Beating the Unbeatable

Well, that wasn't difficult. I didn't even have to be that creative. I just had to be attentive to what he really likes.

As we were strolling in the mall, his pointer excitedly flickers to the direction of a certain rack. Hanging there was a very handsome shirt, from whose touch of the material alone I knew came with a sparkling price tag. Well, we were in David Jones, so I should kinda expect that. Apparently, he had done some window shopping yesterday as he was whiling away the time, waiting for me to finish my shift. He knew exactly which size to try on, and when he did, my train of thoughts was arrested. I was speechless for a moment. The fit was perfect, hugging him in the right places. And seeing him both delighted and good-looking with it, is unbeatable. This is definitely heaps better than my Special Seafood Fried Rice Extraordinaire.

We did a few more mad shopping, which hasn't happened for the longest time anyway. It felt fantastic to be able to get myself a pair of jeans that I couldn't wear to work and a belt to go with it that will require a few more sit-ups. We didn't eat out, because my chef at home is a lot better, and he doesn't charge me ridiculously. :)

There was much done, but I don't think we ran out of energy just as yet. Tyrone went out to do a bit of riding while the sun was still up. I had poured mine in getting the kitchen ready for my chef's use. In my new pants sans the belt, I arranged our grocery items and cleaned up sink, floor, ref and all. Just in case he'd catch me still undone, I made sure I was wearing the cologne he gave me last night which, apart from making J Lo richer, truly gives you the glow. Hehe. :)

Dinner was sumptuous, with luxurious flavours filling our palates. Potato salad with parsley and red capsicum, chilli prawns, stir-fried kangkong in soy, and lamb and oxtail curry. To accompany was a bottle of 2001 Old Vine Grenache, which seamlessly blended with the mood of the night.

So, that was a year, and what a year it truly has been. But looking back, I realise one can never cap it off with just fine gifts or big dinners. I guess, living it every day at one's best for another's is the best way to celebrate any relationship. Nothing beats that, and I hope I'm doing just that.