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Kathleen, I wanted to do this in this most potentially embarassing way
possible, and I figured doing it here and now, in front of a
quarter of a million strangers
was as good a way as any. I love you more then I can describe within
the limits of this tiny little story. We've been together for many years
now, and I've known for most of that time that I wanted to spend my
life with you. Enough rambling. Will you marry me? Update
15 minutes 30 seconds later: Subj: "Yes", message body: "Dork. You made me cry. :)"
Hazah! I'm getting married!
:)
A quick google search turned up this image....
Yeah, like us geeks weren't going to find this... Sarcasta.Net
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Bryan J. Casto
bryan.casto(a)gmail.com
Yes.
I love you more then I can describe
Cripes, Taco, you couldn't even use a grammar-checker on this, the most important posting of your life?
Having said that, congratulations, and (I think I speak for more than a few Slashgeeks here) f--- you for reminding me that tonight I'll be going home to heat up a can of Chef Lonelyheart's Soup For One.
~Philly
And here is a link to a picture of the to-be bride :)
Kathleen Fent
More information is available over at: Fent.NET
There was some guy a few years back who proposed on the super bowl... That's several million people. /. gets something like 250,000 uniques a day last I heard.
Username taken, please choose another one.
Probably real, according to http://www.fent.net/archive/troll.html :
"... will NEVER post on Slashdot" - so much for that, eh?
(I'm losing the first moderation points I've ever had by posting here, but it should be worth it...)
Rob,
/.er in the world will be replying to this story, I thought I'd jump on with some advice (as a married nerd, I'm qualified).
/. ref into this. Let the other one say what is up with them before you mark them as a troll.
/. posters.
Seeing as every
1. Always listen to each her. Nothing will get you into the doghouse faster than her thinking you are not listening when she thinks she has something important to say.
2. WIRELESS! Yes, good old 802.11b. It allows you to be on the couch doing nerdly things, while you are in the same room with her. No more lost in your home office for hours and hours every night. This is definitely one of the best technologies for a married couple.
3. Respect each other. It sounds so simple, but a lot of couples seem to lose that over the years. They start doing dumb things like rolling their eyes when the other speaks. Lack of respect for your mate has destroyed more couples than anything.
4. Respect each other. Am I repeating myself? Well, yes, because it is so important. Just let the other person be themselves, and the small stuff will take care of itself.
5. Don't lose yourself! That sounds anti-love, but it's not. Make concessions, but don't change yourself. You are who she fell in _love_ with. Of course, you will grow, and change, but your soul will remain.
6. Laugh with her. You should be marrying your best friend. If she is not, you are doing this too soon (said that one a little late, didn't I). It is the friendship that carries you through life together. You both will have times when all you need is a friend, and being there like that for each other is critical.
7. Don't mod each other. Ok, I had to get a
8. Just SAY IT. When something is up, take the risk, and just SAY IT. Don't hem and haw, and let it build up. The friendship and respect you build will allow you to trust in the ability to just say what is on your mind. It feels so much better when it's out in the open, whatever it is.
9. Men are from mars, women are from venus. I know this to be true. Get the book on CD, and listen to it in your car. Then dispose of it like you would pr0n. Descreatly. Never let anyone know you listened to it (because they will think you are a f4g. However, there actually are some good tools and concepts in the book. It teaches you not to try and solve her problems, but when to just listen.
10. Don't listen to
Spackler
Kathleen Fent
Courtesy hemos' wedding
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