Let's Get Married

Lynn and Phuc met in the blessed lil college town of Davis, CA as students of UC Davis. The summers were too hot and smelled of sweet cow manure, and the winters were filled with long sleepless nights for finals. The two met when Phuc decided to show his party trick of sticking his entire fist in his mouth. Lynn was immediately enamored by his will power, height, and love for all things fashion. After a summer of long distance late night messaging between California and Japan, they both knew that something had changed but neither had the courage to exactly be forthright about their emotions. Could a cougar relationship stand the test of time? Could a young country mouse endure the traffic and lack of parking in San Jose, CA? Something special was always brewing between these two and it was obvious to everyone but Phuc and Lynn themselves. Tumblr bridged their long-distance gap, and many first dates were spent at the Costco food court. It took some convincing, but eventually Lynn came around to the idea of dating someone younger and they have been ride or die ever since. From the early morning sunrises in Davis to the late night lunar eclipses in Paris, Phuc and Lynn have always enjoyed making each other laugh until one of them cries. The Leo energy in Phuc knows no bounds, and provides their home with a warm, vivacious energy that only a Leo could provide. A quirky Aquarius to her core, Lynn is a measured balance that plans their wholesome date nights and self-care weekends. Together, the two are carving a sweet lil home in the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area.

While Lynn and Phuc agreed on having an intimate setting for the engagement, Phuc did not want to feel sticky when proposing, so the couple decided it would be in Paris instead of Honolulu. Phuc booked an AirBnB with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Lynn knew where the proposal would take place but not when or how things would appear. As they packed for their trip, Phuc stuffed two small cardboard boxes into their check in luggage, making Lynn promise not to look in them. He kept the ring on his body. The trip began with a visit to London, so Lynn knew she only had to have a fully beat face once they took the tube to Paris. The first night in Paris, Phuc opened the boxes he bought and set up the candles he brought throughout the AirBnB, one for each month they had been together. He got down on one knee (no shoes were creased) and professed his love for Lynn. Finally, Phuc asked Lynn to marry him. She said yes! With tears in their eyes, the couple embraced and slowly danced as the Eiffel Tower glimmered in the distance.