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At approximately 3PM today, Monica, my girlfriend of 11 months, agreed to be my wife. We both enjoy plants and outdoors so we spent the day at the Botanic Gardens enjoying the winter displays. It was to be our "calm before the storm" since we had 3 days of family Christmas events to attend on opposite sides of the city. As the day wore on I tried and tried to find the perfect spot but I was understandably nervous. Just before we left, and I was later told that she had given up on me asking that day, I asked. Yes, I got down on one knee. She didn't hesitate with her answer.

Since we're already overwhelmed with Christmas parties and family gatherings we decided to not discuss wedding plans or make any major decisions for one week.

Thank you Monica for making the happiest day of my life.