ConcealableMomentsUS

Like most things this box was created completely out of necessity. When I decided to propose to the woman I wanted to be my wife, I knew that she deserved a memorable and personal moment. I chose the top of Stone Mountain in Georgia, the location of our first date, overlooking the spot where we first met. This of course caused a huge issue with the presentation of the ring. There was simply no way I could possibly hide the huge box that came with the ring, and I really didn't want to just have a loose ring in my pocket, because, not only could it get damaged or easily lost, but I wanted to open something special to present her with the symbol of my love for her. I just did not want to use a meaningless store box to do it.

So, I set out searching for a personal something to use to propose. I searched for hours, but all I could really find were poorly designed boxes roughly the size of a cell phone or pack of playing cards. Needless to say having an actual cellphone, wallet, and keys in my pockets already did not make these good options. As an engineer and designer, I figured I could design and make my own, so I did... eventually...

My first box was OK. It took tons of planning, researching, multiple attempts, revisions, and failures, but I finally got a workable box that was sleek and concealable that I could propose with. It definitely didn't look as nice as they do today, but it was exactly what I needed at the time.

So I had the ring, the box, and the plan. When the day finally arrived, I put that small box in my pocket and tried not to have a nervous breakdown on the hour or so drive to Stone Mountain. At one point during the trip, she actually slapped my thigh right at the pocket with the ring while talking about something, and my heart nearly stopped as and I thought for sure she would ask what was in my pocket, but the box was so sleek and small, she didn't missed a beat never realizing it was there.

The rest is kind of history. We arrived, climbed the mountain, and most importantly, we got engaged! We are now married and living happily in the suburbs of Atlanta. Even though she still cherishes that original box that started it all, I nearly have to beat her off with a stick to keep her from stealing the new ones... even though I think she has like 6 at this point.