Sometimes I woke up in the middle of night, wondering who I am. What am I doing here? It happens to me since I was little. As I was sitting in the car for some ‘out of town’ family trips, I would gazed at those trees and houses and I often found myself asking the same question. Who am I?

A few days ago, B asked me if I am free this Sat as he has booked dinner in a nice restaurant in East Perth. I was thrilled since he scarcely do this nowadays - normally, we would discuss when and where to go. He kept reminding me to dress up and that I have to keep the night free from everything (work, friends, hobbies, etc). He also kept saying about how difficult it is to secure a table in that restaurant and how we have to be on time since the restaurant cannot hold the table for too long. I was like .. hmm .. make sense ..

17 Jan 2009.
Gloomy and foggy. It was just one of those busy weekends with a long list of things to do except I am very excited about going out for dinner with B. We went out the whole day and got home at 5.30 pm, I was so tired and sleepy but B insisted on waking me up and got me to take a short shower before we go out for dinner. We arrived in East Perth at 6.55 pm, and were trying to look for a parking bay next to a basketball court. B said he wanted to drop me first since I was dressing up and was a little bit too sexy and he didn’t want those guys who were playing basketball to see me. Again, I thought he made sense and I agreed to wait for him in front of the restaurant.

A few minutes waiting, B came and we walked towards the restaurant, which is located at the bank of Claisebrook Cove (with stunning view of the Swan River and city skyline), we saw a Gondola and a Gondolier (is that what you call a person who ‘drives’ the gondola?). B said that he wanted to ask if the gondola was free and if we could hire it on the spot. I was panic as I wasn’t prepared for this and my dress was definitely not suitable for sitting on a Gondola (i was wearing a tube dress!). B insisted and as i was trying to pull him back, the Gondolier suddenly called out B’s name. “Bobby!” I was shocked and ‘click’. Right at that moment I realised that B planned for this whole Gondola thingy. I was so embarrassed and happy at the same time. This was an absolute surprise!!

As we were in the Gondola, the Gondolier gave me a beautiful rose and took a couple shots for us. As the Gondola departed Claisebrook Jetty, I bombarded B with tonnes of questions. We laughed and enjoyed the beautiful view. The Gondola was nicely set up with bright red velvet sofa and soft Venetian music in the background. Around 10 minutes on board, boats were passing us, they waved at us and asked the Gondolier to sing for us. As the boat passed, there were rippled created by the boat; hitting the Gondola, creating a bouncy effect and a splash sound as the wave hits the bottom of the Gondola.

I remembered I was enjoying the beautiful view when suddenly B holds my hands really tight and as I turned to him, he was holding a box with a ring inside - very beautiful ring. I was stunned! And B looked into my eyes and said,”We know life is not easy. It will be very similar to what we experienced in this Gondola. There will be ups and downs, waves hit us and we bounced but as long as we walked this journey together, hand in hand, we know that when we finish this journey and look back, it is a WONDERFUL journey. So, do you want to walk this journey with me, will you marry me?”’

I looked at B and cried. Then B holds the ring and bends on his knees and pop the same question. “Will you marry me?” I was still shocked that I don’t even know what to say. I was wondering if I should say I do or I will Or WHAT?? At last I said,” yes”.

B slipped the ring into my ring finger and as I looked at the ring, I saw a love so pure and sincere from him. I promise to love and be faithful to him only for the rest of my life. I will be your very ‘classic’ wife, B..

I have never thought that 17 Jan 2009 will turn out to be most romantic day in my life (so far ^-^).
I know B knows that I love surprises but he has planned this one really well. I smell nothing wrong at all, I guess he is getting better on this 

Well, I think I have found the answer to that question. I know who I am; I am a very lucky girl. I am very lucky to be loved and cared as much as I am now. If i ever wake up in the middle of the night again, asking myself who am I, I will proudly say, I am a very lucky girl. With so much support and love showering me each days. Thank you Lord. Thank you B. Thank you my loving and caring family. Thank you to all of you, dear friends.

more pictures to come ..