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I'm not sure if I fell into the category of waiting like some of the other posts before, but after watching my boyfriend order my engagement ring, I am now officially waiting. He had every intention of picking out my ring on his own and surprising me, but I think a combination of his desire to make me happy, knowing what a perfectionist I am (who me? ;-) ), and the fact the we really always make big decisions together all led to him wanting me to be a part of picking out the ring. MUCH to my delight. I just envisioned my tall, attractive yet somehow extremely shy boyfriend walking into a jewelry store, getting so flustered at the prospect of having to actually talk to salesperson that he buys the first ring he sees, thus either getting ripped off or ending up with something neither of us loves. That ended that. 

However, I now know that it will arrive on Monday, and I know that he will probably take his time picking out the perfect time/place to propose.  And it is killing me slowly. 

I kid, I kid. But  I will try my best not to foil any surprises in the upcoming weeks, I will avoid sarcasm during important moments, and most importantly, I will be camera ready at all times. 

Thanks all :-) His mom actually took me to get a manicure this past weekend so I'm set for a little while. I'll keep y'all posted!

I have a pretty strong personality but my jewelry decisions were simple. Also, once I make a decision, I rarely second guess it. Ring shopping was more like an opportunity to see how well my boyfriend knows me and feel sorry for the all of choices a guy must make and hope for the best. Style-wise I'm very simple and classic which did not waiver after shopping, and my ring being conflict-free was important to us. The salespeople kept bringing ridiculously ornate baubles over and I did humor them, but nothing swayed me- though I went in with an open mind, and after plenty of online research I think it is safe to say I did my due diligence.

I've been so overwhelmed the last week that I completely forgot to check back in and share the good news... on March 17, only a day after getting the ring, my boyfriend was so excited that he decided he couldn't wait any longer and proposed in our living room. It caught me completely by surprise and because I was convinced there was no way he would be able to surprise me, it was absolutely wonderful. Our friends and family are thrilled for us, and we are planning a wedding in Islamorada in Winter 2010. Thanks so much for all of your support!

fi and i shopped for the ring together too and he picked it up from the jeweler about a month before we were leaving for kauai (a trip that was scheduled almost a year prior).  we both knew he was going to propose there and i felt all anxious about being "camera ready" and beautiful at all times.  my suitcase was HUGE.  then he just spontaneously proposed the morning we were going to leave.  he said he thought it was the only way he could surprise me.  really sweet.  i know it's impossible to not think "when when when?"  but just know that he's probably wanting to surprise you too.  congrats in advance, it's so exciting!!  :) 

lex!  ha, i didn't read all the way through & saw your post right after i replied.  awww, i'm so happy for you, that sounds like a perfect proposal!