Mike and I have discovered a mutual love of photography. Beyond giving us a common interest, photography really pushes us to explore Connecticut and beyond. Our relationship has improved dramatically since we discovered photography.
Cape Cod has become one of our favorite spots for a weekend getaway, with tons of photo opportunities. We decided to visit the Cape for another photography marathon weekend. This time we did not have much planned, but I did want to check out the Province Land dunes up in P-Town.
As we climbed up the first dune, I wondered why Mike brought his tripod. But I didn't think too much of it.
Walking on the dunes was not easy. For every step forward, you'd slide back about half a step. It was hot and humid, and there was nowhere to escape from the heat. I made a sarcastic comment about the tripod, but figured as long as Mike wasn't complaining, it wasn't a big deal.
We reached the top of the first dune and explored for a little while. Mike said he wanted to take a photo of us together and started setting up his tripod. I wasn't too keen on the photo idea, as I had no makeup on, my hair was frizzing, and I was getting sweaty from hauling all my gear around the dunes. But I knew I'd lose the argument so I didn't say anything.
As usual, while he was setting up, I wandered away, completely distracted by the prospect of interesting scenery at the top of the next dune. To my excitement, I found a great crater, with more dunes and the ocean in the distance.
I looked to the bottom of the dune and Mike was waiting. I motioned for him to come up and join me. He motioned for me to go back down. Finally, I called him from my cell phone and asked him to please come enjoy the view with me because it was way better than what he was looking at. He shook his head and started up the dune. Meanwhile, I found a little perch in the sand and figured we could sit there for the photo.
Mike dragged his gear, including the tripod, up the dune and sat down next to me. Mike showed me his new infrared remote and started explaining how he ordered this wireless remote but they messed up the shipment. Typical photo-geek conversation. (Which seems to have replaced our old computer geek conversations.)
He said he had a question and reached into his bag. As I waited for him to pull the next camera accessory out, he pulled out a ring and said "Will you marry me?"
There was only a slight pause before I managed to say "Yes." Somehow, the ring found its way onto my finger while I sat there in confusion. Mike was taking photos the whole time.
I fully believed I would have seen the proposal coming, so this caught me totally off-guard! I'm not sure how he pulled it off, as I can always tell when he's not telling the truth. But I've been prying for information for months now and never realized he was lying! It took awhile for the confusion to wear off and for me to realize that this was real.
Now we have a wedding to plan! And yes, my own camera will be in attendance!
