The Proposal

Posted by Ling on April 23, 2010

Starring

In our relationship, no-one wears the trousers!

Mr Dorky as himself and Ling Tung as herself; collectively known as “Dor-Ling”

When
Bright and early morning of 5th April 2010

Location

Not Notting Hill!

On this wooden bench in the Isle of Skye in Scotland

How did he propose?
Well, it’s a long story really.  We were up in Skye with two other couples and a baby for a long weekend.

Friday
Friday morning was beautiful so we went for a long walk across some fields and up and down some hills.  The scenery was breath-taking and it was fun chasing the sheep whilst trying to avoid stepping on their poo.

Count the sheep and spot the poo!

Anyway, we got to this bit and I knew something was up.  Mr Dorky started to get fidgety and ramble on about how much he loved me and so on.  I was like, “Wait a minute…” and then I turned towards the water and pretended to be entranced with the view.  “Please turn around Ling…”, he pleaded.  My heart was racing and I panicked slightly.  I think he just caught me off guard.  I was going to turn around, but then I looked up.  “Oh look!”

I immediately ran towards my friends.  Saved!  Attempt to propose fail #1.

Later on that day, I confided to my girl-friends – Mrs Diva and Ms Miaow – that Mr Dorky had been acting weird, i.e. he’s going to propose.

Niest Point Lighthouse

We went to see this lighthouse and as we were walking there, Mrs Diva whispered to me, “He’s going to propose at the lighthouse!” Nooooo!!  I felt awkward knowing that but also, everyone would be watching and I just wanted it to be a quiet, private affair.  Thankfully, when we got to the gates, the lighthouse was closed.  Attempt to propose fail #2.

Saturday
It was a miserable Saturday with overcast skies and rain.  All 7 of us had spent the whole morning and afternoon together sight-seeing.  Mr Dorky and I did not have time alone until we decided to split up and check out the shops in the nearest town Portree.  It was very cold and wet so I had my raincoat on with my hood up and earmuffs on.  I could see Mr Dorky trying to find a suitable location, but there were people everywhere and where it was quiet, the location was not ideal, i.e. outside an Indian restaurant’s carpark – I DON’T THINK SO!  Eventually, we got to this quiet corner outside the local church and he started rambling again.

“I’ve got something to ask you…”
“What?  I can’t hear you!” (I lied.)
“Take your earmuffs off!”
“No…it’s too cold!” (Another lie.)
“But you can’t hear me.  I’ve got something to ask you…”
“Ask me when we get back to the cottage.  Let’s go back!”
Attempt to propose fail #3.

We get back to the cottage and EVERYONE (except the baby) insists that I go for a walk with Mr Dorky.  They were all in on it!!!  I was literally forced to go for a wet, rainy walk with him.  We got to the wooden bench and I sat down.  He seized this opportunity and whipped out the box and said those words.

"Will you marry me?" - Mr Dorky

I said, “Is that it?  Where’s the speech?  Ooh, let me see the ring!  Wait!  Does my Mum know about this?” – while tears were streaming down my face.

Turns out Mr Dorky had bought the ring in early March but was waiting to meet my parents and ask for their blessing before proposing.  Besides, I really wanted my parents’ blessing especially as Mr Dorky and I had only been dating for 4 months and they did not know him that well.  Well, guess what?  He hadn’t even spoken to them about this!!  The beautiful diamond ring was put back in its box until my parents gave their blessing.  Attempt to propose fail #4.

That night, Mr Dorky snuck off and called my Mum…

Sunday
Just after sunrise on this beautiful Easter Sunday, we went for another walk to say goodbye to Skye, but also, to welcome the next chapter of our lives together.  Successful proposal!!!

I love it! He chose it himself!

Interview With Mr Dorky

How did you propose to Ling?
It was a Sunday morning and the weather was perfect and it was sunny.  I got Ling out of her bed and asked her to go for a walk.  And we walked to the edge of the hill which faced the ocean.  And I found the wooden bench that I saw a few days ago when we went for a walk.  She knew what was going on.  Being my usual self, I had trouble putting words together.  I was stuttering because I was nervous.  And then, I got down on my knees and reached for the box and opened it and asked the question, “Will you marry me?”

You two have only known each other for 5 months – how do you know Ling is the One?
I knew after meeting Ling for the first time in Sydney.  I knew because I had been praying about it.

Describe Ling in five words
Beautiful, caring, loving, supportive, sincere.

FAQ’s

First of all – Congratulation Dor-Ling!

When and where is the wedding going to be held?
Wedding registry will be in June 2010 in Melbourne, the wedding ceremony will be in August 2010 in Scotland and the post-wedding celebration will be in Malaysia in December 2010.

What?  That’s so soon – is Ling pregnant?
NO!!!  We haven’t done “it” so there is definitely no bun in the oven!

Pressure to perform on wedding night much?
No comment!

Ling, apparently you bought the first wedding dress you tried on – is that true?  And what is it like?
Yes, that is true.  But to find out what it looks like, please wait for the photos in August.

If you are engaged or married, please share about your proposal.

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