Engagement Ring Scare!!!

First, I just want to put it out there that I have never been a jewelry girl. Never wore a ring before engagement. Don’t do bracelets/necklaces. Even wearing earrings is rare for me. That being said.... I get low key anxiety when I think about being responsible for such a valuable item.

Anyways, two days ago I was getting ready for a date with FH and realized I should probably shave my legs haha. So I quickly hop in the shower and I leave my ring on. Side note: I am a flight attendant so when I leave on 3 day trips and I’m sleeping/showering in hotels in random cities... I NEVER take my ring off. Again, the thought of forgetting it in the hotel gives me anxiety. Point being... it’s not uncommon for me to shower with my ring on. Well I get in and I’m about to lather some shave cream on my legs and see my ring. My thought process is, “Well I’m home so even if I forget this ring in this shower... it’s still my home.” So I take it off and set it on a ledge. Biggest mistake ever. I think it should also be mentioned that I was on a speakerphone call with my sister who moved across the country. With the time difference, I decided to catch up with her while I was getting ready including when I was in the shower. I think I should also mention that I was showering in a walk-in shower with the big drain in the middle. I should also mention that the cover to that drain came off and we haven’t yet replaced it. So we’re talking about a huge drain with a pretty big hole. I’m sure you can guess what happened when I bumped into my ring that was sitting on the ledge.

LUCKILY, my sister was on the phone and heard me freaking out and immediately told me to turn off the water, which if I hadn’t been on the phone I would’ve forgotten to do. I obviously get out start freaking out and crying. While I’m calling out for FH to come save the day (like he does for everything) I’m googling how to get the ring back. And the end of the article it says “if this doesn’t work file an insurance claim as it’s gone.”

Anyways long story long ... as per the googles search advice, we used a wet vac to suck up what was in the drain and got my baby back! My FH looked down the drain and saw it beforehand and could see it was stuck on a glob of washed down hair. It was disgusting to be pulled out of that vacuum canister, but I was so relieved I didn’t care. I soaked that bad boy in vodka, and we were luckily able to still make our date plans work.

Three things were set in stone that day
1. I just don’t care what products I get on my ring. It’s just staying on.
2. FH is finally going to replace that drain cover I’ve been asking about for months lol.
3. Sisters never stop saving your life even from thousands of miles away.


Has anybody else had any traumatic things happen to them with their engagement ring or am I alone ?!