We’ve all been there: you’re mindlessly scrolling on Instagram and your finger slips, accidentally clicking on a sponsored post of a dog dressed up as a newscaster, and all of a sudden your entire feed is filled with talking dogs. Or kids who swear. Or the clogs that will haunt you until you buy them. Or whatever plagues your feed.
For me, it was a ring. A gold ring that looked like an octopus. Except I didn’t click on it by accident, I clicked on it purposefully.
I’m not a big jewelry wearer. I have a ‘kk’ necklace that I’ll wear. And my wedding rings. But that’s about it. No earrings. Nothing extra.
But there was something about this ring. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. And then – because I clicked (or thought about it?) – it was everywhere in my socialsphere.
I showed it to Mr. KK one day casually. Like, ‘you know me, I’m not a jewelry girl, but this ring is pretty cool’. And then life went on, as it does.
In August, Mr. KK and I celebrated our 20-year wedding anniversary. I’m using the term “celebrated” loosely, because while the three of us had a nice dinner out on the actual day, we didn’t really do it up big. In the past, we likely would have gone away somewhere. But, because 2025 was such a bitch, our anniversary came and went quietly.
A few days after our anniversary, Mr. KK handed me a box. And inside was the octopus ring! (Mr. KK is always paying attention and listening! Even after 20 years!)
I love the ring! And not only is it a cool design, what it represents is so meaningful to me. My friend ChatGPT had this to say:
The significance of the octopus lies in its remarkable intelligence, adaptability, and regenerative abilities, which symbolize a range of concepts including versatility, creativity, resilience, and transformation….in contemporary culture, they represent problem-solving and innovation.
But that’s not all!
Octopus Symbolic Meaning
Intelligence and Creativity:
As one of the most intelligent invertebrates, the octopus represents problem-solving, creative thinking, and innovation.
Adaptability and Versatility:
Its ability to change its color, shape, and texture, along with its fluid movement, makes it a symbol of adaptability and the capacity to navigate complex situations.
Resilience and Regeneration:
The octopus’s power to regrow lost limbs symbolizes renewal, healing, growth, and the ability to overcome adversity.
Multitasking:
The eight limbs of the octopus are often seen as a representation of the human ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
This is me! Maybe I loved this ring subconsciously because of what it represents.
I am the Octopus!
Life of kk 