Since we have determined that we will be honeymooning in Hawaii, Kayu and I have been on a quest to find places to stay there. I fell in love with the Vera Wang Suite..and who wouldn't after looking at these pictures? But at $7,195 a night, it just wasn't in our price range.
Kayu did find this cute little place that is right near the Volcano National park. The description reads...
"Imagine sitting at a table or reclining in a lawn chair, perched on the mountain side above Kealakekua Bay, looking over the southern Kona coastline with an unobstructed view at the 1200 ft elevation. 'Wow', you say, 'the view is incredible!' A veritable slice of paradise, with ocean glistening to the west and mountain slopes to the south. Your soul is at peace. Red cardinals and yellow finches are scampering for food; wild turkeys meander close by waiting for a macadamia nut handout. We have such a place - a one-bedroom vacation rental on our working macadamia nut and coffee farm. There is where the South Kona Macadamia Nut Company processes its succulent nut products. The grounds around the rental have citrus and banana trees, but the orchard of coffee and macadamia nut trees comprise the commercial aspect of the farm."
We are also considering this little bungalow. Our friends Erika and Mike stayed here when they visited Hawaii.
"This 360 degree view of the rainforest can be your getaway, along with two private acres of tropical paradise. This 1600 square feet cottage was built with the earth's future in mind. It is completely solar supported and the mist of the rainforest supplies the water for all but drinking. There is ample purified water available for you to enjoy. The cottage is of 12 sides as is the 6 feet Sky light, which invites the natural glow of the moon and stars to share the evening."
Honeymooning in Hawaii
Her Point of View:
His Point of View:
One night after dropping Shannon off at her house, I listened closely to a song that was playing on the radio. If you know me, you'll know that I usually don't pay attention to the lyrics of songs. However, this time, the lyrics caught my attention. You would almost think that the song was about Shannon:
And she'll promise you more than the garden of Eden
Then she'll carelessly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding
But she'll bring out the best and worst you can be
Blame it all on yourself 'cause she's always a woman to me
She's frequently kind and she's suddenly cruel
She can do as she pleases, she's nobody's fool...
But she's always a woman to me
I can't wait to "put up with her" for a very long time. (Until she throws me back into the sea, of course)
How We Met
I will even go as far as to blame him for me not being a part of the Honor Guard team my sophomore year. I distinctly remember him making the comment "We will not be having fun like this when I am the commander."
Ironically, three Halloweens later we would fall for each other. Who wouldn't fall for Splinter? I think I have Abby and Breanne to thank for this since they were the ones bugging us that we would be perfect together. And the rest is history....
The Proposal
Kayu: So you've probably been expecting this question, or maybe not. I'm not sure how to phrase it, but I was wondering if I can have your permission to marry Shannon.
Shannon's Dad: Wow, um, sure. Wow...(conversation continues...)
Shannon's Dad: That's great. As long as you're sure you know what you're getting yourself into.
The plan: On Friday night (Feb 9), I would have Shannon distracted when Oliver would jump out into the living room with the ring box tied to his body.
What actually happened: While trying to tie the ring box to Oliver, he decided that he was not willing to participate in my master plan. He jumped to and fro, thus the ring box would not stay tied. Backup plan - keep the ring in my back pocket and do it the old fashion way. While Shannon was distracted with a delicious Molten Chocolate Cake (which didn't turn out molten), I dropped to one knee and while trying to open the ring box, managed to ask her to marry me. Before I could finish, Shannon was already trying to kiss me. (Note: Due to the fumbling, the ring box was still not opened yet.) Shannon answered yes before she saw the ring...which she didn't realize until about 5 minutes later.
Favorite Memories Together
- 1. Halloween night.....when we obviously had crushes on each other but were too shy to say so.
- 2. Going horseback riding in the Dominican Republic and getting covered in mud.
- 3. Picking out our precious baby kittens at the Humane Society.
- 4. Kayu screaming in the middle of the night because the rain was leaking in through the roof and getting him wet, while Shannon ignored him by covering her head with a pillow because sleep was much more important to her.
- 5. Kayu's grandmother giving Shannon the thumbs up and saying "good, good."
- 6. Hiking Sleeping Bear Dunes and having the view of Lake Michigan to ourselves.
- 7. Our first kiss at S'keepers.
- 8. Taking "creative" pictures in the Arb with Brenda and Tim.
- 9. Watching My Super Sweet 16 and A Baby Story together (or perhaps it is more like Shannon's favorite).
- 10. Kayu on one knee fumbling with a little wooden box.
2 comments:
I didn't know you decided your honeymoon destination!
I would go to the bungalow... but, then again, I would never get out of the outdoor bathtub! sweet!
~bda
All I can say is BOOK YOUR FLIGHT NOW! I just bought my plane tickets for Greece and ... I don't know whether to cry or go throw up.
- anna
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