Carrie Shieh is an alumni of University of California, Irvine and an involved member at Berean Community Church in Costa Mesa. Carrie enjoys learning about different cultures and meeting people from different parts of the world. Her weakness is any green tea or matcha flavored snacks or desserts!

When Plans Fall Through
Preparing for Marriage and Losing Control
BY CARRIE SHIEH

THOUGHTS RACED THROUGH my mind as my boyfriend wiped his forehead and nervously reached into his pocket. He lowered himself to one knee, slowly opened a small square box, and asked, “Carrie, will you marry me?”