a special gift

i wanted to share the special gift i received from J this holiday season.

it's an irish claddaugh ring necklace.  usually it's given in the form of a ring, but i J bought it for me as a pendant.    it is a set of hands holding a heart with a crown on top.  the hands stand for friendship.  the heart stands for love.  the crown stands for loyalty.  on my necklace the heart is green because my birthstone is an emerald.  when he gave it to me, he said it is usually given to someone by a special someone to show they are in a relationship (those weren't his exact words.  i can't remember the exact ones :( ).  

i think this was his way of showing me that i am special to him and that he is committed to me.  well guess what?  i feel pretty damn special right now! :)

it's been about 3 months that we've been talking and seeing each other. things are going well.  we are still going slow and taking one day at a time.  i do feel like i finally met someone who gets me and that i can be myself with.  we have a lot in common, and i am so happy.

merry christmas everyone! :)