The LIW Small Talk Thread

[TooPatient]

Thanks BG... im glad my SO isnt the only one wwho cant do spice.

Thanks Too...it was one of the best meals ive had in a LONG time.

Too- awww Hon. I am so sorry your family is stressing you out. I sometimes wonder if we ladies think about how much stress we will have we have the ring, and the real planning begins. I know i have, but i wont know fully until the time comes. HONESTLY, you should do your wedding the way you want. I understand the logic behind, we could use the money in better ways. Thats my SO logics, and i agree, but than i also agree with you and saying this is your ONLY wedding. Thats my standpoint on spending the 10 Grand. Is it possible for you to either just do a cocktail hour and Hor-Desvours, instead of a meal. Or better yet, do you want to maybe elope, a nice tropical place, with you, your SO and than maybe a bridesmaid and groomsmen. ( that was my orginal thought for a wedding.) I am so sorry you are stressed, but ive vented and ranted here a lot, so pleas eknow we are always here if you need to vent.

Let me ask you Too- what would be your IDEAL wedding. When you think about it, dont think about the money part, or your SO, but you. What is the perfect wedding day to you? Maybe sitting and thinking about, and being a bit selfish, might help you in your decison making.

So far my family is being really supportive (I kind of haven't given them much of a choice since they WILL NOT be allowed to pay for anything and we're even going so far as to get hotel rooms for my mom (plus her husband), my brother, and my grandparents) so that has been a nice surprise.

It would all be so much easier if the two sides were different people. The problem here is that they are both me...

Money and everything else aside?
I'd choose to have a flowing wedding gown (train, cathedral veil, all that) with a ceremony looking over something beautiful (mountains, lake, or river) preferably at sunset with lots of candles and delicate flowers. Followed by great food (all of my happy gathering memories involve food...) and nice music. I'm not so much into dancing so I could take it or leave it (I'd like some though since we've been doing dance lessons together)
It doesn't have to be a huge number of people, but I don't want to have one of those sad looking weddings with a dozen or so guests in a large room that looks empty. FI wants there to be enough Jewish people there that the ceremony, traditional meal, and blessings have enough people who know them to be nice (my family is not Jewish -- I converted).



The real problem is that I've got the one side of myself wanting the winery with orchids and flowing dress and the other side of myself arguing for remodeling the kitchen (the kitchen really is sad -- the flooring is buckling because of damage done by a leak (leak is fixed), cupboards are old and narrow, lighting is awful, plumbing needs redone, ceiling is dropped-style so it feels super short, still haven't gotten backsplash in) and just signing the papers and being done with it all.

I don't know. I guess I'm just torn because I'd hate to plan a nice wedding and have only a few people show up (FI fears this too). I know it is mostly irrational, but I've had the experience of planning a party and having people back out at the last minute (12 confirmed yes, only 2 show). FI is especially shaken since his "good friends" invited us to the bat mitzvah and we showed up and weren't on the guest list (I posted about this earlier). I think he is afraid (and me too really) that the people we think of as "friends" aren't really as good "friends" as we think and they'll either RSVP no or (worse yet) RSVP yes and then just not show up because they were busy...


AaaahHH!!!
Another possibility would be to do a destination just the two of us, two witnesses, and the rabbi but I've never wanted to do something like this and I think I'd probably regret it later (because I'd esentially be doing it out of fear and logic).


I guess the winery is the best way to go. We have the same deposit for a few people or a bunch of people and the remaining amount is determined by how many people we invite. (small is 30-40 people, large is 80+ people). I guess that way we could have a few people overlooking the Columbia gorge & river with an intimate meal to follow or a larger group of people overlooking the river with food to follow (food & beverage minimum is required, can't just do coctail or something -- well, we could but would still have to pay the minimum so may as well have nice food). (the other places around here would have to know a lot sooner how many to expect)
Even if it turned out to be just us and a few people, I don't think I'd be too depressed this way -- just nicer food, wine, and rooms for everyone.


Sorry, I seem to be in a funky mood this week.
I know it will be okay it just is so scary as we are writing out a deposit check for the winery (unless we find a location we like better -- but we both REALLY like the winery) the end of August and it just.... (feels so real and I'm nervous because I don't want to change my mind (about the venue) after they have the deposit.)

