What Finger is it Supposed to Go On?
October 10th, 2008 @ 1:20 pm by Miss Sushi
Mr. Sushi and I had talked about our life together and marriage in the past, but I honestly never expected to receive a ring from Mr. Sushi. I always thought we would just go and do it… no ring needed. Plus (no offense, Mr. Sushi!) Mr. Sushi isn’t exactly Mr. Romantic.
We had just bought a condo in May 2007, so money was kinda tight. That Christmas, we decided to put a $30 price cap on each other for Christmas gifts. Yes, $30! We thought it would be a good way to save money and get creative with trying to find a gift in that price range. Well… Mr. Sushi went a lil’ over his $30 limit by a few hundred dollars and got on down on his knee on Christmas. His mom helped him pick the ring out, although he had a hell of a time trying to explain to his mom that he was buying an engagement ring that didn’t feature a diamond. I had told him long, long ago that diamonds weren’t really my thing. As pretty as they are, I like color.
There was a bit of confusion on that fateful day, though.
Picture this: Here I am opening a ring box to see a very pretty, blue sapphire ring. I pull it out of the box and before I could put on my finger (any finger), Mr Sushi exclaims, “It’s too big! It’s too big!” in a very disappointed voice. This was my first notion that this might be an engagement ring. So here I am asking, “What finger is it supposed to go on?!” Only then did he finally realize that he had never asked me the notorious question, and instead had just pointed to my ring finger. That, my friends, is my proposal.
My bling.
Later that day we’re chillin’ at my ’rents house with most of my family, and my aunt mentioned that she really regretted not visiting us in Hawaii when we used to live there. She felt that she might never go there now because she didn’t have a reason to visit the beautiful islands (who needs a reason?!). Without really thinking I said, “Maybe Mr. Sushi and I will just have to get married there so you have a reason to go to Hawaii!” Daddy Sushi seemed real fond of this idea; He hadn’t been back to the islands in 12 years. Later Mr. Sushi and I talked about the possibility of Hawaii vs. good ol’ Central PA. Obviously, we know what locale won. 
I leave you with photos… so you can put a face to the name.
*note: My $30 gift to Mr. Sushi was a bottle of cologne.
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19 Responses to “What Finger is it Supposed to Go On?”
You two are way too cute and I absolutely LOVE the engagement story. That was great!!!!
Aw, you and Mr. Sushi are so adorable, I love your engagement story, so sweet!!
That’s a cute story, and you two are such a cute couple!
I love your hair!!!
Ohmigosh, my ring is almost exactly like yours, except the band on mine doesn’t swirl up above and below the stones. But the blue stone (except mine is tanzanite) surrounded by three teeny diamonds in a triangle on each side - the same! And I also got engaged on Christmas.
That’s such a cute story! My fiance is a military brat too and he lived in Oahu for a while. I wish we could’ve had our wedding there!
I have a sapphire ring too! I made sure my husband knew i hated diamonds! It’s really special to me because it’s my favourite gemstone, we’re both born in september and we were supposed to get married in september but then we chose an earlier date! I love your ring!! any idea about wedding bands yet? I chose a plain white gold band because we were running out of time to find something that fit perfectly. and a lot of places made me feel bad because “that isn’t a typical e-ring so it’ll be close to impossible to find a band” losers.
Love the sapphire! But Ms. Sushi you didn’t mention if you liked it?
You look stunning in that dress…I love you and Mr. Sushi’s last picture together, can’t wait for the e-photos or wedding pics! You two make a stunning couple! And I love the proposal story, so sweet!
I LOVE that ring! Its so pretty, delicate and unique! Mr. Sushi is a cutie, girl. You’re such a cute couple
haha! i love that engagment story… too cute. also very memorable.
Beautiful, beautiful ring!
hey miss sushi! i’ve seen you on the hawaii knot board before! congrats on the engagement and getting to be a bee!!
I have the same **exact** ring as my engagement ring - and we got engage Xmas morning. I am planning to just replace it with my band - what about you ~are you going to find a ring to work with it?
I chose a sapphire because it was my fathers birthstone, and I will not wear a diamond. (which are my birthstone)
You two are so cute
Well all I can say is kudos for not caring about getting a ring It’s really beautiful, and it’s so fun to see what you guys look like!
Miss Sushi, Hershey/Hawaii
Age and Occupation: 27, Graphic Designer/Photographer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Laborer/Aspiring Hip Hop Producer
Engagement Date: December 25, 2007
Wedding Date: March 2009
Blogging Since: October 9, 2006
Venue: Byodo-In Temple, Luau Reception
About Me: I’m a notorious people-watcher who loves all things paper, food, traveling, grubbin’ on food, gossip magazines, food, sock monkeys…did I mention food?! Mr. Sushi and I are both haolepinos (half Filipino, half Caucasian) and hope to be able to somehow incorporate our cultures at our destination wedding in Hawaii. All while planning from the sweetest place in earth, Hershey!
Miss Sushi,
Kudos on the non-diamond! My engagement ring is a topaz (with tiny diamonds around it) and I LOVE IT! SO MUCH! Your ring is gorgeous, and your proposal made me smile.
Congrats!