Chicago Photos (May)

I forgot about this trip but we went to visit Chicago back in May. I found them as I was flipping through photos of us, I tend to do that when I miss him. We used the Chicago CityPass and hit up all the tourist spots. 

The Shedd Aquarium:
I just thought this was pretty artsy and cool photo.

The Bean:

As we were walking towards 'the Bean' I took out my phone and a butterfly just flew towards me and wouldn't leave me alone. I seriously had 3 minutes worth of photos with this butterfly. 

 At Buckingham Foundation:

 It looked beautiful and it was sortof like a music/light show at night.

At Skydeck Chicago ( Willis Tower): 

I am deathly afraid of heights, LIKE DEATHLY AFRAID. It's so childish that I won't go down an escalator until someone goes in front of me so that I have someone to land on if I fall. 

When we were coming up the elevator, my legs get shaky. In order for me to be in this photo, I had to walk backwards. I would NOT look down or behind me. It is a bit sad.  

Okay Back to Studying!

California Adventures pt3: Yummy in my Tummy!

After the Mister was done working, we got to play
aka
 EAT LOTS OF FOOD! 

Due to a friend Charmin Bear's recommendation I have always wanted to visit this place.

Sushi Stop
A sushi bar where ALL ITEMS ( rolls, nigiri, etc) you order is $2.75. I wasn't going there with high expectations and even though the rice was falling apart and the fish wasn't perfectly sliced, it was fresh and yummy.

I was so happy that you can tell from my photos
as I am staring heavenly at my sushi chef .

I wish they had this in Boston because it would fill my never-ending sushi cravings and not break the bank. 

Another recommendation my friend told me to go

Half and Half: 

It is honey milk with honey boba and pudding. I have never had pudding before so it was interesting. It doesn't taste super sweet (which I like) and the size is hugeeeee. I would think something like this costs >5.00 which is a large for Lollicup but this was only ~3-4 so it was awesome!!!!

Next stop was Fluff Ice

Not Frozen Yogurt and not Shaved Ice, not sure how to explain what it is but it is soft and melt in your mouth - sortof like ice cream. They have a limited number of flavors but they had a lot of unique ones such as the Thai Ice Tea flavored Fluff Ice. We got that with the lychee and mango jelly. It was a great combination. 

These places are NOT in the East Coast so I will eat to my stomach's desire! 

It was a short trip to LA so we couldn't do more other than quick snacks here and there but it was very fun. 

Thank you to our friends who housed us and took us around.

XOXO,
Marley

California Adventures pt2 : R&R

It's nice to get away for a bit and just ... ponder.
The Mister had to work all day and night so I was left with my own devices.

Our hotel was basically surrounding by this....

and this 

So the choices of what to do was somewhat limited. 

I was still more excited by the food :)   

Things I did : 

- Finished the novel 'Fifty Shades Freed' in a day. There's too much bedroom action going on,  Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey are cray cray!
- Went to the shopping mall but didn't want to buy anything since there is tax on clothes?!??!
- Tanned by the pool all morning and pitter patter in the water but couldn't last too long since the weather was a sweltering 106*. 

By the pool, I saw this little boy and he was super cute. Is it creepy to take photos of other people's children? My first thoughts of this photo.....

LIKE A BOSS

The only time I may ever want children is so that I can take silly pictures of them and post it like the one above!

XOXO,
Marley

California Adventures pt1 : First Class Experience

The Mister had to travel to California for work so he took me along! It was really last minute since we had to book tickets the day before we had to fly out. Is it lame to be OVERLY excited about first class?!?!?!

DUDE! It's my first time so I was jumping up and down inside

......until he told me that he bought himself an economy ticket......  

I was SUPER mad at the Mister for buying me a first class ticket and not experiencing it with me. I don't want to sit next to a strange old fart!!!!!  

Luckily when we checked into the airport he got a free upgrade and was able to change his seat next to mines :) 

I remember a time when I sat in those small economy seats and being feed meals. That was a longggg time ago. Now MAYBE you could get a can of soda and for $7.49 some cheese and crackers. Sadness.

First Class flight attendants are so much more attentive to you. Before the plane even goes up they offer you a drink. All drinks and alcohol is free, then during the flight they offer you another. They give you a warm towelette to refresh your face and clean your hands with. You can have white or red wine with you meal. They walk around asking Croissant or Cinnamon roll. And in the end you get a cookie!

Very classy :)

A+ !

XOXO,

Marley

Google Video Date

 Our time is precious and few and far between.A little aside because I do miss blogging and it's the only ME time I love to give myself.
 I was just thinking about this --> post(click HERE)  the other day and again just a few minutes ago. It makes me feel so thankful how lucky I am. Despite the craziness of school/life/family, I am just so happy that I have that special someone whose always got my back mentally, emotionally, and physically
yay for free back rubs, an open ear and heart.... and for LOVE. 

Mister serenading me before bed. If only I could record his big head bobbling off tune, that would have been a lovely moment to capture. 
If you have love in your life or believe in love (and please say you do because it is out there)let me get a WOOT WOOT!

FaceTime Date

Just another post about how we communicate on a daily basis. 

It's crazy how you can spend loads of time with someone and yet still find something new about them. For instance after so much time together, I did not know your face could contort this way......

