Before our trip to Japan in December, we had already talked about marriage, and a ring had already been purchased in May. Tiana had hinted that she hoped for a picturesque and memorable proposal, - "maybe somewhere on our upcoming trip to Japan? Like Mount Fuji?" so Alex need not rush. Tiana also wanted a quiet, intimate, and private proposal.

However, when we arrived at Mount Fuji, Alex realized a quiet, intimate, and private proposal would be more than a challenge as the lookout was packed with tourists. We started climbing up the hill to different lookout spots, and once the mid-point came, Tiana started hinting to Alex, “Wow, the view is so nice,” and the next, “It’s so beautiful,” and at another spot, “We’re so lucky to be here together.” But Alex wasn’t proposing, and at each climb, Tiana felt a bit more anxious that Alex had changed his mind. At one point, after having stopped several times, Tiana blatantly said something like, “This is the perfect spot, right Alex?” but still no proposal. For sure, Tiana thought, Alex had gotten cold feet. This was the perfect spot, and if there was ever a moment, it would have been now because they were at the top, and it was picturesque and memorable, just as she had hoped.

Once they started descending, that’s when Tiana knew that Alex had changed his mind...but Alex had a plan. He was going to propose but he wanted it to be perfect. Tiana had also wanted a quiet, intimate, and private proposal and Alex was determined to make it all happen for her.

Back, alllllllllllllll the way to the bottom of the mountain way at the beginning of the route, near the entrance, there was an empty winding ramp used for wheelchair access. This was it. This was the picturesque, yet also private spot Alex was going to propose to Tiana at.

As we prepared to leave, everyone headed to the bathrooms before our hour-long trip back to the city. That’s when Alex pulled Tiana aside and asked how she had been enjoying the trip so far. Tiana, facing Fuji, her back to Alex, and keeping her answers short because she didn’t want to give off any bad energy, responded, “It’s pretty good.” Alex then asked, “Should we make it a lifetime of good?” Tiana turned around to face Alex, who was on his knee. This was it.

Alex made it all happen. Picturesque. Memorable. Quiet. Intimate. Private…even Megan, his photographer for the engagement, was absent.

Perfect.

Alex shared some intimate words, then officially proposed, and Tiana said "yes!"

Once engaged, we caught up with the family, who realized that Alex had just proposed. Megan came back with us to the spot and Alex proposed a second time so Megan could get some pictures.

There isn't a better analogy for our relationship: Tiana stressing out to make sure everything carries out perfectly and thinking she has everything figured out, and Alex quietly carrying out a plan, always making sure to make Tiana 100% happy.

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