how it happened

Justin has been mentioning that we should go up to the bay the wknd of 3/14.. to celebrate the Valentine's Day we didn't celebrate.
Then the wk before, Trisha had asked me if I could take the Friday off so I could be in the bay for longer and spend the day with her. It was a rare request so I told her I would think about it. I ended up taking the day off, and we left on Thursday after I got off work for the 6 hour drive.

Trisha planned for us to get a manicure, lunch, watch "He's just not that into you" and finally dinner. I also called Justin after the movie to tell him that I didn't want him to think that I am forcing him to propose (little did I know he was rehearsing for the proposal! So I obviously didn't know I was calling him to tell him this the day before he proposed). The whole day with Trisha was great. We talked alot... and it was very relaxing and pleasant to be able to just hang out and have girly time for the WHOLE day- something we never get to do...

Saturday finally came.
We started eating breakfast with my mom in the morning (and it was probably really hard for her to not say anything since she knew what was to come- I bet she was excited too), then we headed to Kimi's after that on our way to Davis to "drop off something". Actually, we did have something to drop off from last year when we brought back a souvenir from Taiwan. But Justin also left her house with something in his hand. I asked him what it was... and after hesitation, he told me to open it.

He wrote me a 999-word Fairy tale book! And Kimi was so amazing in putting it together with professional binding and everything from scratch. It was very impressive and I was excited. On the drive to Davis, he told me to read the first chapter. It was about me. I shed some tears coz it's so cute!

Our first destination was Little Prague- a little Czech restaurant we're both very fond of. Their eggs benedict is amazing. We read another chapter there.








Then we drove to MU on campus, and played 5 MUGA coins worth of PHOTOHUNT. It brings back so many memories...



From MU, we walked to my old house near Wildhorse golf course in Davis. It took us over an hour, but surprisingly it didn't seem long. The weather was perfect... the scenery brings back memories. We sang songs along the way, and talked about everything. Just like when we were best friends...


When we finally got there, Justin said we needed to go to my old house and sit on the driveway (coz that's what we used to do) He even put his arm around my neck justin like when he asked me out 7 years ago... Then he suggested that we go to the playground by the house, and talk there. When we got to the play ground, there was already a bible, a towel, a soap thingy, and a bucket of water. He started reading Ephesians 5 and John 13 where Jesus washed the disciples' feet, and talked about serving. We also read the scripture on husbands and wives.


Then he knelt down before me... and I told him it was embarrassing since it was out in public, and asked him if he was going to wash my feet!!!! He says yes and omggggg. it was pretty embarrassing =P The water was warm surprisingly, and I didn't even know how the stuff on the bench was there in the first place.

After he washed my feet, Vince and Mike picked us up to go to Konditorei- a dessert place we're also very fond of...


THEN we drove to Vacaville to shop INCLUDING RING SHOPPING. sneaky Justin


Finally. Our last destination was in the bay area. We stopped by this beautiful place by the water... when the sun was almost setting. We walked around for a bit... and sat down on a bench in front of a restaurant. Justin mentioned that the restaurant we were going to was 30 min away, so I didn't think anything of it. We read more chapters here... and all of a sudden, he said he needed to go to the bathroom.

I waited and waited, and took some pictures. Finally.... off to my left... I see someone in a suit of armors. I was so confused I started looking left and right for Justin... Then this knight started walking towards the front of me... still a bit of a distance away. I started calling Justin's name... just in case that it's him... lol.



I called his name more... then he finally answered me. I told him to come over but he said he couldn't. what do you mean you can't????? Then Vince and Mike walked out with this big frame with nothing in the middle... and placed it in front of me, between me and Justin.. then asked me to read the next chapter. "A Picture Perfect Fairy Tale Ending" was the title. My heart pounded sooooo fast... coz just yesterday I reminded him I wasn't rushing him! It was like a dream... Justin in that frame with the sunset and the ocean and the Golden gate bridge.... It was so beautiful my mind probably drew a blank.

He says loudly: "Vicky, if you will be my princess I will be your knight in shiny armor from now til forever"

OMGGGGGGG. I was thinking "who says that?????" but in a good way.... I was so speechless that the only thing that came out of my mouth was "Justin you're so cheeeessy" with an embarrass giggle. He said "I know" with more giggling... I then proceed to tell him that it was embarrassing because it was in front of a restaurant, etc. He then told me to turn around.... and when I did... I saw my friends inside the restarant crowded by the huge glass windows waving at me and taking pictures... OMGGGGGGGGG.



Finally, he got down on one knee and said "Victoria Chung, will you marry me?" and trust me, I thought I was dreaming... and even though we talk about getting married and what we want for our wedding, I never knew how I would respond exactly.... I stood there being surprised and stunned.. and finally he said "Answer me!" hahahaha. omg so I said "ok!" then "Of course I will!"

Then we kissed and took pictures inside the picture frame.. with the sunset and the water and the Golden Gate bridge behind us...

Then Justin had to change back to his normal clothing before we head into the restaurant... My favorite girls were there and I felt so blessed and lucky to have all my friends in my life! Nothing can replace them and I really appreciate them soooooo much!!!!!





You tell me if that's the picture perfect fairy tale ending...