Edge and Vertex

It's been a busy couple of days! The other day I had to go to a work function for Matt and some of his family was there, particularly his mother, his brother and his brother's girlfriend. She asked me the other day if my ring meant anything special. Thrown off-guard, I said, "Oh, nothing particularly special," and we just laughed.

Driving home, I realized I did myself and Shoes a huge disservice with that terrible answer. The ring does mean a lot, but not quite what people think. People are often like, "Oh, is that a love knot?" and I'm like, "Sure?" Because I guess it is. But it's really more than that.

I saw a ring like this in a magazine years ago. It took my breath away. It was rose gold (just like mine) and just so delicate and beautiful. The moment I saw it, I was like, "This is my ring." I showed the magazine to Shoes and he kept the magazine. When he was ready to pop the question, he went and had the ring made.

The ring may not be the love knot or whatever, but I feel like it signifies so much more. It reminds me how long Shoes and I have been together, how long we were thinking about sharing our lives together. It reminds me of how he, no matter what, always tries to make me happy. It reminds me of how much he cares. And really, isn't that what your ring should mean?

So, that's that. Thought I'd mention it.

PS - tomorrow - gingerbread house decorating party!