Stayed Away Much (Much!) Too Long...

[gwendolyn]

BIA!!!!! YOU''RE ENGAGED!!!!

What an amazingly sweet, thoughtful and wonderful proposal--love it!!! CONGRATS!!!

And that ring!!! Absolutely perfect!!!!!

YAY!!!! Congratulations, sweetheart!!!! So so happy for you!!

 

[bee*]

I''m so excited for you Bia!! That''s amazing news

Love the proposal and the ring! So glad that he spoilt you that day!

 

[Bia]

Wow, I feel so special knowing you all were rooting for me! The dust was definitely working in my favor!!!


goodfun7580: Thanks honey! I agree, the wait, although it drove me bananas there at the end, it was worth it!

kittybean: Thank you soooooo much! He is amazing...its hilarious because he keeps calling me "fiance." Like, "good morning fiance" OR "love you fiance..." cracks me up. Sometimes he calls me "Fiance Knowles" as a joke, because every time he says the word "Fiance" it reminds him of the name "Beyonce" LOL!

sunnyd: Thanks a bunch. I was following your story for the longest...still thrilled for you!

misskitty: Thank you! As if you can't tell, I'm thrilled too!

coatimundi: Thanks! Glad you approve of the rock!

choro72: Thank you, thank you!!!

EricaR: Thank you!!!

Elle: I think its so cute that some of you were so touched by the proposal...that means a lot to me. I'm also laughing that you told your BF! Good! I think I dropped out at 22 (around there) so make sure he knows time's a ticken'! I can't believe I'm off the list (my name was between Dream and Ringless for so long, now its not there)...is it weird that it makes me a bit sad???

I still feel like I belong in the this forum...b/c I not quite ready to plan a wedding yet. I feel like I'm going to miss you guys and I'm not even going anywhere! Isn't that crazy?

KimberlyH: Thanks!!! I will do exactly as you said, I promise.

Alexis: Thanks! What number did I sign out as? 22? 23?

 

[ringless]

I KNEW IT!!! Did you read any of the posts of me checking up on you!!! I knew it all along! I had this feeling!!!

CONGRATULATIONS a million x''s! I am really so excited and happy for you girl! I read your whole thing before skipping to the good stuff, I teared up a little and my mouth dropped when I saw your beautiful ring! It is so pretty and what a nice diamond!!! I am almost speechless b/c I am at work and I can''t screech or do anything like that lol, so i''m trying to contain myself and be a silent happy!

I am SOOO happy for you! Congratulations!!!! Now sprinkle some of that left over dust on me... i''m hoping for mine SOOOOOONNNNNN. Love ya girl!

 

[Bia]

ams0124: thank you sweetie pie! Congrats to you too! I think I congratulated you, but I'll have to make sure. Your ring is stunning btw!!!

sailorsweet<3: thank you so much! He did a great job, I must admit

Gwennie!!! Yes, it finally happened!!! Unbelievable sometimes, still! Personally, I cannot wait to hear about your proposal, I am certain that J will have something VERY special in store for you my sweet! ((hugs))

bee* Thank you honey!!! Yes, he did spoil me, that's for sure. I'm feeling very lucky, for sure. I'm also so grateful to this community...its been so wonderful passing my LIW time with you all.

((((((((BIG HUGS)))))) to all of you!

 

[Bia]

Date: 1/6/2009 1:15:41 PM
Author: ringless
I KNEW IT!!! Did you read any of the posts of me checking up on you!!! I knew it all along! I had this feeling!!!

CONGRATULATIONS a million x''s! I am really so excited and happy for you girl! I read your whole thing before skipping to the good stuff, I teared up a little and my mouth dropped when I saw your beautiful ring! It is so pretty and what a nice diamond!!! I am almost speechless b/c I am at work and I can''t screech or do anything like that lol, so i''m trying to contain myself and be a silent happy!

I am SOOO happy for you! Congratulations!!!! Now sprinkle some of that left over dust on me... i''m hoping for mine SOOOOOONNNNNN. Love ya girl!

