the best part

So far the best part about the whole engagement thing, was when i told erick he had to ask my dad for "permission." This meant that: a) He couldn't tell his family right away, which was good since we were in his hometown and that whole idea seemed very scary at the time and b) he had to talk to my dad.

I don't think my dad is particularly scary, but luckily Erick did. There were lots of questions and concerns coming from Erick at the time. This was perfectly fine because not only was it funny, but i didn't have any answers for him which made the whole thing funnier. 

This was a typical conversation at the time:

"But... but... what should I say"

"I dunno. Nobody has ever done this before in my family, but you had better think of something good. He has a shot gun, you know"

"Oh crap"

Once we got back to my house, he spoke with my dad. I almost felt bad for him, but then afterwards, when it became obvious that he managed to mumble through another proposal successfully, I began to realize the seriousness of the situation. 

Now I'd have to actually get married.