cut, color, carat, clarity.

"Grow old with me! The best is yet to be" -- Robert Browning

One of the first things that comes along with being engaged is the engagement ring. Since diamonds are forever, what better way to start a life together than with a gift that symbolizes eternity? And since it's going to be around for a while, it's a good thing that I can happily say, I looove my ring (and the boy who gave it to me). I thought I'd share a little bit about what I've learned about engagement rings since I received mine on February 7th.


I tried to find a picture of my ring, but I was having a little trouble, which in a way I guess is a good thing. The closest images I could find are the two shown here. Instead of searching the internet for a replica of my ring, here are the most important details (I hope this will suffice)... The ring has a round cut center stone with a platinum band. The band of the ring has a pave (pronounced pah-vay) setting. Pave comes from the word pavement, meaning the band of the ring is "paved" with diamonds which are encrusted along the ring's surface. The center stone is also surounded by a band of tiny diamonds and held in place by four prongs.

For anyone considering buying or receiving an engagement ring, I recommend this site. It's a pretty informative starting point.

All in all -- It's so sparkly. And I'm so happy. :)



And a verse to close:

"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

-- Psalm 16:11

In the beginning...

"In every phenomenon the beginning remains always the most notable moment." -- Thomas Carlyle

It probably began a couple of years ago like this:

Using what I learned from countless childhood fairytales, I figured that if I kissed enough frogs I might someday find my prince. But finding the right frog isn't so easy, especially when you don't have a fairy godmother or evil seawitch to help with the magic. As with most things in my life, it wasn't until I stopped pursuing amphibian romances that I stumbled upon this one.

"I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope."
-- Psalm 130:5

After a few months of wining and dining, thoughtful conversations, and happy excursions, my frog transformed into...

Hot, right? just kidding.


















I can happily say that since that first fateful day we've matured to this -->

... and it doesn't look like that's changing any time soon.

So here begins forever.
Can't wait.