Congratulations are in order

My good friend Lemon called me at about 6:20 this morning. I was sound asleep when she called and quite startled by my cell phone ringing. When I answered the phone, her first words were "Oh shit! I forgot about the time difference!" I told her not to worry about it. I always worry when I get a call from the east coast late at night or early in the morning - usually I answer the phone mentally preparing myself for really bad news.

This call was no different. As Lemon asked if I was sitting down, my mind was racing through all different scenarios like death, car accidents, terminal illnesses, or unplanned pregnancies. I should have known better though. I usually get those phone calls in the middle of a busy work day.

So next thing I know, Lemon bursts out with "I'm engaged!!" I am screamed right along with her with that announcement. I am very happy for her. She truly deserves all the happiness in the world.

I do have to say that I was very proud of myself for my reaction - specifically the questions I was able to ask while being half asleep. Not to mention the fact that I don't comsider myself much of a girly-girl and I usually forget to ask for details. But we ran down the usual list - how did he do it, when, where were you, were you surprised, have you thought about a date or a location, etc.

Bottom line - Lemon is happy and I am happy for her.