Felicia and I had visited Cayuga Lake in the New York State Finger Lakes region for the first time in 2021. Felicia mentioned several times during the trip she had fallen in love with the area and could live there forever. We had agreed to return at some point down the road, but what Felicia didn't realize is I had already spoke to the host and reserved the cabin for the following year with some big plans in mind....

Fast forward to September 2022. Felicia had no idea where we were going as I had kept it a surprise all this time... I just told her to pack her bags and enjoy the ride. Once we arrived at the lakeside cabin she found flowers in a vase awaiting us, and began dressing up for what I told her was a "very nice boat ride".

Here I am walking her down to the dock, knowing full well there is no boat waiting for us. I'm fiddling with my pockets trying to get the ring box in the perfect position while we descend down the never-ending stairs.

Once we arrive at the dock Felicia and I spend a moment together, enjoying the view of the Lake. In true Felicia fashion, she senses someone's presence and spins around to check it out. "Who is that strange lady taking pictures of us!?" she quips. I respond "Well I guess it's time I ask you an important question"...

I get down on one knee and before I can even ask if she will marry me, Felicia yells "MITCHELL!!" and stomps her foot, not sure if she should be upset that I was able to pull this off without her knowledge, or ecstatic that she will be spending the rest of her life with me.

How I was able to pull off this entire plan without her having the slightest clue, I have no idea. What can be certain is that I owe her one heck of a boat ride....