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In preparation for writing today, I went back to see what I wrote on Valentine’s Day last year. There were probably only four of you who read it (or my blog in general) back then and understood my thoughts on the “big” day. I do remember being a little grouchy about the whole thing.
I
prefer random displays of affection.
Spontaneous
anythings on an otherwise nothing
day.
Grand
gestures? Not necessary.
Plus,
I don’t like being told what to do (like celebrating something just because someone
say so) but last year my feelings for, arguably, the sweetest day of the year
were quickly changed the moment my doorbell chimed in the middle of a purely
average day. That memory has been tucked away, with pleasure, since then.
So I
woke up this morning, very early I’ll add, to find myself excited for today. It
was unexpected because, as I said, this day doesn’t hold any more weight than
any other day of the year for me.
I
have a confession to make though. I’m also feeling guilty about being excited.
I’ve
been asked on a date, a rendezvous for dinner at an Italian restaurant in the
city, when we usually stay home and I cook. It’s always exciting to be in the
city. It's equally exciting to be on a date.
I bet
there will be a heartfelt (more likely inappropriate) card for me with
handwritten sentiments inside. I love that.
And
I think there will be a gift…
But
we don’t “do” gifts for Valentine’s Day.
How
do I know this?
I
was looking everywhere for the PINK tickets I bought last fall (which I paid
$250 each and are not going for $800 a piece) since the concert is quickly
approaching. And I looked everywhere. I tore my desk apart. I tore his desk
apart. Oops!!!
(I
lose things. A lot. This is not a surprise to anyone who knows me or reads my
blog. I don’t like it. It stresses me out but it’s me. Part of living with me
is knowing and understanding that I spend time almost everyday looking for
something (usually important) and it’s gotten worse since I hit my head last
summer)
That
was yesterday afternoon and I’ve purposely stayed away from the family room,
which houses his desk. I’m ignoring it as best as I can because I don’t want to
look again to see if it’s gone.
What
if it’s like in the movie “Love Actually” where Emma Thompson’s character finds
a necklace in her husband’s coat pocket and gets a CD instead for Christmas?
What
if that happens to me?
What
if he took it to work for someone else (the silver box from a store he doesn’t usually frequent but has lots of things I love) and at dinner he only pulls out a card?
That’s
why I’m feeling guilty. I busted his surprise. It was a mistake. No, REALLY!!!
Obviously,
I know it’s for me (it’s gorgeous). It is a wonderful, unexpected gesture that means something to him. He will want me to be surprised and just as excited. He knows I don't/won't expect anything.
I want his eyes and his heart filled with anticipation and excitement as he presents me with the box. I don’t want to burst that bubble or see his disappointment that I found it ahead of time.
I’ll
be doing the right thing by not saying anything, right?
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Have
a fantastic day. However you choose to spend it.
18 comments:
You CAN'T say anything. I just hope you can pull it off. This is a very sweet post written by a non-believer! Ha, I don't believe it for a second!
Say nothing. Fake it. More importantly, did you find the tickets?
OOOOOHHHHHH sounds very exciting!!!! Plus, sure hope you found those tickets. Pink Rocks!!!
It's like the elephant in the room. Only it's a silver box (and I know what's in it), and it's like 50 feet away from me if it's even still in his desk. I have NOT looked and won't. I'm a quasi-believer if that's even a thing.
I guess you know me. I am a diehard romantic. Gifts are just not necessary. But I love to give them so I must accept graciously, of course. Then wear it every day!!!
That's the plan. Damn it!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I contacted the ticket broker and they said they were delivered via UPS on October 4th (day after our birthdays ;-)) but I have no recollection. I would have signed for sure. But then again, my memory sucks these last 6 months so who knows. I'm sticking with they were never delivered!
It IS!!!!!!! The peek I got was stellar. See above. Tickets still a mystery :-(
I saw her last show. It was, hands down, the best concert I have ever seen. She's incredible and fantastically entertaining.
This is soo exciting! You can act surprised, I know it!
Oh, Bo!!! I'm quite the actress when I choose to be ;-) Just kidding. I think I can, at least enough that he'll feel good about it. I'm excited! It is very much out of the ordinary.
oooo post a picture of your present when you get it!
Now I'm dying to know what restaurant you're going to. And please post a pic of the present!
For sure you have to keep quiet. How sweet of him :) And I agree with Bee, post a picture!
I hope you had a fantastic evening!
Yeah, I like that idea too! Hope it went well.
I feel weird posting a picture but I will tell you that it is a bracelet I mentioned liking a while ago. It's one of those silver/gold 4-line criss-crossy Yurmans. Love it!
We went to Piccolo Sogno Due, right over the river on Clark. It was incredible yummy. I am still full this morning! I can't post a picture. Feels too personal but see above description. It's lovely.
I didn't say a word. I jumped up and gave him a big kiss and squealed in delight. It was so much fun!
I understand. I'm going to put Piccolo Sogno Due on my list of restaurants to try!
What a wise & romantic post! And in terms of your writing, I appreciate what you choose to include. A less deft writer would have bogged this down with showy adjectives, or tried to dazzle your readers with "style." Instead, you keep it real and accessible. Smart lady.
Gal,
Your comments regarding my writing are always so positive. They mean a lot to me, I want you to know. I try. Flowery language is not me even though I try to tap into more descriptive language. Thank you so very much.
Gina
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