THIS IS IT!

Many of you know that Mai and I have known each other for a long time. To put it in perspective, frosted spiky hair was fashionable. AIM was THE way to connect with friends and I had a full head of hair (believe it or not). Though we knew each other, our journey together really started because of every high schooler's right of passage...senior prom. I remembered nervously tripping over my words when I asked Mai to be my date & being elated when she said YES! I was on cloud nine. Not only did I now have a beautiful dance partner, it also meant I'd get a chance to reenact one of my favorite movies. So that night, I channeled my inner Patrick Swayze. I must have impressed Mai because 12 years later, including 5 stints of being long-distance, countless texts, miles traveled and phone calls, we're getting married and couldn't be more excited!!!

Let's set the story straight...Though suave and charming (sometimes), I was not asked, "May I have this dance". That day, Arnold approached my desk and blurted in a serious tone, "I need to talk to you after class" at the beginning of our AP Environmental Science. The seriousness in his face made think something was wrong. This talk ended up with a nervously stuttering - sort-of cute, sort-of-bald and sort-of short - Arnold, asking if I would go to prom with him. Out of many prom suitors, I finally made my choice to go with Arnold. Little did we know, that prom night was the start of what we are today. These past 12 years (Arnold with and without hair), spanning from high school to college to medical school and into current residency, Arnold supports me, cares for me, and loves me and most importantly, makes me laugh....and sometimes laughs at me. Whether far away or next to each other, our love only grew over time. This is why we're so excited that the big day will finally be here! P.S... I can't wait for Arnold to channel his inner Patrick Swayze again.