Oh my goodness, I'm totally slacking on this photo thing! Oh well, life catches up with ya sometimes...
So the Day 7 photo assignment for Monday was to take a picture of generations. Seeing as how I couldn't gather up a couple generations of my family yesterday, I'm going to skip that day. The teacher did say that if our family wasn't around to save that assignment for another day! So I'm going to do that.
Tuesdays assignment, Day 8, was to take a photo of a gift from the heart from someone we love. This picture is very 'personal', but I guess all of them all! I guess it's a little touchy to me because of what people think about it.
A few months ago I was having a really hard time figuring out what I wanted out of my relationship with Vince. I took a little time apart and stayed with my grandparents so I could get a little time for myself and get away from the situation I was so used to. I am SO glad I did because it erased any doubts that I had.
It made me love him even more and know in my heart that this is the exact situation I wanted to be in. To show him that I was committed to him and that I wouldn't 'leave' him again I wanted to get this tattoo on my ring finger. I know that Vince and I will always be together. There's no doubt in my mind about that, and he knows it too.
I was going to go get the tattoo without telling him, but then I got nervous and told him about it! He was surprised I was going to do it but you could tell he was ecstatic about it and loved the idea. I see that as his gift to me, because he knows tattoos are permanent and he knows what it would mean if I got the tattoo.
The thing that gets to people is that he doesn't have one yet! I got it as a commitment to him, and he's going to get one in place of his wedding ring, meaning he won't get one until we get married. A lot of people express that they think it's weird that I have it even though I'm not married, but at the same time I don't need a certificate saying that I'm going to be with him until one of us dies. I just know and I'm confident in that.
So that was Day 8.
For Day 9, today, we are supposed to take pictures of their passions and hobbies. Seeing as how I already took bike pictures and that's his one hobby that occupies his life, I took a picture of his hands.
He is ALWAYS working with them and fiddling with stuff.
He also wouldn't let me take a picture of what I really wanted, him working on a bike. I went to his work near closing but he said he would be too embarrassed. Silly!
I love what you wrote about your tattoo. It is a touchy subject, and I bet it was hard to write about. People can be so judgmental. I completely agree with you that you don't need some piece of paper to prove your love for Vince or say that you will be together forever. If there weren't tons of benefits to being legally married, Ty and I probably wouldn't have done it...at least YET! It is very nice to have something meaningful like a tattoo (which I could never get because of my trust issues) or ring to symbolize your love and commitment, but that is for yourself and it doesn't matter what others see or think.
ReplyDeleteI remember when Ty got me my ring (a tiny little thing) and people would kinda look at it and be like "hmm...that's...nice..". Who cares how big it is or what it looks like?! I'd be perfectly fine not having one if I didn't get comments about it all the time. Honestly though, I don't like wearing rings. They get in the way!
I also remember those days when you were going through a tough time, not with Vince really but with yourself. You made the best decisions and you actually went through with them. I still have our emails to each other! =] It made me really happy that I actually helped you! I know it's hard for us to stay close knowing that I'm moving and our schedules are so opposite, but I'm still always going to be here for you. And I am forever thankful for all the times you've been there for me. I hope we will always be friends (even if it's just on Facebook--or "FaceStalker" as JP calls it! lol). ♥
I used to have horrible trust issues, but luckily it just ceased to exist over time. It's actually surprised me.
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE your little ring! I think it's so cute. I don't really like rings either, but I DO want one haha I like your size though, I don't want a big one. I almost just want a plain band.
And I really appreciate that you have been here for me =] You've definitely helped me make good decisions! I still have those emails too, hehe.
I hope we can be close friends for life!
I used to have horrible trust issues, but luckily it just ceased to exist over time. It's actually surprised me.
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE your little ring! I think it's so cute. I don't really like rings either, but I DO want one haha I like your size though, I don't want a big one. I almost just want a plain band.
And I really appreciate that you have been here for me =] You've definitely helped me make good decisions! I still have those emails too, hehe.
I hope we can be close friends for life!