woodshop

I'm a woodturner. One thing really bugs me about achieving this status is how I must follow all the rules of the wood shop. I know rules are protection. But one rule has been irritating me as bad as if I combed my hair with a part on the wrong side.

The Rule: No jewelery.

I don't have a problem following the rule. I just hate how it feels when I do it. I hate taking my wedding ring off and putting it in my pocket. Hate it. That's a symbol of my eternal marriage to Lisa! I don't want to stuff it in some dark pocket to lie with lint as if it doesn't matter to me. I love my wedding ring. I love Lisa! I want to always be able to see it. I love every reminder of August 15, 2008 and of Lisa. I do not want to go around and hide these reminders. Even if my finger gets cut off, that will be a reminder too!
P.S. I'm not a real woodturner - a padawan perhaps but not a real one.
P.P.S. My ring is different and much cooler than the picture.