It was your average Monday...

Got up, did photography, ate breakfast, played with the kitties, went on a hike, got engaged...


Sorry, I've just got to say that again.

I got engaged!!
I mean, I knew it was coming sometime soon, what with us having set a wedding date and all. But now there's a shiny thingy on my finger and I get to officially use the word "fiancé!" I get to be all Frenchified!

The story: Jason really wanted to go on one last hike, so I got up stupid early to work and then we set out for Sandia Peak. We took the tram up and started out on the Crest trail. About a half mile in, near this STUNNING vista, the trail guide blew out of Jason's hands and landed precariously close to the edge. He got on his knees to retrieve it 'cause the wind was gusting up. I took a picture of him on his knees, then a picture of the vista, and when I turned back to him, he had a ring! Sneaky bastard!

After I tacklehugged him and there was much smooching, we went to the High Finance restaurant for celebratory champagne & shrimp cocktails. As for the ring itself, it's exactly what I wanted: a classic brilliant round solitaire that's not too big but is a nice quality (I was stunned at just how nice of a rock it is), and set low so it doesn't stick out too far. I stare at shiny things all day long, and this is an impressive rock. The clarity and color are both just superb. *Cue cheesy voiceover* He went to Jared! Sparklysparklysparklyomg.

Anyway, pictures!

( Pics! )

There was also this adorable older lady from Denmark (impeccably dressed in red Italian leather) who was so excited she took pics and told the tram operator!

Okay, no rest, though. Photoediting I go. Then packing. It's gonna be a late night. But ieeeeeeeeeeee. Fiancé! Fiancé! Fiancé!!