The question for the perfect engagement ring began early 2008. On so many occasions, I had visited jewelry stores but making a choice was a bit of task as I had realized from conversation she preferred platinum ring to white or yellow gold.

AT last, I finally decided on what to buy but the hardest task was how to go about my proposal strategy. I had initially ruled out some conventional ways of proposing as I realized that once I start threading those paths, my intention would be unveiled with ease.

After considering different ways and analyzing the possible obstacles, I decided to propose on her birthday as she will be expecting a gift possible but I promised myself to keep it simple.

I was incredibly nervous, but maintained a cool demeanor externally. When I finally saw her in the morning of her birthday, I gave her a big hug with the birthday card and ring box hanging in my hand and the big question came out????? She was shocked with the approach but all I could pick from her response was the answer.

The proposal signified a very special day in our lives, it was a day filled with joy and hopes of more beautiful things to come coupled with the fact that it was her birthday.