I'm all packed up and leaving tomorrow from Chicago to fly to South Carolina for a few days of orientation. I'm allowed to pack one checked bag (only 50 pounds, which is tougher than it sounds), and I chose to pack the largest bag I could find. My mom calls it a body bag, if that gives you any idea of how huge this thing is. The photo at the left doesn't really do it justice. Its hard to pack for two full months when you don't know what to expect.
I was also told to bring enough snacks to last for each day I was there. This was a more difficult feat given my eating abilities and desires. I know one of the positive benefits from this trip will most likely be significant weight loss. See the picture at the right-- I chose Walmart-quality raisins and granola bars to keep me alive for two months. Romanian food is supposedly mincemeat sausage wrapped in pickled cabbage. One thing I'll certainly miss is Fusion Brew, which is a fantastic espresso and bubble tea cafe in Bloomington, IL (where my fiancee works... more on that later!). I wonder if there is any bubble tea in Targu Mures...
I couldn't resist getting into my snacks a little early.
In addition to snacking, recently I asked my girlfriend of almost 4 years to marry me. The photo to the right is when I proposed. I took her out to China town where we first met and went to the same restaurant. When we went there 4 years ago, she got a joke fortune cookie which said, "Will you marry me?" This time, however, I gave her a wrapped non-joke cookie which said "Jackie, will you marry me?"
She said yes.
yessssssssssssssssssssssssss
Here is a shot of the bling. We're really excited to be engaged. Thanks to everyone who has let us borrow their cars, given us rides, or coerced us into dating each other over the years. It has been and is sure to be wonderful.
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