Raymond Ling 26 September at 19:35

Hi guys,

My “big” day is soon approaching. From Dec 2008 i’ve starting telling you guys and the people around me that i’m planning to propose at the end of 2009. The reason that i did so, was not really to “inform”, but more of speaking into existence something that has not happen. It’s a big step forward and like all others, i have a lot of fears. Fears of not being able to support, fears of not being able to cope, fears of not being mature. The fears are still here, but so is my trust in God and His word that He will be a lamp onto my foot, a light onto my path.

Today i just bought my engagement ring. It is my largest purchase thus far. But i know that once i did so, i had no turning back. The original plan to propose on Christmas eve has been pushed backwards for a few reasons. Firstly the flat is coming in the 4th quarter of 2009. Secondly, SE’s grandma just passed away and her family placed a 100 day window for us to get ROM. This window closes on the 17 of Dec. So to give time for ROM preparation, the proposal would be on 11.10.09 Sunday (2weeks away).

The plan is to hold a dinner(In the field), sing a song(Liu Gen Hong - I’m still practicing), light up the field and get on one knee.

All the above would be in a large open area. I’ve got a few locations:

West Coast
SG EXPO open field
Car park roof garden

They qualify because they are:
Quiet
Good photo opportunity
Allow for close friends to watch from afar
Allow for the light up.

I’m not decided on the location yet.

The highlight of the entire event would be the “light up”, the original idea came from here.

Instead of candles, i was thinking christmas lightings. It allows for the element of surprise when you turn it on. And it won’t get snuff out.

I wish to open an invitation for you to be there to share this special occasion with us, possibly provide help where needed. This is open only for really close friends & I’m only inviting a few close friends from her side. I understand should you have prior commitments, but i hope that 2 weeks notice is suffice.

Shall we do any sort of discussion or input of ideas here, i don’t wish for any premature leakage of classified information to SE.

Thanks guys for being there.

Regards,
Raymond