Thesis present

[judecorp]

I wanted to get something special for Jennifer as a congratulations for finishing her thesis and presenting it. I wanted to give it to her in California after the defence. I busted my brain thinking about it for half a million years and couldn't think of anything that I wanted to get her, that she wanted, that would be special, /and/ would be secretly portable on our trip. I decided, when I kept coming up empty, that I would just wait until the thesis was done, and we came home, and then play it by ear - see what she wanted, see if she saw something on the trip, anything.

Of course, now that we're leaving in just a few short days, I have come up with the perfect thing. And, doubly of course, I think it's too late to pull it off.

When we moved, she lost her favorite ring. It was a gift from her parents for Christmas in 2001, and she really liked it. It really was beautiful (the white gold band with the three small diamonds, if any of you have seen her wear it). She has absolutely no idea where it is, and is upset about it. I don't blame her. I can't imagine where it has gone to. Ugh.

On top of that, it struck me about half an hour ago that I am consumed with love for this woman. Her being gone last week has shown me (greatly) how much I treasure her in my life and how even the simplest things are better with her around. She asked me, when I was sitting on her lap (thesis break) telling her how I'd missed her, to love her forever.

I'd like to replace that ring with something special.

AUGH! There's absolutely no way I can make that happen in time to do it in San Francisco! *bangs head against wall* Why couldn't I have come to this sooner? I am so indecisive, I doubt I could pick something out here in C-bus in time, especially trying to do it on the sly. And anything online (where I could browse and browse) wouldn't arrive in time.

Phooey!

Comments

[oddharmonic.livejournal.com]

eWeddingbands can ship stuff wicked fast -- our engraved bands arrived via FedEx two days after we ordered them. I'm ogling something a little fancier to accompany my wedding band (and after that we can date, haha) now. Vroom. I am so easily distracted by shiny things.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I'll have to check them out. But are they just wedding bands? That's not really the statement I want to make right now.

[glowbug3355.livejournal.com]

You could do a little web surfing and if you find a style you like you could call some local shops and see if they have that style. I used to work in a jewelry store and most places carry about the same thing except for the real high-end shops.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Good suggestion. I'll have to try that.

Thanks!

[brosie.livejournal.com]

rrrrr you won't know unless you get out there and look, though!! If you sit at home and decide you won't be able to do it before you try then you have defeated yourself!

PS -- you came up with an amazin idea! i suck at gifts

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Nah, I bet you're good at gifts. I just wish I'd thought of it sooner!

[photodork.livejournal.com]

if ya come to canada, ya'll could make it a wedding band..... :)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Not yet we can't! I'm not ready to use that word.

[photodork.livejournal.com]

that's ok dear,
canada will still be here when ya are. :)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I asked Jennifer yesterday, "If Bush wins in 2004, will you move to Canada with me?"

She said yes. :)

[photodork.livejournal.com]

yey!

[jeffholton.livejournal.com]

Have it sent here?

Not sure if there's time for that either. But there might be.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's a /fantastic/ idea! If I find anything that would fit the time frame, I will let you know!

GREAT idea!

[jeffholton.livejournal.com]

No need to confirm first...if you can't get through to us and you're in a hurry, just go ahead and have it sent with your name on the package. We'll set it aside and get it to you somehow.

I will assume that you have our address? Perhaps not...sheesh...and I don't know your email (and don't want to post the address here!).

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I don't know if I'm going to go that route, but thank you for the address and the option. You are very sweet. :)

[sudrin.livejournal.com]

I am consumed with love for this woman

If you ask me, that's the greatest gift anyone can give another person

Cheezy, sure.. but I still think its true.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

That's very sweet of you to say.

Still, I'd like her to have shiny gifts, too!

[rachelmichellek.livejournal.com]

oh, THAT's why you guys are going to san francisco!!! i'm putting all the pieces together now.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Yes.