**Surprise, Surprise!!** Big Announcement

[shais_mom]

Congrats Pops!

[popcornbird]

Okay. Details, details...where do I start? It is hard to think of how to explain things on a public message board. I guess I should start by telling you a bit about my fiancee (feels weird saying that...he he he).

He's 23 years old (I am 20), very sweet, funny, caring guy. I met him through family contacts, and pretty much got to know him online before he came to visit. He's currently studying in Massachusetts, and will be graduating from his Masters next semester. The wedding won't be until he is done with his education, and working, so at the EARLIEST, summer 2006. We haven't decided the month/date yet...it depends on things, but that is the plan so far. He intends to look for a job here in California after he completes his education. We're HOPING he will get a job here. That way, I won't have to leave my beloved home state. In case he gets a job somewhere else, I would have to end up moving, but California is our first choice, so we're hoping that will work out. What else? Ohhhhhh....something that will make you all happy. He LOVES animals, loves the tiels, AND...he grew up with cats and ADORES them. Needless to say, I see kitties in my future, and will probably have to run to PT for advice. He and I talk about cats on the phone for hours straight, while my mom shakes her head and laughs at us. The tiels, of course, will be coming with me wherever I go. Thank God he loves them. I don't think we can have cats until we have a large enough place to keep the birds/cats seperate from each other, but I'm excited about him loving cats. He grew up with several, and told me his life isn't complete without them.

Are these details enough?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

He LOVES animals, loves the tiels, AND...he grew up with cats and ADORES them. Needless to say, I see kitties in my future, and will probably have to run to PT for advice. He and I talk about cats on the phone for hours straight, while my mom shakes her head and laughs at us. The tiels, of course, will be coming with me wherever I go. Thank God he loves them.

Are these details enough?

As long as he makes you happy AND passed the pet test, I just say:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

YOU DESERVE NOTHING BUT THE BEST AND TONS OF HAPPINESS!!!

UM, WILL HE COME ON PT AND LET US MEET HIM????

[Almita]

Awww i can't wait till ur a wife!!!!!!! Congratulations that is good that he likes ur tiels and love animals!!

[JenBKR]

Yay, another animal lover

So, how did he propose?

[wolfie]

Congratulations Poppy! I'm so happy for you! ^_^

[Vermontcat]

How exciting!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
How sweet that he's a cat lover.
You can always ask Logan for advice about tiels and cats sharing a house.

[finn's mom]

Congratulations, that is wonderful news! He sounds really good for you.

[RobiLee]

Wow! That is a huge surprise. I had noticed that you hadn't been around but I thought maybe you were busy with school. I think its a wonderful surprise, Poppy! You sound very excited and happy. I wish you and your fiance a happy engagement and a wonderful future together. CONGRATS!

[CagneyDog]

Congratulations

[lizbud]

Congratulations to you both. This is such an exciting time for you.

Are you going to continue your education after you're married? I do hope
you get to live in California, since you like it so much.

[petslover]

Congrats to you both.

[jenfer]

What a nice surprise! Congrats!!!

[Kater]

I'm sooo sooo happy for you, Poppy! Your fiance is a very lucky guy.
I will be thinking of you Sunday!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Wow!!! Another shocker since I've been away from PT!

Congratulations, Pops! I'm so excited for you!

Thanks for explaining how all the details. I was wondering how it all worked with Muslims since I had heard that most Muslim marriages are "arranged" and a lot of times the husband and wife don't even know each other before they meet during the ceremony. However, those are probably starting to be dated customs (meaning they're not followed much anymore) so it was interesting to read how things work now with the legal ceremony and then the actual wedding where you start your life together. Learning about others' customs is always interesting to me.

And he's a cat lover to boot! Way to go Pops! Can't wait to hear more details about the wedding, and of course pictures would be way too awesome, but I won't hold my breath....