I mean, now that I updated my facebook relationship status to “engaged” and since internet tells nothing but the truth, you must believe it. As Alanna already said in her blog, we are engaged. It took a goat, a storm, and a few years. I feel that I owe you my side of the story, and apologies for having taken so long to write it - although since it took 8 years to get engaged, I trusted you could wait a few weeks to get the details...
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I once heard a field worker explain that in a village, there are four kinds of farmers.
The refractory: They don’t want to hear about the technology you’ve come to talk about… “They like their old techniques and they don’t believe in your new stuff. They won’t even come to the meetings.”
The cautious: they come to listen and ask questions, but they won’t try it. They leave it to others to take the risk first. “They’ll come back a few years later if nothing has happened to the guinea pigs”.
The enthusiasts: They’re always ready to change their ways. They trust you if you say it’ll be better.
The keeners: they already have what you came to talk about, they can use it, and they know what works better than it.
For each, I thought to myself “well, that’s me!”
When it comes to getting engaged, I’ve been refractory: I didn’t like the idea of having to buy a diamond to show my love to someone and still I’m asking: is it necessary? Who said so? The goat was a great alternative… When it comes to local customs, I definitely am an enthusiast, maybe even a keener, since instead of a sheep I went for a goat. Finally I’m also cautious (8 years!): I let my friend Graham get married first, hehehe. He lived through it; I’m guessing I will too. I also gave Alanna some time to be cautious as I’m not always an easy one to live with.
There you go. People don’t think so different on both sides of our planet.
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Although interesting, the initial build up of this blog made the final version of it lame!
Boris! You didn't explain ANY details! Did she say 'yes' right away, or did you have to beg?? These things are important.
How is this side of the world supposed to gossip when we don't know how anything happened?
Congratulations Boris! I agree with Paul though, we need more details. :)
I like the idea of a goat instead of a diamond; although I'm wondering how that tradition would go over here. Maybe a mouse would work better.
Have a great day!
Of course Boris leaves out all of the important details, he's a guy! If you guys want the real romantic scopp, check out Alanna's blog!
And I'm also glad that you opted for the goat- I have always told Paul that if he ever got me a diamond my answer would be no. Yet... he didn't know what he was supposed to get me! I hope this gets him thinking :P
Congrats guys!
Congratulations Boris! I bet the event was carried out with beautiful grace and charm, with a little bit of humour thrown in as per your usual style.
Maybe you could make Alanna a ring out of a goat bone or horn after the goat dies? Or you could get a bell for the goat and just have Alanna wear a matching one?.. hmm Or all three of you could wear matching bells?! I think it'd be a beautiful symbol.
..Joel
Hi Boris, congratulations! Look forward to your version of the detailed story ^_^
Hey Boris, I hope that Alanna passed on my 'congratulations' when I emailed her, but I'll echo it here: felicitations! (is that right?)
I like the idea of a goat, but I think a mouse would be much more romantic. It's small and soft, something you need to cherish, nurture and protect but that can also get up to lots of mischief! On the other hand, goat is tasty.
Since this is EWB, I think you should post a discussion on the broader repercussions of engagement on having an 'impact'. Knowing you though Boris I'm sure you 'did it for Dorothy'!
Hey Boris,
Congratulations! That's great news. Hope all is well over there. Jos and I have also gotten engaged...although it hasn't been updated on facebook.
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