There's nothing like shopping, is there? And what's better than shopping for a once in a lifetime water-drop that will live on my finger forever and ever amen. Watching salespeople watch us was the best part of the day. Our young faces must have made us think that we were an easy read, directed again and again to discounts, deals, un-solicited comments about financing. Finally a price tag of 10k and a "No, we're paying cash."
Hah.
I don't need expensive things, and I don't want anyone to prove a love through sparkling gestures. I learned long ago that when something is given out of obligation you might as well start packing boxes. But in that moment I finally understood Julia's smirk carrying all those bags down Rodeo Drive. Better than the thing is the feeling of complete happiness in this moment where I am; I'm looking forward to the future but not living for it.
This rabbit hole that I've stumbled down to wonderland is more fantastical and unbelievable that I ever could have imagined. I'm happy here forever.
Cheers to all the people who underestimated us; who thought we weren't worth the final sale.
