I thought my big news in December was adopting kittens and getting a Kobo eReader, but on New Year’s Eve my partner Julian wrapped up the month (and the year!) by asking me to marry him. He designed the ring himself (white gold with a sapphire):

We’re pretty excited, although neither of us likes event planning. 2011 is going to be a busy year!

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Wow Joanna that is awesome! Congratulations!! Your ring is unique and very beautiful!!
Congrats!
Wow! I love your ring…so unique! Congratulations…
Thanks, everyone!
Congratulations! The ring is beautiful. I rarely see coloured stones. Makes it special, individual.
Thanks! I’m a big fan of blue stones: sapphire, aquamarine, topaz. Diamonds just don’t do it for me.
Looking forward to congratualating you in person in Toronto.
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