11-11-07. That was the day that a whole lot of things changed for Calvin and I...all for the best. Having been back from China for 3 months, I had transitioned out of my work at the PCAE Civics program and into my own business as a digital storytelling trainer, media artist and co-director of Creative Narrations. Calvin had gone through first and second interviews with several jobs in the Bay area. Within 2 days of him getting an offer from his first choice, Rumsey Engineers, I flew out to San Francisco, we checked out a bunch of places and put down a deposit on a great guesthouse in Oakland an hour before we had to be back at the airport. The landlord even drove us to the airport and we had a week to pack everything up. It really was miraculous, considering all of the horror stories we'd been hearing about the housing situation there, the insane prices and the fact that we had a dog (Akimbo- a yellow lab/pit bull/bassett/ridgeback mix). The place we found is adorable, has an enclosed yard, antique stove, wood floors, high ceilings, is blocks away from the BART and in the same neighborhood as some friends that we have there.
So moving day arrives and Calvin says we should go out to watch the sunrise in the desert, since it would be our last day in Tucson. Even though I am NOT a morning person, I went out with him and we walked out toward the Tucson mountains, me still in my jammies and pre-coffee groggy. As the sun was coming up over the saguaros, he got down on one knee, held out a ring and asked me if I'd marry him. In half disbelief, my reaction was to get down to where he was and say yes. Talk about timing. Moments later, we went home, he left to pick up the moving truck and my girl, Michelle showed up with bagels and a great big latte, ready to help us pack and clean. 
what a sweet story. can't wait to meet calvin.
Posted by: jenn | December 06, 2007 at 05:09 AM
Well, Jenn, we have met Calvin and he is beyond sweet. We love him and welcome him into our family. We think they are like "two peas in a pod".
Posted by: Aunt Karen | December 12, 2007 at 06:09 AM
horray for nifer!!!!!
Posted by: Kristin | December 12, 2007 at 02:24 PM
Congrats you guys! I think you are perfect for each other, and I wish you the best!
Posted by: Alice | December 14, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Hi Jen! I'm so happy that you've started your website again. It was so good seeing you. I love reading about you and Calvin. What a handsome guy! Can't wait for the wedding.
Posted by: Jen M. | December 23, 2007 at 06:14 PM