Well, you ask and I write. Doug and I are officially engaged! I know everyone wants me to post something about the ring - so here it is!
It's really me, isn't it? I know - I think so too. It's a pink-purple center diamond set in platinum and rose gold. Total carat weight of 3.43. I've heard the saying that it's not really love unless it's 2 carats and I couldn't agree more. The person who came up with that saying is a friggin genius. Pure geniusy. I now know that he loves me 3.43 much. That's a lot.
How much, you say? Well, I'm not sure I really should reveal that, but, oh, fine, make me. A measly $259,999.99 from Costco, if you want to go out and get yourself one of these beauties. However, mine is one of a kind, so good luck finding it. It looks even better in person without the photo-shopped sparkles.
Honestly - if one is going to spend $259,999.99 do you think they're buying it at Costco? Is it really necessary to make you think you're getting a deal by placing the $0.99 on the end? Actually, I can answer my own question: yes - if it were $260,000.00, there is no way in hell you'd catch me wearing that thing.
Now onto the good stuff. Doug proposed to me on my birthday after a great dinner and FABULOUS dessert, I might add (It was a towering bowl of whipped cream, marshmellowy substance of some kind and a bunch of berries. I'm getting hyper and double vision just thinking about it. Um, okay, I shouldn't really think about that again. In fact, I should probably wear a button of some kind that says "Do not feed sugar." Then I could bust out the line "as evidenced by this button").
Back to the good stuff - he proposed to me in our neighborhood park while we were walking Zoe. Here comes the warm fuzzy stuff - it was perfect. Even though it wasn't really a surprise (I was told he was going to do it just hours before), I had butterflies in my stomach and can't remember one word of the wonderful stuff he said while he was down on one knee. Notta one. I think that might mean I love him more than 3.43 much.
Tags:
awesome crap, engagement, wedding
September 29 2008 @ 11:38 pm (#)
Aww, and here I thought I was going to get to see the real ring! I bet Jason and James would urge you to get one that is 2.14 carats! ;)
Anyway, congrats again! :)
September 30 2008 @ 11:59 am (#)
i love that you can't remember anything he said to you. i'd say that's some 3.43cttw love, but the sugar could have contributed to your black-out, too.
i'm so happy for you guys, and i can't wait to party it up with you in celebration. please make sure you have a new coffee table for me to break by then.
congratulations again!
September 30 2008 @ 3:11 pm (#)
geez, that's a lot of sugar for someone your size. i bet you were spazzing out.
congrats congrats congrats!!! i know i can't wait for the spectacle that will be your wedding weekend! i'll even bring my bra for you to parade around in again...
i thought that was your actual ring...that's how much of a jackass i am.
October 01 2008 @ 10:54 am (#)
Love it, Ing. Pink, too. Did you pick it out yourself?
Only you know how to turn your engagement story into a hlarious blog. Especially loved the dessert description-you should offer that dish at your wedding. The boys and I would be flyin high!
October 09 2008 @ 10:42 pm (#)
I was an absolute spazz. In fact, afterward, I thought I had some kind of fever
I can't wait for the spectacle that will be my wedding weekend, either! I'm already looking forward to it and had no idea I was going to be so into the planning.
And Karen - you are a jackass for thinking that was my ring. How would I pick my nose in such a classy manner with that on? ugh.
Erika - WONDERFUL idea! I can't believe I hadn't thought of that. No wedding cake for any of you - all whipped cream, berries and some sort of mysterious marshmallow substance.
January 04 2009 @ 6:33 am (#)
I also agree..
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