Vena Amoris

I did it today. I bought a ring.

It's now only a matter of time before I "pop" the question. I wasn't nervous either. I assumed I would be. Heart pounding, sweaty palms, sweaty pits, but nothing. I think that's a good sign. Especially for the guy I bought it from, so he wouldn't have to ask if I needed paper towel or if I was alright.

I have been in the market but not too seriously. Just sort of browsing and asking the questions. It probably could have gotten more serious sooner than it did but every time I walked into a jewelery store I felt like there was pressure and the salespeople just creeped me out. I finally settled on a place near where I live called Lux Bond & Green. I really liked who I dealt with, his name is Art. I just felt comfortable. He explained things and made it seem like I wasn't a pain in the ass.

There is a bit of a story behind the jeweler I picked. It might be lame but a story nonetheless. See, Marisa and I lived in a place called Middletown and every time we took Route 9 anywhere, as we passed through a place called New Britain, there was this big billboard that was always changing with new jewelery from Lux Bond & Green. The stuff was always extremely outrageous and we would laugh and giggle as we passed by. Well, okay we didn't giggle but we always talked about it and how obscene it was. Yup, I picked that place, the obscene, outrageous, make-you-giggle one, and I liked it.

I am keeping this from Marisa for obvious reasons as I would like this to be a surprise. So, if you know two folks in Connecticut named Joe and Marisa, keep your dang mouth shut. I have an idea when I'm going to do it. It will be special for the two of us but I won't give too much info now.

Anyway, stay tuned for more. I have a lot planned for this little piece of blog heaven.