 

[TooPatient]

I'm sorry about that Too.

I know it is very stressful to plan a wedding. I already told my bf many times that once we're engaged, we'll probably have lots of arguments. I told him we'll try to conpromise and won't let anything come between us.

I understand what you mean by using the $$$ for something more useful. My bf wants that to. Maybe he doesn't understand how important it is for me. I guess you really have to talk to you FI about it. He's going to be your husband soon. There's nothing that you cannot discuss with him. Tell him how you feel. *HUGS*

Thanks BG.

We actually argue less now that we are engaged. Once FI understood I wasn't talking about a $100,000 budget (eeek! -- not even close) and that a lot of the stuff that looks fancy and nice is stuff we can do ourselves (which saves a lot of money and lets us put personal touches) he really relaxed. On most stuff we like the same stuff. (I have learned that pictures help here since we can describe the exact same thing and use words that SOUND like totally different things -- find a picture, show a picture, and both point and say "that's what I said" )


My problem is that I've always liked fluffy and pretty but I'm too practical for my own good sometimes. I've got part of me telling the other part of me that it doesn't make any sense to spend money on one day and the other part arguing that it is worth it because it only happens once...


You know something...... I blame DF! (DF knows he's great -- just really got me thinking) I was doing okay until he asked about how people would spend $30,000 and people talked about wishing they had used it for a house or savings or something instead of wedding.

 

[TooPatient]

Thanks for letting me type stuff out here (and for giving me some helpful advice). I know this is LIW and not BWW, but I didn't want to post there and start up the ongoing "is it worth it" debate among a bunch of very opinionated women (gotta love em

You'll have to let your SO's know that however bad finding The Ring was, finding The Venue & The Dress & The food &&&&& is much worse


No, actually it has been pretty great so far. FI and I agree on most things. It is cute how he seems to be on a quest to find just the right first dance song. All that and more.
It really is nice (most of the time...)

 

[TooPatient]

Okay....
I'm heading out for the day.

See you ladies tomorrow. Have a great evening!

 

[Jessie702]

Night Too, and dont worry hon. We are good listeners here

 

[Jessie702]

Thanks BG... im glad my SO isnt the only one wwho cant do spice.

Thanks Too...it was one of the best meals ive had in a LONG time.

Too- awww Hon. I am so sorry your family is stressing you out. I sometimes wonder if we ladies think about how much stress we will have we have the ring, and the real planning begins. I know i have, but i wont know fully until the time comes. HONESTLY, you should do your wedding the way you want. I understand the logic behind, we could use the money in better ways. Thats my SO logics, and i agree, but than i also agree with you and saying this is your ONLY wedding. Thats my standpoint on spending the 10 Grand. Is it possible for you to either just do a cocktail hour and Hor-Desvours, instead of a meal. Or better yet, do you want to maybe elope, a nice tropical place, with you, your SO and than maybe a bridesmaid and groomsmen. ( that was my orginal thought for a wedding.) I am so sorry you are stressed, but ive vented and ranted here a lot, so pleas eknow we are always here if you need to vent.

Let me ask you Too- what would be your IDEAL wedding. When you think about it, dont think about the money part, or your SO, but you. What is the perfect wedding day to you? Maybe sitting and thinking about, and being a bit selfish, might help you in your decison making.

So far my family is being really supportive (I kind of haven't given them much of a choice since they WILL NOT be allowed to pay for anything and we're even going so far as to get hotel rooms for my mom (plus her husband), my brother, and my grandparents) so that has been a nice surprise.

It would all be so much easier if the two sides were different people. The problem here is that they are both me...

Money and everything else aside?
I'd choose to have a flowing wedding gown (train, cathedral veil, all that) with a ceremony looking over something beautiful (mountains, lake, or river) preferably at sunset with lots of candles and delicate flowers. Followed by great food (all of my happy gathering memories involve food...) and nice music. I'm not so much into dancing so I could take it or leave it (I'd like some though since we've been doing dance lessons together)
It doesn't have to be a huge number of people, but I don't want to have one of those sad looking weddings with a dozen or so guests in a large room that looks empty. FI wants there to be enough Jewish people there that the ceremony, traditional meal, and blessings have enough people who know them to be nice (my family is not Jewish -- I converted).



