engagement: the story

It's probably been a year or more since I wrote about more personal happenings on this space, instead choosing to focus on cinematic musings. But this chica's life has experienced a sudden dose of excitement, and I can't resist posting a bit about it here, perhaps planting the seeds for like-sharing in the future. Especially with what this new year will hold.

Nearly three months ago, in front of my closest friends and family, my boyfriend John became my fiancee. And made me the happiest woman in the world.

Yes, this is the story of that proposal.

Caricature Bridal Shower Gifts

Today, as we go into the holiday weekend here in the States, I'm sitting in my parents' new home in San Jose for a short, but necessary, vacation. Tomorrow, I get to visit my newly married sister and her husband in their new home in Livermore, CA (wine country!)  

This got me thinking about how just a few short months ago, we gathered for her incredible bridal shower, and our friend and the Matron of Honor, Cassie, had the best idea for parting shower gifts!

Caricatures. Gorgeous and silly and fun, they were such a huge hit at the party, and everyone got to walk away with something unique and personal. A great idea, huh? Our artist was Edgar Ochoa, who could not have been more patient with 18 women bandying for a place in the chair.

Check out these pictures I posted back in May on Instagram -- they just bring me a lot of smiles. Have a wonderful Friday, all -- and if you're in the US, extended Labor Day weekend!

xx