Heirlooms

I got an early birthday present today. My birthday's not for another two and a half weeks, but Aunt Linda gave me my present today anyway.

She gave me my grandmother Margret's amethyst ring. Now I'm normally not too fond of jewellery or rings in particular (if I wear Jewellery, it'll be a necklace or maybe earings), but this is the exception to the rule.

I love amehysts and this ring is lovely, even if it is larger than my normal tastes. The size suits it and I love it mainly for sentimental reasons. This was my grandmother's favourite ring and that makes it special. Amethysts were also Daddy's birthstone, so that makes it special too. I don't know how often I'll wear it, but I'll certainly treasure it.

It's a pretty cool birthday present. I wonder what else I'll get. I'm not even sure what I want. Maybe "Miracle" on DVD or "A League of Their Own". What I really want, I can never have, of course. I just want my old life back.