You can take me off the list... Engaged!!

[mynewobsession]

I can''t even believe it myself, but it finally happened!! We''re engaged!!

My SO had planned on this big elaborate proposal to go down this weekend (of course I was none the wiser!). He kept telling me he wanted to put Christmas lights up on our house and I kept telling him, "No, it''s almost Christmas anyway... It''s too much work. Let''s forego the lights this year..." Yet he was adamant that he wanted to do them anyway. Well it turns out that he wanted to write "Will you marry me?" in lights in the yard! Unfortunately the best laid plans...

We ended up getting 2 feet of snow last night and it was still a blizzard this morning! To top it off, my SO came down with a bad cold and is feeling really crummy. He decided to abandon the original plan and ended up surprising me first thing this morning when I woke up! The best part about the proposal was what he said. He began, "I know I had told you I was planning something big and elaborate but sometimes life just gets in the way. I want you to know that I''ll always be here for you no matter what life throws at us and I love you very much. Will you marry me?" At that point I was still in shock (not to mention barely awake) and looked at him in disbelief. Finally I got out the words, "Of course!" and had him slip that sparkly baby on my finger!

It may not have been an elaborate scheme, but it was still incredibly sweet and definitely surprised me! I''m just excited to be able to wear my GORGEOUS ring!!

 

[mynewobsession]

Here''s another... Unfortunately my camera takes crappy closeup photos!! I spent an hour trying to get a decent shot! Anyone have any tips for the right setting to use?

 

[mynewobsession]

This one is very blurry but shows some sparkle!! (by the way, I went to the grocery store this morning and was AMAZED by the fire in my ring! I''m not sure what kind of lighting they use... but it was awesome!

Thanks for looking!!

 

[Iowa Lizzy]

Congratulations!!! That''s a sweet proposal story! Your ring is very pretty too! You''ll need to start a thread in SMTR soon! Try using your camera''s macro (flower) setting for better close-ups. Can''t wait to see more pics!


(By the way, you must live somewhere in my neck of the woods. We''re in the middle of a blizzard too!)

 

[miss_flo]

OMG! I prefer the very genuine and heartfelt proposal you got to an elaborate one, so HUGE CONGRATS! Your ring looks amazing and I''m sure you''re ecstatic

 

[Winks_Elf]

Awe, very sweet! Congratulations!!!

 

[happydreams]

what a sweet proposal! and beautiful ring. can you tell us about your ring? Is it a princess cut?
Congrats!

 

[PrincessDijon]

What a sweeeeeet proposal! Can''t wait to see more pics! Congrats!

 

[ladypirate]

Congratulations! Your FI sounds like a sweetheart!

 

[mynewobsession]

Iowa Lizzy - Thank you so much!! I actually started a thread in SMTR when we ordered it from Whiteflash. You can see it here! https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-shipping-today-and-its-beautiful.102022/

News_Girl - I agree! I thought the best part was what he said... I'm just glad he's going to be my husband.

Winks_Elf - Thank you!

happydreams - Yes, it's a princess cut. Here are the specs:
Report: AGS
. Shape: Princess
. Carat: 0.563
. Depth %: 74.7
. Table %: 68.5
. Crown Angle: 41.2
. Crown %: 12.3
. Pavilion Angle: 40.2
. Pavilion %: 59.2
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 4.46-4.45X3.33
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Very Strong
I can't wait to see it under a blue light to see it shine blue!

PrincessDijon - As soon as I figure out the macro mode, I'll post some more! Thanks!

ladypirate - He is the biggest sweetheart!

 

[mynewobsession]

Thank you, Iowa Lizzy for mentioning the flower icon - i finally got a few decent pics! They''re not in natural light unfortunately, but better than before!

 

[stephbolt]

Congratulations! There''s something so sweet about a simple proposal like yours! Lovely ring, the setting is really cool!

 

[mynewobsession]

still blurry, but side shot...

 

[mynewobsession]

There''s the fire I''ve been looking for!! That''s all for now... more later!

 

[fuzzers]

How sweet! Your ring is BEAUTIFUL. Very unique.

Congrats!

 

[AprilD]

Congrats! Thats exciting news!

 

[Blair138]

CONGRATS!!!

 

[ringless]

Aw, super sweet! Congratulations!!!

 

[blackpolkadot]

Congrats!!

 

[sunnyd]

Congrats!!

 

[wishinpink]

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

[ckrickett]

congrats!

 

[Blackpaw]

congrats obsession

gorgeous ring and very sweet proposal

 

[that_someone_special]

Beautiful!!!!

 

[kittybean]

Congratulations! Your ring is beautiful, and your proposal sounds perfect. Wishing you and your new fiance much happiness!

 

[gwendolyn]

Awww, I''m glad he didn''t let the circumstances ruin things for him because his original plans didn''t work out. There''s just something so beautifully sweet and intimate to me about a first-thing-in-the-morning proposal. I love it! And WOW is that a gorgeous ring! Starset princesses are just so gorgeous!! Congrats!!!!!

 

[Amanda.Rx]

Congratulations! Your ring is lovely!

 

[jcarlylew82]

Date: 12/21/2008 7:47:20 PM
Author: mynewobsession
There''s the fire I''ve been looking for!! That''s all for now... more later!

love it! the proposal was very sweet!!

congrats!!

 

[LoveRoundBrillants]

congrats what a cute story!

 

[Tuckins1]

It''s gorgeous! Congratulations! I hope your FIANCE feels better soon!!