Ring and Books

Well, I don't love the ring.  What?!?!?  Yep.  It's BIG and flashy and maybe looks like an old lady cocktail ring.  That said, it is what I asked for (in a way) and I can't have what I wanted without the big and flashy.

I wanted it set in platinum because my wedding set is platinum -- not 2 toned like the picture.  I wanted to see the individual stones so it looked like a cluster ring, not a pave ring.  I wanted a thick setting between stones because I like that vintage look.  That meant big on my finger.  There were proportion issues too -- keeping an oval that looks proportion for a ring meant longer across my finger.

Maybe a better way to say it, is I like the ring a lot, but not for everyday wear.  I love the profile of the ring, but when it's on my finger, you can't see anything but the top of the ring.

Here are a few pictures.  The pictures show the stone setting well, but don't do the SPARKLE any justice.  It sparkles A LOT (which is exactly what I DON'T like -- I know, different drummer).  

I decided I WILL wear it a lot because I want it to become a signature look.  When I got my wedding set, I thought it was too much too -- maybe this is just an adjustment.  I haven't worn any rings for 9 months and I only wear joggers around the house with no makeup.  That is also contributing to the fancy feel of the ring.  

It's also a mindset.  Tell a good story long enough and I will LOVE it (!!)  Just because it doesn't look like my usual style, doesn't mean it can't be something I like.  I want it to be unique ... check.  I didn't want something to overpower my wedding set (and it does), but it is a gift for myself and in a year of getting to know ME, that's kind of fitting that this is the bigger, bolder look.  If I inherited this ring, I'd love it -- guess I'm not confident in saying I DESIGNED this ring -- not confident I won't be judged for an old lady, flashy ring.  Need to get over that ASAP.

Now for books ... here are my two current picks and an update.  Belonging is recommended by my life coach and it's very timely (I'm halfway).  Talks a lot about dreams and the same concepts Brene Brown researches.  Mexican Gothic is going to be AWESOME (I think).  I've only read a couple of chapters, but I like it a lot.  The "voice" is easy to read and the story is spooky.  I'll probably finish Belonging before I move forward with Mexican Gothic so I can savor it.

My week continues to get switched up here and there.  That means Costco this morning.  Last run before Thanksgiving.  I'm oddly not excited for Thanksgiving this year.  Maybe it's because I'm cooking so much on the regular??  I'm sure the roasting turkey will put me in a festive mood next Thursday.

I'm still "worried" about the election results.  I'm still upset at the number of people who are back to NOT wearing masks and continue to gather in large groups left and right.  Maybe this is all weighing on my holiday mood.

I am NOT in the camp to decorate early for Christmas.  Never have been.  Don't care in the least if others want to, but I made the mistake last year of listening to Christmas music too early and *gasp* was sick of it by Christmas.  I think the same would happen with decorations.  Thanksgiving gets its moment with fall colors and scents -- then bring on the Christmas cheer.

Hope you have a very happy day.  Stay well out there in COVID land.  Later gators.