How To Propose
Earlier in the year, I wrote an observation about how not to propose to your girlfriend. Some of the examples that I gave were that you should never propose on a holiday, her birthday, your birthday, or any other day that has any significance past the day that you’re proposing.
Never on the phone, e-mail, instant message, video message, or any other type of communication where you’re not present.
That includes a Craig’s List add, a Fed-Ex box, E-bay, and a singing telegram.
Never while you’re drunk, driving, or having sex. Sporting events, sports bars, skywriting, jumbotrons, and TV commercial breaks are all out.
Never hide the ring in her food, her purse or a tampon box.
And just in case you’re still not sure, if you can’t repeat the story in church, it’s probably not a good idea.
I only mention it because my friend Geoff proposed to his girlfriend last night.
And since I’ve already done an observation on “How Not To Propose” I thought it was now time to do an observation on “How To Propose.”
A year ago, Geoff decided that he wanted to marry his girlfriend. So despite the fact that he has no musical abilities what so ever, he formed a secret band. He became the lead singer. Wrote five original songs. Practiced every month. He didn’t tell anyone.
And then last night, he and his band took the stage at the Roxy. He sang five original songs that he wrote for his girlfriend. And despite the fact that he has no musical abilities, on the last song, he got down on one knee, and while singing, proposed to his girlfriend.
We all have visions of becoming a Rock Star, last night, Geoff was.
Congratulations.
-dylan
