So after nearly five years, I popped the big Q to my girlfriend yesterday! She came home from college yesterday for Thanksgiving break, and I got out of work early without warning her. Lol. I brought her a bouquet of deep red longstem roses and showed up unannounced. I gave her the roses, then got down on one knee and told her how much I loved her, and that I wanted to be with her forever. She was stunned and wicked surprised lol. I had to try hard not to laugh at her expression, and the fact that she kept asking if I was joking or making fun of her. Lol.

 This is the ring I got her. It's a 14k white gold band with a .51 carat diamond in it. Simple, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was the one I wanted to give her. The expense was worth it. We had a great day, played some Rock Band 2 together, and enjoyed each others company. I'm looking forward to announcing it to my family with her this Thanksgiving!