10.26.14 We agreed to meet at Dunkin Donuts in PC with plans to go to St Armand's in Sarasota .... I insisted on traveling in my car, my company car.... that i just used to close a store the day previous day ...LOL , it was filled with fixtures and boxes and everything else shaking and making noise.. I welcomed this handsome man to my world (having no idea that Eddie likes things neat and in order.).. .Well if that was not an accurate first impression of my chaotic work/life balance After his initial shock , we drove up I 75 to Sarasota where we had a delicious lunch at Columbia restaurant.. ( a yummy salad and a meatball tapas accompanied with a sangria that was just as sweet as Eddie).... After some great conversation and getting to know each other a little more, the awkwardness of a first date started to wear off. ( or sangria kicked in) either way... the nervousness started to subside. Eddie and I ...walked around the shops, took in all the sights of tourists and shoppers....and came across the sports memorabilia store we spent much time debating our favorite sports teams ..... Red Sox vs Yankees, and yes ...Giants vs Patriots! who knew that would be the first of MANY times I would have to hear about the ancient Superbowl win when the "G" men beat the Pats.... we agreed to disagree on the state that offered the most talented teams and continued our stroll ..to one of my most favorite places....the beach...where we chatted some more... and i took out a splinter from Eddie's finger. it was a perfect end to an amazing day .. and a perfect start to an amazing rest of my life! THE PROPOSAL 6.26.17 Remember my favorite place? So did Eddie, he proposed to me in the most romantic setting , on the beach at sunset.. in beautiful COSTA RICA! ( apparently after several attempts this day) The story is much better from him...notice the date? yes the 26th ...same day as our first date! It was PERFECT! and just like that, we are here today making this website