Dave Five in Open Diary 2001-2018 (Pre-Prosebox)

I mean “DAY Five”, but that’s the second time I wrote it that way so it must mean something, right?

Going to see how I keep up with the entry-a-day thing this week. It will be a test because I’m traveling this afternoon through Wednesday night, and though I’m good at getting on my computer to do emails and such while I travel, I’m not so great at writing entries. And that’s kind of a shame because that’s when I take my best photos…so who knows…perhaps a photo entry quiz: Where in the World is Ginger Snap?!

I don’t want to belabor (no pun intended) the point, but I can’t tell you the relief I feel after yesterday’s conversation with Grrrr. And yes, it was the product of a stressful and intense beginning, but it ended with an amazing feeling. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted…not like a confessional weight, but the weight of a decision as big as this being made for me. I do feel a sense of renewal in our relationship. A sense of security.

Coincidentally, or perhaps serendipitously (?), we got the news over the weekend that Grrrr’s wedding band (which we’ve had custom designed/made) was ready!! We are both so excited—what a cool band! It’s gold with an ebony inlay. And it’s perfect for Grrrr because he has done a LOT of woodworking and it has a lot of personal meaning, and my engagement ring is an eternity band of gold and diamonds (a girl’s best friend, right? Ha.), so the gold part will be the part that we have in common and the other elements will represent a bit of uniqueness. Well, whatever. Just lookie!!

Okay. And if you’re wondering what MY wedding band is going to look like…well, here’s the ring I really love and am kind of coveting, but I’m not 100% sure that it’s gonna fly (keep fingers crossed!!). It’s a Roberto Coin ring from the Roi Soleil collection:

I also got the call on Friday that my dress is actually ready for my first fitting!!! Unfortunately, we got busy doing other stuff, so I was never able to go try that sweet little number on. I called my mom and asked her if she wanted to come with me to the fitting, and she said no…(??) which disappointed and confused me a little, but she wants to go to the cake tasting and flower appointments. I don’t get the cake tasting thing. Isn’t that something you do with your fiancé? I know Grrrrr is looking forward to going on a tasting trip, but I don’t know if he’d dig my mom butting in. We’ll see. I mean, I wouldn’t feel like she was interfering or anything (and my parents are pitching in on the party), but I just feel like the cake thing is for the bride and groom. Anyone?

I know I haven’t written much about the wedding planning, but now that I’ve started I hope I’ll be able to shut up! I know I was writing about breaking up two entries ago, but MAN…MANNNN (!!!) what a difference a day and a really amazing conversation makes!

I truly feel like the world is on my side right now and I can finally move on to other things! What a great feeling!!