. KathrinApril 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Oh Sam, you won't do that to us a second time around...would you??!?!?! I started to read the title of your post and let out a scream of YEEEAHH.. FINALLY! Clicked to leave a comment and started to read MilkJam's comment...Smack...
    I forgot it's 1 April....
    You know, we are waiting for you to let us know that C has asked THE question!

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