The real problem is that I've got the one side of myself wanting the winery with orchids and flowing dress and the other side of myself arguing for remodeling the kitchen (the kitchen really is sad -- the flooring is buckling because of damage done by a leak (leak is fixed), cupboards are old and narrow, lighting is awful, plumbing needs redone, ceiling is dropped-style so it feels super short, still haven't gotten backsplash in) and just signing the papers and being done with it all.

I don't know. I guess I'm just torn because I'd hate to plan a nice wedding and have only a few people show up (FI fears this too). I know it is mostly irrational, but I've had the experience of planning a party and having people back out at the last minute (12 confirmed yes, only 2 show). FI is especially shaken since his "good friends" invited us to the bat mitzvah and we showed up and weren't on the guest list (I posted about this earlier). I think he is afraid (and me too really) that the people we think of as "friends" aren't really as good "friends" as we think and they'll either RSVP no or (worse yet) RSVP yes and then just not show up because they were busy...


AaaahHH!!!
Another possibility would be to do a destination just the two of us, two witnesses, and the rabbi but I've never wanted to do something like this and I think I'd probably regret it later (because I'd esentially be doing it out of fear and logic).


I guess the winery is the best way to go. We have the same deposit for a few people or a bunch of people and the remaining amount is determined by how many people we invite. (small is 30-40 people, large is 80+ people). I guess that way we could have a few people overlooking the Columbia gorge & river with an intimate meal to follow or a larger group of people overlooking the river with food to follow (food & beverage minimum is required, can't just do coctail or something -- well, we could but would still have to pay the minimum so may as well have nice food). (the other places around here would have to know a lot sooner how many to expect)
Even if it turned out to be just us and a few people, I don't think I'd be too depressed this way -- just nicer food, wine, and rooms for everyone.


Sorry, I seem to be in a funky mood this week.
I know it will be okay it just is so scary as we are writing out a deposit check for the winery (unless we find a location we like better -- but we both REALLY like the winery) the end of August and it just.... (feels so real and I'm nervous because I don't want to change my mind (about the venue) after they have the deposit.)

Sorry Hon, had to step away for minute. It sounds like your mind is pretty much made up about the winery. I know your concern with how mnay people showing up, but at the end of the day, the imporant thing is you two are married. It about you two and if people dont want to come and share, than thats there issue. Can you maybe do a quick head count,a dn than firgure out a location or wedding idea from there?

 

[TooPatient]

Morning everyone

How was your ladies' night?


I made those tacos with leftover roast yesterday and fell asleep on the couch shortly after eating. Got up long enough to feed cats & dog then went to bed.

And.....
I got 94% on my midterm!

 

[Jessie702]

Morning Ladies

Yay for 94%.....see...knew you would do well. YAY..... Mmmmm, tacos. I so want some now that you mention them, but its not diet approved for me right now

Last night was okay. Ate some frozen veggie meal, was pretty good, and than went to wallie world. I just firgured out my birthday is in 3 weeks and our trip is in 4, and i had to go to the store to start prepping now. Bad, i know, so i got this good lotion to help make skin softer, got vivid white crest toothpaste, and than some diety stuff. Blah, i hate when i forget dates of things.

How you doing BG?

Hows your weather?

 

[beezygal]

Morning ladies!

CONGRATS TOO!!!!! 94%!!! Let's PARTY!!!!

Weather has been hot here. I shouldn't use the HOT here. *wink wink Jessie* I've been wearing shorts everyday. Love this kinda weather.

It's long weekend for us this weekend. Is it in the states?

 

[Jessie702]

LoL.....ill trade you hots Bg

Its going to be like 102 today with 40% chance of rain and humidty is at 15%. So its HOT and MUGGY. I like the clouds overhead, cuz down on the suns rays, but i dont like Muggy.

Nope, not a long weekend here. I wish. We dont have another long weekend until Sept 6. Thats labor day for us. I iwhs i had a long weekend.

