We're getting married!

2015 was a rough year and one I will never forget. During that time, I was living in Philly, away from family, working 10 hour shifts, and 6 days a week. I used the one day I was off to do quick trips. The good thing about living in Philly everything was about 2 hours away. One Sunday I planned a trip to NY and noticed my friend Lisa was also going up there that weekend. I figured it would be nice to see a familiar face and just kick it with new people. Didn't think it was a big deal because it was only a day. They do their thing and I do mine. But I would meet them up for food and alcohol. Even after the trip it was just another day and we all parted ways. We all kept in touch through Facebook. Trinh and I did share an interest in dogs, so we thought it would be funny to tag each other on anything that had to do with dogs just to annoy her sister. LOL. In 2016 Lisa got married in Dallas. That's where Trinh and I reconnected and the rest was history.

So I went on a girls trip to NYC with my sister and cousins and this guy shows up. Okay, Duc, a friend of my cousin, Lisa, happen to also be in the city that same weekend and wanted to meet up. He seemed like a cool, chill guy --except that he couldn't even get my name right! How hard is it to decipher between Trinh, Trang, and Thao, TOMMY?! LOL! But he did naturally fit right in, even impressed my aunt with his mannerisms (we were hating because he made us look bad--and she called us out on it, too!) and by the end of the trip we were showing each other pictures of our dogs. That lead to us becoming Facebook friends and sharing silly dog videos. But that was all really. Whatever, right? Well then a year later we both attended Lisa's wedding and so it all began... From Dallas to Houston and back, the distance was definitely not easy but we made it work. We talked to each other every day when we weren't together, and we cherished each minute together when we were. Absence AND communication does make the heart grow fonder. There never went a day when we didn't say "good morning" and end the day with a "good night". Duc still surprises me every day with the little things that he does--and can he cook! I got myself a NGUYEN-ER. ❤

Through the time they were dating they never talked about marriage nor said "I love you" to each other but they both knew the feelings were mutual. It was an unspoken love that they shared. As Duc planned his proposal and told his close friends they asked him, "Are you sure she'll say yes"? He laughed but he knew and did not question that she was the one. He wanted his first "I love you" to show her that he meant it. As they planned their week long east coast trip, he kept the surprise with him until the last night. He wanted her to enjoy the trip with no distractions. The final night came and back to where they shared a moment together in 2015 at Kimberly Rooftop, he got on one knee and asked. To her surprise her reaction was "Are you serious? Are you joking?" because he laughed and couldn't keep a straight face. Sharing their second moment together on that rooftop she said "yes". Now here we are today. They could not have a wedding without all the family and friends they love and hold close to their hearts. Congrats you two! We love you both and can't wait!!

DALLAS or HOUSTON?