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Brilliant_Rock
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- Jun 24, 2008
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Hello LIWs!
You should know I''ve been lurking for some time, every time I ''google'' search something engagement or wedding related, your forums pop up.
The more I read through, the more I decided I wanted to become a part of this community! There is something about knowing other people have the same thoughts/feelings/anxieties, etc. that you do that is so comforting...so I joined this afternoon
My story, if you''re interested: My SO and I have been dating since high school (which would make this New Year''s Eve our 10 YEAR anniversary!). We took a little break during undergrad when we started to grow our seperate ways (we were at the same school) for about 1.5 years, which was so necessary. We had a chance to explore our lives independently, as we literally did not talk or see each other that whole time! Then, we randomly and naturally fell back into a relationship together just over four years ago. We moved in together 2.5 years ago.
We made a big move last summer together to Detroit for both of us to pursue grad school after he finished undergrad. He is starting his second year of law school in September, and I am starting my second (and final!!) year of grad school this fall as well (I commute to Ann Arbor, though).
Although we have spoken frequently of marriage (I mean, come on, we''ve dated FOREVER) the discussions have turned more serious in recent months. We plan to purchase an e-ring online, and started the search in May. As we are both full-time students, money is tight. So, we decided a simple solitaire with a smallish, high-quality diamond would be perfect. We can always "upgrade" later for an anniversary or something. However, I doubt I''ll want to - I''m a simple gal! I am a big fan of the cushion cut, and that''s what we''re going for (.75-.9 c, probably).
So, I picked out what I liked, and emailed him the wish list. Now, I''m on pins and needles waiting! We share a bank account and pay all expenses jointly. I keep wondering how he expects to buy a ring if I can see our bank account! He says he has it all figured out....
He said last week it would be "within the next lunar cycle" and then when I told him lunar cycles were 30 days (come on, how do you not know that? I suppose as a female, I am more in touch with those things) he said "oh, then nevermind." But then he wouldn''t tell me how many lunar cycles! Grrr...
I think he was thinking "seasons." As in, it will happen before the first day of fall. We shall see!
I hope so, since this fall will be crazy with school, and we are thinking next December. We could actually get a bit of planning in before school starts, which would be awesome! And I can''t WAIT to refer to the man I love as my fiance instead of "boyfriend." THAT is getting old!
Ok, I''m blabbing on....I''m looking forward to waiting in solidarity with all of the lovely ladies on here and getting to know you all better!
Thanks for reading my story and for providing such an amazing group!
You should know I''ve been lurking for some time, every time I ''google'' search something engagement or wedding related, your forums pop up.
The more I read through, the more I decided I wanted to become a part of this community! There is something about knowing other people have the same thoughts/feelings/anxieties, etc. that you do that is so comforting...so I joined this afternoon
My story, if you''re interested: My SO and I have been dating since high school (which would make this New Year''s Eve our 10 YEAR anniversary!). We took a little break during undergrad when we started to grow our seperate ways (we were at the same school) for about 1.5 years, which was so necessary. We had a chance to explore our lives independently, as we literally did not talk or see each other that whole time! Then, we randomly and naturally fell back into a relationship together just over four years ago. We moved in together 2.5 years ago.
We made a big move last summer together to Detroit for both of us to pursue grad school after he finished undergrad. He is starting his second year of law school in September, and I am starting my second (and final!!) year of grad school this fall as well (I commute to Ann Arbor, though).
Although we have spoken frequently of marriage (I mean, come on, we''ve dated FOREVER) the discussions have turned more serious in recent months. We plan to purchase an e-ring online, and started the search in May. As we are both full-time students, money is tight. So, we decided a simple solitaire with a smallish, high-quality diamond would be perfect. We can always "upgrade" later for an anniversary or something. However, I doubt I''ll want to - I''m a simple gal! I am a big fan of the cushion cut, and that''s what we''re going for (.75-.9 c, probably).
So, I picked out what I liked, and emailed him the wish list. Now, I''m on pins and needles waiting! We share a bank account and pay all expenses jointly. I keep wondering how he expects to buy a ring if I can see our bank account! He says he has it all figured out....
He said last week it would be "within the next lunar cycle" and then when I told him lunar cycles were 30 days (come on, how do you not know that? I suppose as a female, I am more in touch with those things) he said "oh, then nevermind." But then he wouldn''t tell me how many lunar cycles! Grrr...
I think he was thinking "seasons." As in, it will happen before the first day of fall. We shall see!
I hope so, since this fall will be crazy with school, and we are thinking next December. We could actually get a bit of planning in before school starts, which would be awesome! And I can''t WAIT to refer to the man I love as my fiance instead of "boyfriend." THAT is getting old!
Ok, I''m blabbing on....I''m looking forward to waiting in solidarity with all of the lovely ladies on here and getting to know you all better!
Thanks for reading my story and for providing such an amazing group!
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