So a lot of peeps have asked about how the BF proposed. Unfortunately it’s not a super dramatic love tale. I was thinking about making one up that would have you all gushing, but I decided against (mostly because I’m not in a creative mood). Ha. Here we are at a friend’s wedding in October…

Let me just start by saying I didn’t see it coming. I knew we were both super happy and committed to each other, but I didn’t think he had put any thought into buying a ring and asking me. Turns out I was wrong.

I always thought he would plan some  fancy restaurant date or weekend getaway and I would totally see it coming. Nope. Well, actually we did go out on a great date on Saturday night. We went to a comedy show and then to the Cheesecake Factory (which is fancy to me). It was a great night, we had a ton of laughs and fun together.

Turns our he got the ring on Saturday morning and was going to bring it on the date but, for some reason he decided not to bring it with him when we left. (I think he was a little nervous.) He said after such a great night Saturday he was kicking himself all day Sunday since he let a great opportunity to ask me just pass him by.

So on Sunday we  had a great day, low key, hanging out with my family for dinner. When we got back to his place on Sunday after dinner we were going to eat the left over cheesecake from the night before for dessert. I was getting it out of the fridge and he started to get some wine too. I thought wine was unnecessary since it didn’t really go with cheesecake, it was late and we had to get to work early the next day. When I vetoed the wine he brought out some champagne and started to chill it. I said, “Champagne, what are we celebrating?” and turned to take a bite of cheesecake. Before I knew it he swooped over from across the room and got on one knee. He said he didn’t want another day to go by without telling me how he felt and he asked me to marry him. What?! I was so not expecting it. Before I could answer or even process what was happening I had to spit out the bite of cheesecake into a napkin since I was in shock and couldn’t chew or swallow (isn’t that attractive)!!! I didn’t see this coming at all so I was in total shock for a while before I said YES!!! I finally got it together and let him put the ring on my finger.

 I am unbelievably happy, this is better than drugs my friends You can quote me on that, “Diamonds are better than drugs.” No, I mean, “Being in love is better than drugs.”

I met a new friend on my run today. I was doing 13 miles on a bike path nearby and at mile 8 a guy ran up beside me and started asking if I was training for a race. I told him which one and it turns out he is a pacer for that same race. He  is pacing the 3:40 marathoners which is waaaaay faster than I am going so I won’t run with him. But, it was nice to run with him for a bit and chat. He was funny and told me he is good at running, but not good at finding love. He said he has given up on finding a girlfriend, but not given up on running. He has ran over 70 marathons!!! That is amazing to me. I just want to finish one and I’m not even pushing for a good time! While I was running with him I sped up a bit and when he left I was winded, but I guess that’s good to run with someone faster than you sometimes. He actually came back around and I saw him again a few miles later. It was a pleasant little running surprise

On the toe front- it didn’t hurt while I was running at all. But, my other foot with the recent tendonitis problems is a little sore. I hope I am not compensating for my hurt big toe by putting more pressure on my other foot. I’m going to watch that. Again, I have a podiatrist appointment on Monday, so hopefully he can give me the all clear to run the full mary in 2 weeks!!!

Thanks for all the comments on my pedicure  I was lucky to get my toes done the day before I dropped the HUGE can on it so I was comfortable showing you my blue toe. I think for all I ask my feet to do (carry me around for miles on end) they deserve a pedi at least once a month, in the summer more often. Also, since I’m in California flip-flops are a year round deal and everyone around here gets pedis every 2 to 3 weeks!!!

I got hungry around 10:30am and didn’t want to break into my lunch, but finally caved and grabbed an apple.I had a few errands to run on lunch and didn’t get back to eat until close to 2pm. It’s weird but my hungry kinda of went away since I had waited so long. I still ate of course… I had PB&pumpkin butter and I packed a baggie full of blackberries, grapes, carrots and cherries.On the way to the Fiance’s (what is the web abbreviation for Fiance anyways?) I had a big baggie full of cherries.We took a long walk after work and just threw together some random things for dinner. I put refried beans on lettuce with baked chips and cheese for some kind of taco salad thing.I also threw together the leftover pasta from last night and added veggie italian sausage I found at TJ’s today. The Fiance ate most of it but I stole a lot too.Dessert was a chocolate bread pudding we picked up on our walk. It was super good once it was warmed up we started to eat it cold and it wasn’t tasty at all.