Falalalala, la la la la!
It's also apparently the season for engagement amongst the Mormons near me. Which is lovely. Yay for them. They found love and their Missing Piece or their "You complete me." That's great. But why, ladies, when someone says they are engaged, do you immediately ask to see the ring? Is it just me or is that a little... disturbing? Do we really care that much about the ring? I mean, I like pretty things that sparkle, don't get me wrong. But forget the ring, I would like to see the man. Is he pretty? Does he have a good job? Does he sometimes say intelligent things? Does he have a brother? Is everyone asking to see the ring to avoid telling the girl they think she is on crack for saying yes to that particular man? What is up with that? Because, I kid you not, in the midst of a church meeting girls call a halt to the proceedings and demand to see the ring. Probably partly because the particular congregation I worship with is comprised of young single adults, ages 18 to 31. And yes, I'm aware I don't fall in that bracket anymore. That's a topic for a different day. But seriously??? I'm just waiting for someone to quote the most irritating jewelry commercial of all time, "He went to J....!" I can't bring myself to complete the statement, but you see where I"m going.
Let me just tell you, young girls that don't read my blog: It's not about the ring. I remember meeting resistance to this idea in college. Assorted roommates and I would have discussions about whether or not the Displaying of the Ring in the engagement photo was tacky. I maintained that it absolutely WAS. Certain roommates protested that they look for the ring in the photo and would be irritated if it was not showing. To which, of course, I was forced to retort that they would hate my engagement picture, because I fully intended to hide my left hand altogether. And said pro-ring displayers were mortified. "You'll feel differently," they would say. Um, no. Also, if my right hand is my cane hand, I may have no choice but to make that the prevalent hand in my engagement picture at the rate I am going. Just saying.
4 comments:
I always think it's funny when people will say they're engaged but it's not official yet because she doesn't have a ring. I think once you pick the date and book the place it's official, ring or not.
i like rings because they're sparkly!! and since i don't want the guy they're marrying the ring is the best thing to talk about. especially if the other option is to talk about the logistics of planning the perfect wedding. blech.
I'll give them a pass because it is the one tangible aspect of being engaged. That being said, I HATE all jewelry commercials, particularly around Christmas, Valentines and Mother's day. I have to keep a barf bowl close at hand during those times.
Ok, two things:
1) Have NONE of them watched Blood Diamond? I dare you to ask them next time. And when they retort, (with a gasp) "that's rated R!!!!", your response should be along the lines of, "Yes, but the rating is a result of the violence that is portrayed and represents the harsh conditions from which the rock came. Oh yeah, and the diamond is not that valuable of a gem either, it's just that DeBiers owns them all. So you're honey should have spent a few extra bucks for a NON deBiers diamond that is certified conflict free and is NOT rated R!!"
2)They are probably not asking questions about the guy because while the ring is new, the guy is not because he is all she talks about lately. Besides, he is Mormon and therefore can do no wrong. Right?
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