We met at our second home, the gym, a place we'd both go to ease our minds and work on ourselves. We always saw each other since our gym times somehow always lined up. One day a mutual friend introduced us and we immediately hit it off. Even though Rich was shy at first, he managed to spark up enough conversation and we exchanged numbers. Not long after, we found ourselves constantly texting, working out together, and going out on dates. We never would have thought we would find our soul mate next to some weights. Now look at us ready to say "I Do!"
We had planned a trip with family and friends to Disneyland to celebrate the new year. Little did I know, the happiest place on Earth would become the centerpiece for one of our most happiest moments. During the first day at the park, after enjoying all of our favorite rides and eating some of our favorite foods, we decided to get a caricature painting, which is something we have both wanted to do. As we were sitting there, watching people pass by, talking and laughing, and enjoying the moment, I noticed something different about Rich. He insisted it was nothing and that he was just hungry. I didn't think much of it until we stood up to look at the finished portrait. It took me a second to grasp what the picture said, and as I looked over to Rich, saw him on one knee, with the biggest smile on his face he softly said, "Carmen, Will you marry me?" I was filled with pure joy and excitement. I said "YES!"... We're getting MARRIED! We are so excited to celebrate this next chapter of our lives with you!