 

[TooPatient]

Jessie -- Humidity .... ick.
Done right the tacos are actually pretty healthy. I have mostly black beans (no salt added, almost no fat, lots of protein) with a bit of the meat (nice lean cut), fresh tomatoes, and lettuce. Since the meat is moderate and I skip the rice (FI likes some rice with his), I basically get protein (with little fat) and fresh veggies.

BG -- YAY!!! 3 day weekend! Not an official 3 day weekend here but I have Friday off of work (and school is Mon - Thurs) so it is a 3 day weekend for me - and I just found out that FI is taking Friday off so we can do something! (not sure what, maybe going out to pick fresh fruit? driving into the mountains to pick wild blueberries? going to the rifle range?)
What are you doing for your 3 day weekend? Any plans with SO?


Oh... weather.
It was cloudy and about 60 this morning. I think it is still pretty much like that but I haven't been outside for a few hours. Supposed to clear up and get up to something like 78-80 this afternoon.

 

[beezygal]

Well you guys had your memorial day weekend. It's finally OUT TURN to get one! It's BC Day weekend! Happy Birthday B.C.!

My bf doesn't have to work this weekend! YEAH! We're going to the fireworks on Sat. Last fireworks of this celebration of light festival. Every year, we have "celebration of light" (4 days), which features fireworks from different country. The last one which is this Sat is the finale. They will annouce the winner. USA was last Wednesday. I didn't go. Sorry ladies! Tonight there's fireworks too, but I'm not going. Friends and bf need to work early tomorrow.

We're also going to watch Toy Story 3 (hopefully), go to a garden (possible venue?), bike ride, and maybe go to the rose garden where he asked me out. YEAH!!!! I'm wondering if he'll propose this weekend. Remember I said he forgot to get my 6-year anni present? He was telling me maybe he'll just combine it with the ring. I was like "are you going to propose this weekend?" He said... "no... maybe..."

He's screwing up my mind!

 

[TooPatient]

Well you guys had your memorial day weekend. It's finally OUT TURN to get one! It's BC Day weekend! Happy Birthday B.C.!

My bf doesn't have to work this weekend! YEAH! We're going to the fireworks on Sat. Last fireworks of this celebration of light festival. Every year, we have "celebration of light" (4 days), which features fireworks from different country. The last one which is this Sat is the finale. They will annouce the winner. USA was last Wednesday. I didn't go. Sorry ladies! Tonight there's fireworks too, but I'm not going. Friends and bf need to work early tomorrow.

We're also going to watch Toy Story 3 (hopefully), go to a garden (possible venue?), bike ride, and maybe go to the rose garden where he asked me out. YEAH!!!! I'm wondering if he'll propose this weekend. Remember I said he forgot to get my 6-year anni present? He was telling me maybe he'll just combine it with the ring. I was like "are you going to propose this weekend?" He said... "no... maybe..."

He's screwing up my mind!

Sounds fun!

Not nice to mess with LIW minds . Doesn't he know how hard the wait is already?!?!??

 

[Jessie702]

Well you guys had your memorial day weekend. It's finally OUT TURN to get one! It's BC Day weekend! Happy Birthday B.C.!

My bf doesn't have to work this weekend! YEAH! We're going to the fireworks on Sat. Last fireworks of this celebration of light festival. Every year, we have "celebration of light" (4 days), which features fireworks from different country. The last one which is this Sat is the finale. They will annouce the winner. USA was last Wednesday. I didn't go. Sorry ladies! Tonight there's fireworks too, but I'm not going. Friends and bf need to work early tomorrow.

We're also going to watch Toy Story 3 (hopefully), go to a garden (possible venue?), bike ride, and maybe go to the rose garden where he asked me out. YEAH!!!! I'm wondering if he'll propose this weekend. Remember I said he forgot to get my 6-year anni present? He was telling me maybe he'll just combine it with the ring. I was like "are you going to propose this weekend?" He said... "no... maybe..."

He's screwing up my mind!

O thats a big No No. Goodness, Its totally not fair that SO's get to do this to us. Not like we can do it to them. Well it sounds like you have a fun weekend plan. HeHe. i so want to knw all details on monday

 

[beezygal]

I guess I can't blame him. I want it to be a surprise.

My bf is always like "I don't get you girls, you guys start plan your wedding when you're like a little girl... "

Now that I know he will propose soon. I'm kinda nervous. I want to be engaged but I know I'll miss being a LIW. Too, were you nervous before the proposal or you didn't know it was coming at all??

