I’ve been waiting to say this for 3.5 years! I’m engaged! On Friday night Mike took me to the promenade under the Brooklyn bridge; the spot where he first told me he loved me. As the sun set over the East River he said I was the best part of his life and asked me to marry him! Of course I said yes. Then we went to Bubby’s for dinner. I’m so glad he proposed first because I had my sneaking suspicions and I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy dinner if I was nervous the whole time.
Ahhh NY can be so beautiful!
Bubby’s just happened to have an old school photo booth in the back. We were able to take these awesome, over-joyed, really cheesy pictures just minutes into the engagement.
And for all you ring fanatics, it’s gorgeous. As long as we’ve been together, Mike’s known that I won’t wear diamonds. I learned about blood diamonds in college and swore that no piece of jewelry was worth (indirectly) funding warlords. The Kimberley certificate was supposed to prevent the sales of diamonds from conflict zones, but unfortunately warlords are just selling their diamonds across the borders to non-conflict zones, and so the wars are still being funded.
Anyways, Mike picked out a beautiful Alexandrite stone. This was the original birthstone for June babies (which is me!) until it became too expensive to mine. It changes from purple, green or blue depending on the light source, so I feel like I’m wearing an adult mood ring! Every time I look at it it looks different. He could not have picked out something better suited for me 
So now we’re just enjoying our engagement. We’ve decided not to start making any plans for at least 2 weeks. I promise this blog won’t become all about wedding plans.
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Yay!!!!! I’m so happy for you & Mike!
…and not a moment too soon
Hah! The more I’ve read your blog, I’ve come to see it’s more about creating a life for your heart and soul, rather than just a job. It’s much more all encompassing than your initial goal. I’m so very proud of you! Always have been, always will be!
funny you should say that, I was thinking about updating my about page to say that very same thing.
Wonderful news! When I got engaged, my sweetie bought me a blue topaz. Blue must be the diamond alternative of choice these days!
I think blue’s a good why of symbolizing a peaceful marriage.
Congrats!!!!
Thanks!
Congratulations! That is terrific! Your ring is beautiful. I have never heard of an Alexandrite stone before. Now I have to look that up. Again, congraulations Tracy.
Thanks so much!
Congrats!
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Congratulations to you both.
Your ring is stunning!!!! Congrats again! I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness
Why thank you Ms Walker!
Congratulations, beautiful ring! We were going to go to Southsea St Port last Friday, but had to change our plans at the last minute. I love that place what a romantic setting for an engagement
Congratulations!! Beautiful ring
Congratulations!!! I tried to leave this the first day the post came out, but had trouble with my password. All my best!
But I did get your sweet email! Thanks so much
Congratulations! He picked out a lovely ring. Love how you called it an adult mood ring. I love learning about gemstones and minerals.
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