Finally found

When we were first going out and M and I had 300 miles between us, he sent me the above picture.  It's him all over really, very thoughtful and lovely.  He told me that he'd walked passed it numerous times before but never really saw the true meaning until we found each other *passes sick buckets to people as necessary*. 

Fast forward a little bit (20 months ish) and in October last year we got engaged.  It was completely unexpected and not something that we had planned but it just happened.  I have never ever been someone that needed a ring to feel special, I didn't understand the whole getting engaged thing, how on earth could that make you feel more secure than before the ring.  It didn't sink in for a few days after it happened and I still didn't really understand at first! 

I think modern life denotes that most people live together and make their lives 'one' before even considering marriage or at least, that's how previous relationships have gone. 

But I can safely say, I'm really enjoying myself and I have been very old fashioned about it all.  I love having a ring on my finger (it helps that it is the most sparkly immense ring I've ever seen).  I love people admiring it and it's such a nice feeling that someone wants to spend the rest of their lives with you, whatever direction you go in. 

There are no plans afoot for any lavish weddings, big gowns or 17 tier cakes.  In fact, there are no marriage plans at all.  We're just enjoying being together at the moment.