And now we are home!

As far as 5th anniversaries go, this one was incredible. We had an awesome time relaxing and hanging out and trying to build fires. Good use was made of the mineral tub; I counted at least half a dozen baths in the 3 nights we were there. The trip to Saltspring was actually our first real vacation, ever – we didn’t crash at anyone’s place, we didn’t visit parents, and we didn’t drag all our friends out with us (not for my lack of trying). It was amazing. Hooray for anniversaries!

Okay, about the ring. It was a mutual gift, because I’m just so modern like that. I wouldn’t feel right about Ed spending that much money on me, so we planned it out and bought it together. We also didn’t wake up all Hollywood – seriously, I would choke and die before spending upwards of $3k on shiny things. Given my noble sense of frugality and my fear of Leonardo DiCaprio potentially showing up at my door and demanding my diamonds, we did a lot of research and eventually settled on Moissanite. The ring itself is a Lucern setting in two-tone 14k gold with 5 stones (for our Fifthiversary, gettit?) with a 1.25tcw. It is gorgeous and crazy sparkly and I’m slowly getting used to having such huge bling on my right hand. It sort of matches my wedding and engagement rings, which I like – while I generally wear nothing but silver, I have some wacky rules in place for “official” jewellery, which is allowed to be gold as long as it’s two-tone. I love my ring. Moissanite stuff is pretty incredible, and I’d definitely look into other pieces if I ever needed more official jewellery. Plus, it’s tricky and therefore appeals to my “I can’t believe it’s not butter!” sense of humour.

To my delight, I found out last night that Ed had actually taken today off work as well so we have an extra day to bask in our cats and bathroom with water that doesn’t reek of sulphur and also scooters. I think we may go outside for an adventure; I will pretty much do anything to avoid having to face the Real World again in which I look for a job and sit on pointy needles waiting to see if the Space Station will respond to the paperwork that says Give Me Money or Else. They received it on Thursday, so now we wait. Don’t make me fill out that yellow sheet, please. I’ll do it if I have to, but it would be so much easier if you’d just write me a damn cheque and wash your hands of me.

Vacation was awesome, but home is truly excellent.

Almost forgot: here be photos from our trip!