 

[Jessie702]

I guess I can't blame him. I want it to be a surprise.

My bf is always like "I don't get you girls, you guys start plan your wedding when you're like a little girl... "

Now that I know he will propose soon. I'm kinda nervous. I want to be engaged but I know I'll miss being a LIW. Too, were you nervous before the proposal or you didn't know it was coming at all??

I know for me...NOT knowing if worse than knwoing its comming soon. I have NO IDEA...he could decide to do it while brushing his teeth. The issue too is, he is really good about keeping secrets. So until he finally decides ill never know. Do you know how frustrating it is...means i have to keep my nails looking nice ALL the time..

 

[TooPatient]

I guess I can't blame him. I want it to be a surprise.

My bf is always like "I don't get you girls, you guys start plan your wedding when you're like a little girl... "

Now that I know he will propose soon. I'm kinda nervous. I want to be engaged but I know I'll miss being a LIW. Too, were you nervous before the proposal or you didn't know it was coming at all??

Okay, let's try again...

I had just finished typing my reply yesterday when the internet went down in the building. (since they were already repairing it AND the cooling unit was out (again) I headed home to do my homework)


I knew about the purchase of the ring (since I was there!). That was a complete shock to me since I thought we were going to pick a cute (under $200) RHR for my b-day. Well, we got there and FI stopped in front of e-rings. They had so-so quality stuff but he noticed that EVERYTHING was on sale (well... it was just a couple of months to Valentine's Day...) so we went to another store in the mall (gasp -- yes a store in a mall) where I was actually pretty pleased with the quality of some of their stuff. I found THE ring I had been picturing (but 1/4ct smaller center stone than I hoped) -- tried it on (it fit!!!) and loved it. They had another one similar to the first but with my "perfect" sized center stone & even some pave -- tried it on and it just felt too big (stone set too high, stone maybe a bit larger than I would have hoped). So, to my absolute SHOCK, he bought the first one (that I loved!) on the spot(!).

The sales lady took it in back and polished it up really nice and brought it out and handed it to him -- NOT IN A BOX
Then she and the other sales guy sat there looking at FI expectantly as FI tried to figure out what to do with the ring (all the while I'm thinking "OMG -- he wouldn't... I was afraid he'd do something like this... ASK FOR A BOX!!" - while trying to smile). He finally decided to say "well, are you going to give me your hand?" ... I held it out for him ("OMG -- ASK FOR A BOX!!") and he slid it on and said "There."
(I was smiling and trying not to cry -- he'd done it... in a store... didn't even ask) We managed a tense little kiss at the prompting of the sales guy and then left with me wearing the ring. (still trying not to cry)

I wore it for a day since he never said anything and I didn't want to hurt his feelings if that was what he had planned to do (never posted this on here) but then I just couldn't do it...
We were sitting there talking one evening and I told him he looked rather pale as he put the ring on my hand. Since he didn't ask then I'd really rather he keep the ring and he can ask me when he is good and ready and wants to. (Poor FI looked shocked and relieved at the same time) I slipped it off and stuck it into an empty ring box I already had (took one last sad look at my pretty sparkly ring that meant we'd be getting married soon) and tucked it into his underwear drawer while he just sat there watching.

He didn't say anything. I cried. A week or so later, I mentioned that if it was just going to sit in his drawer forever we may as well return it and we can just get the cute little sapphire ring I liked instead and buy a different ring if he ever felt like it.
A couple of minutes went by before he said that sticking it on my finger in the store was NOT what he had planned -- he hadn't even planned to buy a ring then except something little for my b-day. He had thought he'd probably give it to me when we stayed overnight at the winery for my b-day (Cave B -- same place we'd love for our wedding venue).