I love how comfortable we are together and that your not afraid to be goofy with me.   

You see this perplexed face? 
Doesn't it look like he's in deep thought? Especially with his forehead all wrinkly....
He must be watching a documentary of some sort????

Nope! He was watching cartoons.... specifically...
THE HULK

The mister's favorite quote?"hulk smash puny human"which he would repeatedly say over and over and over......

ohhh how I adore you ***sigh***

The Proposal

I was totally clueless.

I had no idea it was coming.. 

NO IDEA!  

Starting from the beginning....


After the girls and I settled in Hawaii we explored the streets; strolling down the beach, enjoying the views, and the gazillion ABC stores around every corner. We made plans to eat dinner at a nice restaurant called Sarento's at the Top of the Waikiki that Maria found through a Groupon Deal.

So we went back to the hotel to pretty ourselves up for dinner.
I got out of the shower and noticed Maria and Becky wearing red dresses. Maria replied back to me that the other dress didn't fit her and so she had to wear this red one.

When we got to Top of Waikiki, we couldn't find Sarento's.

I got out my phone to check on Yelp and it said Sarento's was located at Top of the I.

Marley: That's strange, it says Top of the I, not Waikiki.

Maria: Uh Oh. I made a mistake. Its at the Top of the I.

We were at the wrong restaurant and 15 minutes late to our reservation. 

FAIL!

Once we got to the RIGHT building, the RIGHT restaurant (30th floor), we were led into a private room that overlooks the whole city. The table had a nice setting of blooming red roses & white orchids and creme brulee scented white candles.

After we were seated, there was a huge projector facing us. The waiter told us it was part of the GroupOn Deal.

Once the video started, I wasn't really paying attention until I heard a familiar song Christina Perri A Thousand Years (which I blogged about before HERE) and then I saw my face appear on the screen.

I had a million thoughts running through my head but the loudest one was: 

WHY IS MY FACE ON THE SCREEN?!?!?!

Then I heard Phong's voice and saw him in the video. It was hard for me to process everything that was going on but he starts talking about us. 

After the video ended, the door to our private room opens.

His friends walk in. 

A few minutes later he walked in, 

and 

the story of us just goes from there.

The whole time I was in shock and just didn't know how to react. 

I was basically a smiling fool. 

My knees were shaking,

I forgot to breathe, 

it was like an out of body experience. 

I didn't know what was going on around me. 

Thank you to everyone who had a part in helping the Mister <3

I feel very blessed with the close family and friends we share.

XOXO

Marley


P.S. YOUTUBE Video coming soon so watch out!

The End of Singledom

I have not blogged in a while but I just came back to Mainland AKA REALITY and then had some family engagements to go to.

Speaking of engagement....

BAM!

Details of that to come in a future post :)

Adventures of my Spring Break 2012 in Hawai'i :

 Mon Day 1: Strolling the beach. Dinner at Sarento's Top of the Ilikai
Tue Day 2: Polynesian Cultural Center Luau and Night out on the town.
Wed Day 3: Leonard's Bakery Malasada puffs. Omakase @ Sushi Sasabune

This is from the Omakase. It was melt in your mouth amazing.

If you EVER go to Hawaii and you  are HEAD over HEELS in love with Sushi -> GO to Sushi Sasabune!

CON: it's so good that anything after that does not compare so my sushi cravings have disappeared.

Thu Day 4: Pearl Harbor Memorial. Interstate trip to the Big Island. Check in to Hilton Resort. Dinner @ Monstera
Fri Day 5: Couples Massage @Kohala Spa. Road trip to the Rain Forest 'Akaka Falls and Rainbow Fall'. Dinner by the beach @ Pahu i'a

XOXO 

Marley

Aloha!

Finally!!!! I can breathe a bit, for this week at least.

It's nice to be back BUT after spending less than 5 hours at my parent's house, I realize why I moved out. I just turn into a crazy monster when i'm here.

Thank goodness it's only until Monday

...

I can survive until then

....

I HOPE.

My ride back home was delayed only 20 minutes, a BIG improvement from last time ( click HERE for my version and HERE for his). Got to spend some good ole' quality time with the Mister before he left for his work trip. I don't think I gave him a proper goodbye because I am NOT a functional human being before noon and so waved bye and passed out.

When we started dating we made a pact that every spring break we would take a trip together.

Last year was: California and Las Vegas 2011

ahhhh...memories. It was our "first" trip away together and there was ALOT of eating at In-N-Out. I love the hand cut fries and animal style execution.

Here's another because I love FRIES SO MUCH!

Sadly we won't have a vacation together this spring break because the Mister has work obligations but I ain't complaining cuz that is what pays the bills. RESPECT!

For breaking the pact, Mister concocted a plan with my best friend and surprised me with a Girls TRIP TO HAWAII!

I have never been and 

I am 

SUPER UBER DUPER EXCITED!!

When do you ever get a chance to just take a trip together with just the girls and find the time when everyone is free? It's a rarity I tell ya.

I can't wait until us girls reach the warm weather, lay on the beach, and sip on drinks with fruit sticking from it. EAST COAST weather can eat myyyy dust!

Thank you babe. You are truly one of a kind.

XOXO

Marley