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I thought that it mattered what I said, or where I said it.
Then I realized, the only thing that matters is that you
can make me happier than I ever thought I could be.
And if you let me, I will spend the rest of my lifetime
making you feel the same way.
* Chandler Bing, proposing to Monica Gellar (Friends)
It started as an innocent stroll along
Fisherman's Wharf and
Pier 39 in San Francisco.
I was basking in the chilly California afternoon, with a marriage proposal totally nowhere in my list
of memories to compile.
Waltz was adamant that we visit these places before we go back to Manila. With cameras in tow, we boarded
the first Bart cart going to SanFo. It was a long 1-hour train ride that made me doze off for some
minutes. In my half-slumber-half-awake mode, I accidentally - emphasis on this word! - placed my
right hand on top of Waltz's pants' left pocket. Casually, he took my hand and held it far enough from
the pocket that holds something I am not allowed to see just yet.
Unmindful of Waltz's plan for the day, I spent the whole morning ravishing the sights around me. Little did
I know that while I was acting crazy and rabid and all, Waltz was all jittery and unsettled. But it was
either that he's too good an actor that he did not show it, or that I was into other things that I did
not notice. Either way, it proved to be more of a boon than bane that there were no hints of what's to
come. Until the last, planned minute, the secret was safe.
Then it was time for lunch. Waltz led me to
The Franciscan, a
beautiful restaurant that offers a front-seat view of the San Francisco Bay. Hmm, this one's a fancy lunch,
so I thought. Yet and still, I was a clueless date. One thing I noticed, though, was that Waltz would
frequent the restroom every 5-10 minutes or so! I thought it trivial, so I just kept it to myself.
When our dessert was served, Waltz decided it was the time. I was munching on my créme brûlée, when
Waltz began his practiced monologue "Honey, we've been through a lot together. We survived the tough
days of our long-distance relationship. We had the worst of fights and the sweetest of days. But through it
all, I am thankful to God because He has led us to this day.. because He led me to you."
Then it hit me... hard! I realized... oh dear, is my boyfriend proposing? Oh no.. oh no.. oh yes! I had to
do something ... crazy! Anything! Or else it'll blow my mind! And you know what I did say?
"Hey honey, look! A boat!"
Yup! I said the most stupid thing in the middle of a marriage proposal. Thank God Waltz did not
change his mind!
The rest of Waltz's words were now just a big blur... I was too nervous of the reality of what's going to
happen, as I was mad at myself for spoiling an otherwise romantic afternoon. But I do remember the question he
popped. "Sheila Arias, will you give me the pleasure of being my wife for the rest of my life?" Then he
showed me the ring (yep, placed in a box that I accidentally touched on his pocket).
I replied, "Yes, I'll marry you!" But unlike how imagined it, I did not bawl like a baby. There were a few
drops of tears, but there were no hysterics. I guess it was better that way. I had had enough embarrassments
already.
San Francisco became more than just a beautiful city to me that night. I did leave my heart in that city,
yet I also brought along the sweetest memories of Waltz and me.
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Blue
the color of Waltz's shirt when he proposed. He believes that he can make his girl say yes to
his proposal if he's wearing this color. Sweet!
Joy
the names of the two girl friends with whom I shared the news.
Hand Puppet
when Waltz proposed to me the
second time, he placed the ring on a hand puppet, kneeled
and asked,
"Will you marry me?"
April 2003
the wedding planning officially started
August 2003
Pamamanhikan
Diary of a Mad Bride
the only book I read throughout the whole wedding preps stretch
His Shoes
turned out to be the most difficult wedding item to find.
Thank God for M&S!
First Dance
still never happened
(boring social life eh!)
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