Hawaii 2008: Day 2 - the Proposal

LOST:
Lisa and I are die hard Lost fans. In fact, last time I was in Hawaii, my sister and I were able to sneak onto a few Lost filming locations located in North Shore. According to www.lostvirtualtour.com, there was a privately owned beach in Haleiwa where the Survivors camp was located.



After Lisa declined my idea of eating out at Banzai Sushi (located in North Shore town of Haleiwa), I had to think fast.

LISA AND I, and the PLAN:
Well, just so we're on the same page, I've been planning for months to propose to my girlfriend of five years. Lisa and I were college sweethearts, as we met through fraternity and sorority functions at the University of Arizona. Back then, I was in charge of sorority relations and led our pledges to serenade her sorority. Lisa has also known me as everything musical and so I wanted to incorporate that part of my life in the moment.



My original idea was to visit Banzai Sushi where there was a little stage in the patio dining area where musicians would often play. I would excuse myself and reappear a few minutes later where, accompanied with a guitar at hand, sing the song Adam Sandler sang to Drew Barrymore in the movie, "the Wedding Singer." I even practiced the song flawlessly for weeks.

Well, now that Lisa declined my inviation to the Banzai, I thought fast and asked her if she wanted to visit the area of where Lost was filmed (which by the way is private property - enter at your own risk). This would be the setting for a romantic view of the sunset.

PROPOSAL:
We proceeded to park at the Haleiwa beach park, and snuck past the obvious signs of "private property." We finally stopped at a place called Puena Point. After a few minutes of what stalling, and what can be described sweating excessively, I whipped out my guitar (which I happened to have in the car), and sang the song "Grow Old With You." Which by the way, I was so nervous, i completely forgot the lyrics, almost. After the song, I got on one knee and asked her to marry me.

Lost - Season 4 Premiere

Lost Season 4 premiered January 31st on ABC.

Recently, I've persuaded my girlfriend Lisa to take part in this television series cult. Since December, she has seen Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3.

I had experienced the same situation with Lost. After seeing, the pilot episode, I purchased the DVD Season 1, which collected dust for nearly a year. By this time, Lost Season 2 had finished. I finally decided to sit through both series and was instantly taken. By the time Season 3 had arrived, I was sad to have to wait Episode-by-Episode, and wait between commericals (unlike viewing on DVD).

Nonetheless, Lisa was able to complete Lost - Season 3 in the neck of time. Season 4 is finally upon us and I only hope the writers strike ends soon, so we can continue the glorious television story! I have a few theories of what may be happening so far - and trust me, I will be sharing them!

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