i did it. yes, yesterday i bought an engagement ring. i love my girlfriend and i am more than sure that she is the one that i want to spend the rest of my life with. for those of you that dont know we have known each other for 4 years and have been dating for two of the four. my mom and grandma love her just as much as i do and i feel like her family has accepted me as of their own. i just bought the ring i havent asked her yet. i have to ask her father first she says so then and only then will i have her blessing. her birthday is on christmas day so im thinking ill do it somewhere around then if not then, then valentines day or maybe my birthday or arbor day... who knows but itll be soon. if any of you have any clever suggestions on how i should "pop the question" lemme know, im open to hints.