And now for something completely different

So. There is news to be shared and developments to be announced.

The foremost of which is this:
I am engaged.

While on holiday in Queensland, and enjoying the night lights of Brisbane, Vladdy got down on one knee and proposed.

The happiness was only disrupted once: when my engagement ring met with a bad end at Movieworld. Somewhere in the first 40mins of our day at the theme park (in the first 12 hours of ring ownership, and the first 5 hours of ring wearer-ship) the diamond that was settled so prettily in the ring fell out.

We searched the Shrek 4D theatre with the help of the green-tight wearing Movieworld staff and my suitcase, clothing and handbag got torn inside and out. But the diamond is gone.

The jeweller is now replacing the stone - at no charge - so I will be able to flash my shiny ring around next week at some point.

My parents, sister, grandparents all cried at our announcement. I've been given hugs & kisses galore - and I think Vladdy is starting to have a panic attack at the idea of having a wedding.

Not so much the part of marrying me (because he asked, he cant get out of this now) but having my bawling family on hand to watch the event.

But! I'm happy. Two years ago I was in a very dark place, and now everything seems so bright and optimistic. I am in love and being loved by someone wonderful - and they want to marry me!

ME! The shy girl who thought she would be alone forever. She is going to have a wedding day!