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BSC no more!

Because I'm ENGAGED! It hasn't really sunk in yet. Don't get me wrong, I've been so so so happy and excited all evening, but it still just seems a little surreal that it finally happened. I'm so glad that y'all kept me from going too crazy waiting for it. It was sunny and warm today so C and I took a spontaneous trip to Athens for dinner and a stroll through the state botanical gardens. We were standing on a balcony overlooking the wooded area, just talking about life and stuff. As we turned to leave, he popped the question quite unexpectedly. He got down on one knee and gave a lovely speech but it's all a blur now...hoping he jotted it down somewhere because I wish I could remember what he said. He told me later he had planned a big, elaborate thing complete with a photographer to propose to me at the Atlanta Botanical Garden three weeks from now, but the ring came in sooner than expected and he didn't want to wait. I'm happy that it turned out this way because there was no pressure, and it was just us there. He already payed the photographer so we have a engagement session coming up in three weeks!

I spent the whole ride home calling family. My grandma was the first person I called, and before I could tell her our news she told me that my aunt has kidney cancer. That really put a damper on the whole thing...I almost felt guilty about having good news after that. Really bummed because I don't get to see my aunt and her family very much, and they were finally going to visit in April, but now they can't. I'm thankful to have this community where I can share my excitement and not feel guilty.

Anyway, on to the important part! Picture! We asked a stranger to take a picture of us and it turned out horrible, so all I've got to show right now is the disembodied hand until we get legit engagement photos.

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  • phiraphira member
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    Eeeeee congratulations!!!

    That ring is GORGEOUS.I love the shape of the halo around the stone. Totally perfect!

    I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. It's really tough having good news when other people have bad news (just like it's tough to hear about someone's good news when you're having your own bad news). But I like to think about it as: either aunt would have kidney cancer, OR aunt would have kidney cancer and niece is engaged. Second one is better.

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  • Beautiful ring congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • bethsmilesbethsmiles member
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    edited March 2014
    Congrats!! That's a gorgeous ring!

    ETA: I'm very sorry about your aunt :( *hugs*


  • Congrats! Your proposal sounds like it was wonderful, and your ring is beautiful!
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  • Congrats!!! Your ring is stunning!!! 

    I'm sorry to hear about your Aunt, cancer is the suck. Hugs!



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  • Awwwww, yay! Congratulations! Such a sweet story, pretty ring, and too awesome that you'll have engagement pictures soon!

    I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. *hugs* Cancer can suck it.
  • Yay congrats!!! Enjoy planning!
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  • Congrats! Beautiful ring. Sorry to hear about your aunt though, *hugs*.
  • Congratulations! I'm sorry to hear about your aunt.
  • YAYAYAYYA!!! Congratulations!! I'm so excited for you! Your ring is gorgeous!!



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  • Congratulations!! Your ring is gorgeous :)


    So sorry about your aunt...
  • SQUEE Congratulations! The ring is beautiful and the proposal story only makes it better :)

    I am sorry to hear about your aunt, cancer blows. One piece of news doesn't overshadow the other. While your engagement is a more upbeat piece of news, @phira was spot on with her advice. You are definitely allowed to share your excitement, and feel happy about your engagement. 
  • Sorry about your aunt..
    Congrats on the engagement!! It is so surreal. When FI proposed I literally kept saying for about an hour afterwards "is this real? i don't feel like this is real!" and the next day I woke up and immediately looked to make sure my ring was really there lol
     




  • Congrats!! Awesome ring!
  • Thanks y'all! And thank you for your supportive words about my aunt. Really didn't mean to be morbid there...it's just that my mom's family is very negative, and I really needed to vent.
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  • Congratulations!!!!!! Sorry to hear about your aunt. Hopefully you can see her and the rest of your family soon.
  • YAY! CONGRATS! Your ring is gorgeous! 

    (Also, very sorry about your aunt)




  • YAY - Congrats!!  I can't wait to hear all about your wedding planning!

    (Sorry to hear about your aunt)


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    Sorry to hear about your aunt.

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  • labrolabro member
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    Congratulations!! I can't wait to see your photos from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens in a few weeks! FYI in case you didn't already know...the botanical gardens do charge if you're taking professional photos there. I'm sure your FI (EEE!!!) and photographer already worked it out but just in case!



  • @lmhollister - thanks! FI (WHAT?!?!) did mention that there's a high cost to take photos there, so we've decided to do our photos somewhere else. We're thinking Emory campus or downtown Decatur. But now I'm waffling about whether to reschedule the photographer, because I don't know if the trees will be green yet or if the flowers will be blooming three weeks from now.
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  • labrolabro member
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    @lalalaurita I'd be happy to PM you some locations my photographer sent me. She listed which ones have a cost and which ones don't. We're going this weekend for our photos...I wouldn't be in any doubt that in three weeks most trees will be leafed out or blooming and most flowers should be out. Either way it will be perfect for photos!



  • blabla89blabla89 member
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    @lmhollister that's exciting! I hope you post pictures and I would love it if you could send me that list!

    ETA: Also, who's your photographer?
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  • Congratulations @lalalaurita!!! That is such an awesome proposal and how cool you already have your engagement session set up! I'm so excited for you!
  • Congrats!! Your ring is amazing!!
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  • congrats to you and your new FI!!
  • Yeah!!! Congrats.  The ring is beautiful by the way.
  • AHHH! Congratulations!! Beautiful ring, beautiful story!
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  • Congratulations! Such a cute story and a beautiful ring. I'm sorry about your aunt :(


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