AHHHHH!!!! *Stripper kick all over this blog*

It has been about a week since my boyfriend fiancé proposed to me and I’m still glowing.

Friday, July 25th will now go down as the happiest day of my life so far.  It was just normal hot summer day in Ruston, Louisiana (Devin’s hometown). I woke up like any other day except for the fact that I was on vacation and I didn’t have to go to work. My only priority of the day was to get a pedicure. My toes were looking borderline ratchet and we were going to a wedding reception the next day. Once we got to the nail salon I contemplated getting a manicure with my pedicure, but after looking at the prices, I decided to get only a pedicure. As I write this, I wish I had opted in for the manicure to go with my ring.

Devin then wanted to drive around his old stomping grounds, Grambling State University. I guess this was his way of amping himself up for the big moment. After that, we then drove to a park called Hideaway Park (perfect name!).  Devin said he had never been to this park and wanted to walk around. I said sure and thought nothing of it.   It was a very secluded park. We basically had it all to ourselves. We held hands and talked about life and our future. We noticed a tree that couples had engraved their initials in. It was quite lovely. I then wanted to go see the lake and skip rocks across it. We walked down the hill to see the lake and I started taking pictures. As I was admiring the lake, Devin hugged up on me from behind and put his chin on my shoulder. He then slipped a box in my hand. I was so confused at what was happening at that very moment. I eventually realized it was the moment I had been waiting for all year so I turned around and faced my moment. Devin got on one knee and said,”I don’t have a big speech because I don’t feel I need one. I know want to do this. I don’t have it all figured out, but I want to figure it out with you. Will you marry me?” Through my tears, I said YES!

It was perfect.

It was a special moment between just the both of us in his hometown. It was the moment I was waiting for and I’m so glad it finally happened. I’m so ready to go to the next stage in my life and to be Mrs. Smith.

Now, it’s time for the wedding planning. I have no idea where to start, but I think figuring out a budget is a smart, starting point. Come along with me on another money journey. I’m definitely going to need help with this one.