I had a month where I thought he would probably do it at the winery but.... maybe he'd do it sooner (or later ) since the surprise was ruined.
The last week was pretty bad. I wanted to look great for our nice dinner there (since I figured that would be when he'd do it -- if he did it) so I ordered a new dress (with the great input of the LIWs here) and practiced walking in my black heels (since it had been almost a year since I had worn them). Then.... well.... I started looking at all things wedding and signed up on theknot.com and started looking at possible dates... (Being careful to NOT mention them to FI)

He made a comment at one point that made me think he'd ask at the winery. But that was followed by another that almost sounded like he might wait 6months to a year
We were packing our stuff that we needed to stay overnight and I was afraid he'd forget the ring and I never saw him put it in the bag we were taking...
Then, well, I had to shift stuff to fit my heels in the bag and felt the box in one of the inside pockets (yay! -- unless he changed his mind and decided to wait it was actually going to happen THAT NIGHT (or the next morning...) )

He asked me that night before we walked over for dinner. (best b-day ever: 2 chocolate cakes made by a rather well known chef + chocolate hazelnut cheesecake + amazing food and wine + gorgeous view from a nice room with a soaking tub big enough for two + PROPOSAL!!! (with TWO RINGS!) )


Sorry, long post:

General gist is that I was pretty sure the proposal was going to happen within a certain 36 hour period (and was pretty sure of this for a couple of weeks) but was MASSIVELY nervous because I wasn't sure and I thought it was equally likely that he'd get nervous and it wouldn't happen and I'd be stuck waiting longer (had already been almost 6 years...) and I'd be forced to make a choice between two options that both stunk...
Anyway. I was a mess even though I tried to only post the cheerier feelings here. (since I was pretty positive some of the ladies would advise me to forget him and leave -- I really didn't need to hear that at the time since I was already devastated enough that I may have to consider that)

 

[TooPatient]

Morning (afternoon almost )

Jessie, I just saw your post in another thread about ordering herbal supplements. I don't want to post there (feels less private -- well, you know what I mean) but was wondering which one you ordered. I've looked at those a few times and almost ordered but just wasn't sure which claims to believe so have never actually worked up the courage to order. (I'm something like a 36 or 38 B -- sometimes C in the right bra -- and would like a little more up there. FI calls my bras "super-structure" and "body-armor" because they feel so hefty (VS push ups). I want to be able to buy cute bras (and bathing suits) and not have to search for something that is massively padded).

BG, ready for your weekend?

 

[beezygal]

Afternoon ladies!

Too: Thanks for your long reply. I enjoyed reading it. How long after he bought the ring (with you) did he propose? You said 2 rings? He bought you another ring? What is the spec on your current ring. Hope you don't mind sharing. It's PS! I wish I'm a C. Usually, I like buying dresses or tank tops with adjustable strap. If not, I need to shorten the strap everytime. If I have bigger boobs, I don't need to alternate all my tank tops. I would have stuff in the front to fill it in. My mom and my bf always tease me about it. I'm glad my mom is pretty good at alternating them for me. However, most of the time, I'm happy with my small boobs.

 

[Jessie702]

Afternoon Ladies.....sorry my net was down all day

Bg- C isnt small. A is small....lol..you getting ready for your weekend?

Too- O wow...two rings. I think i would have had the same reaction that you did to SO putting ring on finger. I ordered Femme Unique, i dont know if it will work, but im willing to try. Its supposed to be all natural so we shall see. They say take it for 3 to 5 months for full potential and up to 3 cup sizes bigger. I dont need 3 just 1 so we shall see. Ill keep you ladies updated.

 

[beezygal]

Jessie: I'm not a C. I WISH I am. I'm 32A. BEAT THAT! Actually, the other day I saw an ad in Cosmo. One bra brand has 30A . I was like YEAH, I'm not the smallest. My bf was like "wow.. 30A, is that for kids?" I guess I'm ready for the weekend. I am not thinking about it yet. Why do you need to have bigger boob? You said.. you're a D/DD. That's good enough, isn't it?

 

[Jessie702]

Awwww. but weekends are fun. O, i thought you were a C.. LoL...Sorry...Nothing wrong with A, they will never sag. Yeah, im a D/DD, depending on bras, but i just want a little fuller chest. I have so a i guess ou would say Round Behind, that i feel my chest isnt in porportions with it. I dont admit this, but i had lipo a few years( yes too young) ago, on ym stomach and sides and back. Well they did a good job, but my skin hangs bad because they removed so much. Well while removing, the Doc " scuplted" my butt and its freaking round like JLO's now. Im still a plus size girl, but the butt is insane.Actually my current mesaurements are 42,34,52 SO says thats one of his favorite toys ...ive alwasy said i wanted barbies firgure, she has everything. LoL...i guess that would make me vain, but i live in Vegas. I guess its normal....