I know, can you believe it!!!???

I''m still stunned. I was feeling sort of down prior (you guys all know this anyway) but I made myself a promise to NOT get upset if it didn''t happen and let it ruin my holidays. I was so happy he decided to do it with just the two of us, I have to admit. While a Christmas Eve proposal would have been really special too, we had no chance of being alone, so what he did was perfect. And anyway, it wouldn''t have been so perfect had he done it another day because we were crazy hectic...Monday just turned out to be the best day lol.

Thank you for being so wonderfully supportive ringless! I will be equally, if not more, excited when your time comes. I have a feeling it won''t be too long either

Thanks again love!

 

[wishful]

OH Congratulations BIA!!!!!! So happy for you and your ring is just stunning!!!!! W

W!

 

[ringless]

Date: 1/6/2009 1:25:48 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 1/6/2009 1:15:41 PM
Author: ringless
I KNEW IT!!! Did you read any of the posts of me checking up on you!!! I knew it all along! I had this feeling!!!

CONGRATULATIONS a million x''s! I am really so excited and happy for you girl! I read your whole thing before skipping to the good stuff, I teared up a little and my mouth dropped when I saw your beautiful ring! It is so pretty and what a nice diamond!!! I am almost speechless b/c I am at work and I can''t screech or do anything like that lol, so i''m trying to contain myself and be a silent happy!

I am SOOO happy for you! Congratulations!!!! Now sprinkle some of that left over dust on me... i''m hoping for mine SOOOOOONNNNNN. Love ya girl!

I know, can you believe it!!!???

I''m still stunned. I was feeling sort of down prior (you guys all know this anyway) but I made myself a promise to NOT get upset if it didn''t happen and let it ruin my holidays. I was so happy he decided to do it with just the two of us, I have to admit. While a Christmas Eve proposal would have been really special too, we had no chance of being alone, so what he did was perfect. And anyway, it wouldn''t have been so perfect had he done it another day because we were crazy hectic...Monday just turned out to be the best day lol.

Thank you for being so wonderfully supportive ringless! I will be equally, if not more, excited when your time comes. I have a feeling it won''t be too long either

Thanks again love!

Ok, were totally online at the same time! lol

THANK YOU.. I am getting excited but I am much like how you were, trying not to get my hopes up. I did after Christmas and I was a slight wreck, but now I''m in check and just waiting..

I really am so happy for you. Please, Please fill us all in with details of wedding planning, etc. I am so interested and would love for you to keep in touch on here. Don''t abandon us LIW! lol

 

[Bia]

Wishful: Thank you sooooo much! Your ring is absolutely BREATHTAKING (one of my top 5!) so compliments from you mean a lot

 

[Bia]

Date: 1/6/2009 1:29:13 PM
Author: ringless
Ok, were totally online at the same time! lol

THANK YOU.. I am getting excited but I am much like how you were, trying not to get my hopes up. I did after Christmas and I was a slight wreck, but now I''m in check and just waiting..

I really am so happy for you. Please, Please fill us all in with details of wedding planning, etc. I am so interested and would love for you to keep in touch on here. Don''t abandon us LIW! lol

Are you kidding? You guys are going to have to push me out! I am not ready to leave anyway. I am also not in the planning stages yet. We are thinking a fall 2010 wedding (maybe even December) so I have plenty of time. I''ll keep you posted anyway, but won''t really have to as this place will remain my numero uno spot...even when I am married with little rugrats running around!

 

[that_someone_special]

Aww aren''t cha sweet!

 

[chocolatefudge]

Congratulations Bia!!!

I''m so happy and excited for you! Your proposal story made me cry and I love, love, LOVE your ring!! xxx

 

[ringless]

Date: 1/6/2009 1:45:47 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 1/6/2009 1:29:13 PM
Author: ringless
Ok, were totally online at the same time! lol

THANK YOU.. I am getting excited but I am much like how you were, trying not to get my hopes up. I did after Christmas and I was a slight wreck, but now I''m in check and just waiting..

