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Happy New Year! WE ARE ENGAGED!

I asked Bliss to marry me last night.

I got down on one knee and everything.

She said yes.

That made me very, very happy.

Yep, that is the engagement ring — and Bliss’ cute little hand — in the photo. More photos from our (ongoing) holiday stay in the U.S. here.

01.01.2006, 9:30 PM · Diary

14 Comments

On Jan 2, 2006 11:47 AM, Doug said:

Congratulations! So how did the future in laws enjoy the road posing…… (“let me get one more with the kudzu in the background…” leads to thoughts like “what the heck is going on with this guy….”) ^o^

Marriage, what a trip it is….. Enjoy the ride! And I pray that Bliss and you enjoy a lifelong, joy filled union.
On Jan 2, 2006 11:56 AM, dan said:

Thanks Doug!

(And the road pics were actually their idea.)
On Jan 2, 2006 10:59 PM, Henry said:

Congratulations ! All the best to you and Bliss. Are you going to have a Chinese Style Wedding in Shanghai?? What about the wedding photos in Chinese Traditional Costume ??
On Jan 3, 2006 11:52 AM, Cedric said:

hi Dan,i saw you in flickr,but i don’t know this tag “mianyang” is ? a city of china?
happy new year.
:D
On Jan 3, 2006 11:39 PM, Kim said:

Hey Dan,

Congrats on the engagement! What are your plans? Are you going back to China or moving back to the US? Email me when you get a chance so we can catch up.

Kim
On Jan 4, 2006 7:50 AM, Martin said:

Congrats on getting engaged, Dan! As someone who has enjoyed and appreciated your blog, I just wanted to wish you and Bliss the best of luck and happiness. Next time my wife and I find ourselves in Shanghai, it’ll be our pleasure to invite you to dinner.

Take care,

Martin.
On Jan 6, 2006 12:27 PM, andrea said:

Congratulations!!!!!! I’m so happy for both of you!
On Jan 8, 2006 12:56 AM, Spelling Bee said:

dude, will never leave it a week before checking your site ever again… (!)
On Jan 10, 2006 1:26 AM, Matt Mackowski said:

Danno, congratulations to you and Bliss. I’ve yet to meet your ‘intended’ but have no doubts that she is as fantastic as you are.

Best, Barn
On Jan 10, 2006 4:18 AM, Patrick said:

Congrats. Wish you both lots of happiness. Me and my fiance just tied the knot on the 29th of Dec. In June we will be married again in Shanghai.
On Jan 10, 2006 10:12 AM, Kassy said:

Hi, Dan!
I have to say that Ozzie would be a superb name.
What can i say- my brother and sister in law found him!
Well done guys! Kassy
On Jan 12, 2006 1:54 AM, Robin said:

Congrats mate.
On Jan 20, 2006 1:48 PM, kiddy said:

Wow!beautiful!!Congratulations!!!
On Jan 29, 2006 7:44 PM, fallen elf said:

Congratulations, Dan. I think Bliss and you haven’t changed much from the photos. Let us know when you are having your wedding, all right?
Fallen Elf

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