 

[beezygal]

barbie figure? That's hard. I wish I have LONG LONG legs like barbie. I never played with Barbie EVER. I find them too scary. I like stuffed animals more. I still like them. pps: Lipo? That must hurt like mad. Since I don't really have boobs nor behind, I guess it's more proportional? That's funny. I also don't have height. OMG. I have nothing. My bf always think I'm a bit short. He's just 5'9. I'm only 5'3. I'm actually happy with my body and height. I'm shorter than average, so what? So funny, last Sat at the fireworks, my bf was wondering if I can see the fireworks because lots of people were in front. He lowered to my height and try seeing if I can see the fireworks. I'm like "are you mocking me?" He's like "you should have had more milk when you were younger... now you can't see the fireworks." I thought that was really funny. Actually when I was younger, I was considered to be the tallest (with the big boobs) within my class. I guess I just start growing early and then just stopped. How tall are you?

 

[TooPatient]

Afternoon ladies!

Too: Thanks for your long reply. I enjoyed reading it. How long after he bought the ring (with you) did he propose? You said 2 rings? He bought you another ring? What is the spec on your current ring. Hope you don't mind sharing. It's PS! I wish I'm a C. Usually, I like buying dresses or tank tops with adjustable strap. If not, I need to shorten the strap everytime. If I have bigger boobs, I don't need to alternate all my tank tops. I would have stuff in the front to fill it in. My mom and my bf always tease me about it. I'm glad my mom is pretty good at alternating them for me. However, most of the time, I'm happy with my small boobs.

He proposed about 5 weeks after buying it. The second ring is a matching band with channel set diamonds that match the channel set diamonds in the band of the e-ring. I liked it when we were there and suggested it would go well with the other -- and it could be used like a lock-washer so the nice sparkly e-ring can't fall off... The sales guy (and the lady) liked my thinking and agreed.

So I've got the 3 stone and an additional band. I've got to get some better pictures to attach for you.

It doesn't have a certificate so specs aren't exact. Centerstone is guaranteed at .5 ct or larger RB, tcw of ring is at least 1.5 ct. (at least I in color & SI1 clarity -- appears to be a bit better than that) excellent x3.
All very sparkly and well matched in size & color. (even between the two rings)


Headed out for the weekend. Talk to you all later. (and I'll try to bring some decent pics)

 

[beezygal]

have a good weekend Too. Remember to post pictures.

 

[Jessie702]

o wow TOO, you got like 3 rings. I so want to see pictures. and 5 weeks, i dont know if i could have taken 5 weeks of knowing the ring is in the house and it fits and it pretty. You are a strong woman

BG- haha, i was tallest in school too, until about middle, than i stopped. It sucks. my SO does the same thing to me when it comes to height things. Whats bad is why have pots and pans on top of the ice box and i have to ask him to get them down unless i grab a chair to do it myself. Event han i cant reach. I too wish i had long legs. Im stuck at 5'2.....it sucks

 

[beezygal]

I always say it's good to be short. Maybe I'm trying to make myself feel better. At least we can wear high heels. If we're very tall, and still wear high heels, we'll look too tall and stand out too much. Agree?

 

[Jessie702]

i completely agree. My SO is almost 6'1 so i can get away with like 4 inch pumps and not look silly. Ive always thought models look so silly in high heels, your already like 5'9, how much height do you friggin need?

 

[beezygal]

i completely agree. My SO is almost 6'1 so i can get away with like 4 inch pumps and not look silly. Ive always thought models look so silly in high heels, your already like 5'9, how much height do you friggin need?

EXACTLY MY POINT! Thank you!!! My last bf was around my height. (my mom didn't like that too) I would feel weird wearing high heel around him. I prefer my bf to be taller and older than me. Like you, I can wear 4 inch heels and I'm still shorter than my BF

gonna go teach now.. talk to you tonight or tomorrow! Have a great day gal!

 

[Jessie702]

Have a good work day. Talk to you tommorow