i totally did! thought, why not break a little tradition, you know? he turned out to be the perfect mix of shock and awe. sure, there were a couple of tears, but i'll deny it if he brings it up. i just popped the question, and he took care of the rings because i didn't want to overplan the tradition. it was low-key but incredibly personal. for the house party, just give me the green light, and consider your dj services booked! thinking of something laid-back yet fun, where we can all just let loose and have a good time. and no worries about the discount; friends don't let friends dj for less. you might be onto something about australia; it's stunning, but maybe a tad too close to the office, you catch my drift? any other suggestions? somewhere to truly disconnect. so happy to hear she's talking to you again. healing takes time, but it sounds like you're both on the right path. and hey, when the baby craze settles down, remember that true friends and family will stick around – for the cuddles and those 3 am wake-up calls. well, i wouldn't say it's fun as it's a ron howard survival thriller but everybody on set is lovely and i love them.