Exactly a year ago

On 16 December 2006, my fiance and I went to Antonio's Tagaytay to have an advance Christmas celebration.

During the ride going to Antonio's, I had the feeling the he was going to propose over lunch. So I was kind of self-conscious and anxious when we arrived there. But once we settled in and were enjoying the feast before us, not to mention the charming ambiance and great wait staff, all the thoughts of the proposal faded away.

The food was delicious. From the appetizer down to the dessert, everything was perfect. We had pumpkin soup, Pan Seared Duck Liver Glazed with Honey and Peppercorn, Mesclun Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Grilled Certified Angus Beef Prime Ribeye Steak with sidings of Mashed Potato, Garlic Risoni, Gnocchi Potato, Rock Salt Garlic Fries, Dark Chocolate Souffles with Cardamom Creme Anglaise, Panna Cotta with Oven Dried Fruits and Fruit Coulis, and a jug of grape juice. Whew, just recalling this lunch makes my mouth water.

Anyways, after getting our bill (which was also mind-blowing, hehehe), we wandered around the garden, just trying to enjoy the cool breeze. Ha! little did i suspect that my fiance planned to propose in the garden. He proposed while we were sitting on the bench, by simply saying " i have a gift for you". I cried when i saw the box. And that's how we got engaged exactly a year ago.