Rachel:
So after 8 years, 5 months and 8 days of dating, Kurtis proposed to me. He did so at a romantic dinner in Fiji, on the beach just outside of our beach front bure after we had finished our pizza. Pizza doesn’t sound too romantic but hey, it was pizza night at the resort so we couldn’t pass it up. I can’t lie and say I was totally surprised but it was a perfect proposal. We had champagne, our own waitress, the most beautiful sunset and the whole beach to ourselves. In the words of myself, how romantical.
Our trip to Fiji was beautiful and I can’t wait to go back. The Fijian people are gorgeous, the weather was perfection, the water was an amazing blue and the scenery is stunning. Plus they have these flowers, fragapani, which I am now madly obsessed with. We stayed at Mango Bay in a bure which was beautiful. We had our own outdoor shower, where I had the best showers of my life. You look up and there are palm trees and flowers everywhere and the sun is shining down on you. It was
really tough to shower this morning in our dark, ugly, damp bathroom. The other thing about Fiji is that everyone is on Fiji time, which means that things happen when they happen, no worries. I wish my impending school assignments could be handed in on Fiji time…
In Australian news, Kurtis quit his pizza store job and now works at the Lindt Café in the city. I have about three more weeks left at IKEA and we both have about four more weeks of school left. This year has whipped by. It’s getting to the point where there isn’t really anything new about Australia to us. We kinda feel like we are at home. I will miss our house and neighbourhood when we leave. But before we leave, we have a big three and a half week trip up the east coast of Australia to plan and do. Should be good and expensive!Australian Word of the Day: "You'll be right/He'll be right/She'll be right" Kurtis and I just keep saying this phrase because its the only thing we can properly say with an Aussie accent. Just means that you will be okay and is usually followed by "mate." You should always throw a "mate" in for good measure. lol.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
ReplyDeleteWow we are so happy to hear the news. Kurtis, welcome officially to the family that you have been a part of for so long already.
We miss having you guys around and very much look forward to your return.
Paul and Kinuyo
First off I would like to say IT'S ABOUT TIME !
ReplyDelete8 years, 5 months and 8 days ! holy cow, and i'm here thinknig to myself i've been with my boyfriend for almost 7 months, and i thoguht THAT was a long time ! But then I find out how long you two have been together for, and 7 motnhs does'nt feel as long as I thoughti don't feel as long as I thought. I am so very happy for the two of you, and am extrmeley excited for the wedding ! congratulations you two, and Rachel even though you have been a part of our family for 8 years 5 months and 8 days,I am extactic to officaly, welcome you to our family.
Happy thanksgiving & we will se you soon, i'm sure I will be skype-ing you two tommrrow !
take care,
- lexy
After numerous attempts at trying to respond to your blog I finally gave up and called upon the assistance of Lexie. What exciting News! We are all very happy, can't wait until you are both back home and we can truly celebrate! We are going over to Helen and Luca's for Thanksgiving Dinner, I don't think they have Thanksgiving in Aussie Land do they? That is it for now, chat with you both soon. Love Auntie Pat
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Rachel & Curtis. We will miss you in an hour or so when we go to Mary Beth and Brad's for the 27 lb turkey they are serving. Congrats to you both from the Undercliff Quinn's. Rachel I think you may have out-done your Mom and Dad for length of dating before engagement. Oh well Curtis, one of the many traditions you are now an official part of. Enjoy Spring. It is 10 and windy here today.
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