In the beginning.....

I have always been fascinated with anything shiny.  Ever since childhood, I have taken note of people's appearances too.  I could not tell you what the teacher said, but I described her shoes right down to the condition of the soles.  One Sunday in church, this well-to-do woman sat to my left.  She captured my attention the entire hour.  Everything from the sweet smell of her perfume to perfect hair.....I was mesmerized.  Then I saw it, the most beautiful thing to grace my presence, her ring.  The rainbow of colors kicking off the surface, danced across my eyes while a small gasp escaped my lips.  I sat there dreaming of the weight of it, the smoothness of the top and how others would envy me for having it.  I could not wait to own my first diamond and although I have ventured into many industries.....my heart always lingers close to my first love....BLING.