Getting Married!!!

I know this may come as a shock to most of you but I'm now officially engaged. Most of you haven't met her but her name is Autumn and I'm head over heals in love. I've known her for 6 years and she's always been there for me no matter what. I must say she is truely wonderful. The date is set for Feb 14th 2004 and arrangements are already being made as I type this. I'll post a picture of us as soon as my film gets developed and sent out to me. I was going to wait longer to let everyone know but I'm just so happy I can't contain myself.

Allen

PS- Josh Eddy and Alex please email me in private.

Congrats! Is this the same girlfriend I met way back when we helped Jen move?

CONGRATS Allen that is AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!! I am glad life is going to GREAT for you now!!!!!!!!!!

Tyler

Originally posted by 2002Z28SSConv
Congrats! Is this the same girlfriend I met way back when we helped Jen move? No, we are no longer on speaking terms.

Tyler, thanks bro. Yeah, everything seems to be just falling into place and working out for once :).

Allen

Congrats Buddy....i wish u and ur girl many years of happiness

Good luck. Congrats....

Hold on to your car...things will change with the ring..:)

Congrats man! Only three more months till my day *shiver*. I am starting to get nervous.

Let me be the voice of reason. Nooooooooooooo! Run now and save yourself. Hide till she quits looking and become a monk. Join the merchant marines. The foriegn legion needs you. :D

Well so far almost everyone has been really supportive. Her parents and my Mom have been absolutely wonderful. Her mom is all gung ho about the wedding planning while my Mom is being a very positive voice. My Dad and Step-mom however totally freaked out. They don't realize my history with Autumn and how far back this really goes. They think this is something I haven't given any thought to. Yes I will admit it's a little fast but my situation mandates it. Everything goes fast in the Military and they can't realize my situation because they're not in it. Oh well, they'll get over it. I just hope it's within the next year.

Allen

sweet bro!..holy crap when did u and janice break up?i gotta stick to this board more often hehe..well good luck man and godspeed!!

When you know for sure it's right, why wait?

Good for you man.

My wife and I got engaged pretty quick too. Plus I'm still pretty sure she's the right one for me too. The most convincing factor is the fact that she puts up with me being me. :D

I am so happy for you man!!!!!!! That is awsome!! It must feel great to be in love like that and to know she cares so much for you. Congrats dude Is all I can say is good lauck and Enjoy it. Dont listen to these homo's you cant beat the love of a good woman!!!!

Dude....I have to say 2 things here, one bad and one good.

First thing is....WTF!? You've only been with her in a boyfriend/girlfriend way for what...2-4 weeks? I mean seriously you may have a huge long past but you haven't been super intimate/really close that entire time....deciding to marry someone takes a lot of time and all that! I mean (and I hate to even use this as an example) look how you and Janice turned out? (Yep...that sounded as bad as I thought it would :( )

Aside from that...either way I'm happy for ya, just please do me a favor and spend some serious "thought-time" about the pros and cons of all this to yourself to make sure you're making the right choice :)

PS: and Autumn did seem like a really nice girl.

Mike :p

Mike, there is a lot more than the last 2-4 weeks. I won't go into details because without explaining it all (which would take pages to type) and although without a full explaination it might sound kinda bad, I don't have the time so you'll just have to trust me that it's not. Let's just say that Autumn and I have been talking for quite some time and had wanted to be together for a very long time. I now don't even see why I was so upset when Janice broke up with me because over the last year or so I have tried to break up with her numerous times but couldn't because I didn't want to hurt her (you remember how self-destructive she was). Anyway, I do appreciate your concern, I know you're out for my well-being. I know it's a little rushed because we've only been going out for a couple months (not weeks) but we both have wanted this for a very long time and things got serious quick. We're having the wedding next year partially to make sure of this but I don't think it'll be a problem. Trust me, I see a lot worse everyday. People get married here after only knowing each other for 2 weeks (it's happened to 3 people I know already!) so trust me it's not near as bad as it could be :D. I could have just eloped and moved her out here this month but we wanted to do it as close to "the right way" as possible.

Allen

Congrats Allen! Enjoy being not married while you still have the chance.:)

Mike

That is so awesome Allen! When do I get to meet her?:) I think I know you pretty well and you wouldn't do something like this unless you were really sure. So yeah, I'm really excited for you!!! I would be in your situation too if it was for the whole not getting married before she's out of college thing. I'd propose now but a long engagement would drive us both nuts(I think you know why;)) Anyway, I'm going to give you a call one of these days when I have the time(working a bunch lately). Til then God bless and I'll be praying for you!

Oh my Gosh. :D All I can say is congrats!!! Sorry I was in bed last night when you called (I know, me in bed by 8 o'clock?), but my back is out and I had to stay in.

Let me just say this. I know you very very well and I remember how many times you and I would talk about how you wanted to split up with Janice, but couldn't bring yourself to do it. You were terrified she would hurt herself, and you have never wanted to hurt anyone in your entire life. It's just not part of who you are. I remember many times sitting up with you late at night and on the phone and at lunch, etc. telling you how I wished you had someone in your life who appreciated you for the wonderful person you are. Now you finally do!! I can only hope she is as good to you as I know you are to her.

I also remember how many times I encouraged you never to give up, and that there was someone out there that was perfect for you and that when you met her you would know it. Know you have, and you do. I am ecstatic to be able to say that one of my closest friends has finally found happiness. Hey I know this is gushy, but I am a girl, you know. ;)

I wish you nothing but the best, send you all the love in the world, offer you any help should you need it, and I promise to key your Camaro while you're away if I don't get to meet her soon. :D

P.S. You better call me, kiddo. ;)

CONGRATUALTIONS! At least I got to see her for a few seconds when you were here. When will you be back? The car is now Electron Blue by the way. Where are you stationed (California? IF so how far from L.A. because I am flying out there soon)? I have a friend stationed in North Carolina I am cruising to see. Maybe if you are on the way...

Hey Mark, got any pics of your car you can send me? I'd love to see a Z in electron blue! How's your car running anyway? Taken it to the track lately? Email me, camride@yahoo.com

Originally posted by 5LITEREATER
CONGRATUALTIONS! At least I got to see her for a few seconds when you were here. When will you be back? The car is now Electron Blue by the way. Where are you stationed (California? IF so how far from L.A. because I am flying out there soon)? I have a friend stationed in North Carolina I am cruising to see. Maybe if you are on the way... Well, I'll be back in Orlando in early may. Unfortunately I leave for Texas later this morning so I won't be out in Cali anymore. I'm getting station in Boston right after my trip home in May.

Allen