I really am so happy for you. Please, Please fill us all in with details of wedding planning, etc. I am so interested and would love for you to keep in touch on here. Don''t abandon us LIW! lol

Are you kidding? You guys are going to have to push me out! I am not ready to leave anyway. I am also not in the planning stages yet. We are thinking a fall 2010 wedding (maybe even December) so I have plenty of time. I''ll keep you posted anyway, but won''t really have to as this place will remain my numero uno spot...even when I am married with little rugrats running around!

LOL ok good!

 

[ckrickett]

congrats!
the ring is stunning!!!!!

 

[~*Alexis*~]

You were out at 22!!

At least it was still double digits!! I always tell FFI that is not good to be number one in this case.

 

[Bia]

Date: 1/6/2009 2:21:42 PM
Author: ~*Alexis*~
You were out at 22!!

At least it was still double digits!! I always tell FFI that is not good to be number one in this case.

Ha!

I''ll be sure to pat BF on the head for a job well done then!

 

[Bia]

Chocolatefudge: Thank you x a million! I''m so happy you like the ring!

ckrickett: seems you were right when you told said "boys are confusing!" Mine certainly is...but it worked to my advantage I guess lol

 

[katamari]

Congratulations, Bia! What excellent news, a sweet proposal, and a wowza ring!

I actually hated to leave LIW, too, which is why I am always popping in over here!

 

[AmberGretchen]

OMG that ring and stone are just stunning!! Congratulations on your engagement and your beautiful ring!!

 

[that_someone_special]

Did you end up creating a SMTR thread? I don''t think anyone would mind if ya did (plus, you could totally post more pictures too!)

 

[Bia]

Katamari and AmberGretchen: Thank you ladies so much! I'm still so unbelievably happy! AND, FYI: I'm still staring at my ring like today will be the last day I ever wear it...

My FI thinks its quite hilarious...

Swedish: I know, I should have already done it. I didn't want to post the same pictures but I am having a really hard time taking good ones...mostly because by the time I get out of work, its dark. So I think I'm going to try this weekend, and I'll post whatever I have then. If my attempts fail, I'll post the same ones again. I definitely want to try to get some new ones for you guys though--I'll try my best!

 

[PrincessDijon]

What a gorgeous and classic ring! It looks fab on you!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!

 

[Bia]

Date: 1/8/2009 12:12:27 PM
Author: PrincessDijon
What a gorgeous and classic ring! It looks fab on you!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!

Thank you!!!! Glad you like it!

I dont know about everyone else who has recently gotten engaged, but I cannot stop staring at my ring. Whether I''m pumping gas, driving, walking...brushing my teeth...anything! Tell me its not just me.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Gorgeous ring! Congratulations on your engagement!!

 

[Steel]

Congratulations Bia.

That is a rock! So pretty.

 

[Bia]

Diamond*Dana and Steel: Thank you so very much!!!

 

[Bliss]

BIA!!!!

YOU GOT THE HUGE ROCK OF YOUR DREAMS!!!!!!!!

IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND YOUR ENGAGEMENT IS INCREDIBLE.

CONGRATULATIONS, GIRRRRRRRRRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[purrfectpear]

PP does happy dance here

I loved his proposal. You can totally tell he had his whole heart in it.

He''s a keeper for sure, and so is that epic diamond. It is fabulous.

 

[PilsnPinkysMom]

BIA!!

What a wonderful story and GORGEOUUUUUSSSSS ring!! CONGRATS!

 

[Bia]

Thank you ladies...

Bliss: Means a lot coming from you. I remember when you got engaged...and your ring! That puppy is to die for!

PurrfectPear: Not too shabby on his part, I must agree

Whenever I think about it I laugh because I know how much thought went into it...its soooooo unlike him to be such a planner. My baby definitely put a lot of effort into that little scheme, so I couldn''t be happier. Glad you like the rock!

PilsnPinkysmom: Thank you sweetie! My ring appreciates all the love...