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Countdown To Love

22 Saturday Feb 2014

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boyfriend, cards, celebration, coffee mug, countdown, dinner, dinner date, flower, gifts, heart, hearts, holiday, ice cream, love, love note, Photo, photography, romance, rose, sweet, The Notebook, treat, Valentine, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day passed a week ago, but I made sure I stretched my celebration, still receiving Valentines in the mail when I returned home a couple days ago. Valentine’s Day even occurred on a weekend this year. That meant I had a whole week leading into it and a whole weekend to celebrate, spent with my honey.

I captured a few of the Valentine themed highlights during the last couple weeks:

I made myself a sweet treat sprinkled with hearts.

I made myself a sweet treat sprinkled with hearts.

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I eagerly awaited the weekend when my boyfriend would visit me.

I started a countdown on my Facebook page and asked a Valentine themed poll question every day.

I started a countdown on my Facebook page and asked a Valentine themed poll question every day.

I sent some Little Mermaid and Frozen Valentines to my friends.

I sent some Little Mermaid and Frozen Valentines to my friends.

 

Signs of Valentine's Day were everywhere!

Signs of Valentine’s Day were everywhere!

The countdown was reaching its end as I showed off my red nails and lips.

The countdown was reaching its end as I showed off my red nails and lips.

I made semi matching coffee mugs for me and my boyfriend.

I made semi matching coffee mugs for me and my boyfriend.

Happy to have my honey in town, I got ready for our dinner & a movie date the night after Valentine's. I Notebooked him!

Happy to have my honey in town, I got ready for our dinner & a movie date the night after Valentine’s. I Notebooked him!

Finally, I kinda figured out how to do the face he likes to make in pictures.

Finally, I kinda figured out how to do the face he likes to make in pictures.

The following Monday marked our nine months together.

The following Monday marked our nine months together.

My new job in my new city started this week, and I returned home for my last couple days at my old job to find more  Valentines in the mail!

My new job in my new city started this week, and I returned home for my last couple days at my old job to find more Valentines in the mail!

I spread out my Valentine’s Day celebration, and I sure enjoyed it. My favorite holiday served as the perfect season to remind my friends that I love them. It also reminded me of all the small tokens and signs of love constantly around us. Simple kiddy Valentines made people smile, love notes warmed the soul, and even the snow melted leaving heart shapes. Love abounded!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Hearts

08 Saturday Feb 2014

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be mine, boyfriend, hearts, ice cream, ice cream sundae, love, Photo, photography, sweethearts, Valentine, Valentine's Day

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I love ice cream and Valentine’s Day!

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German-icure Valentine

31 Friday Jan 2014

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beauty, boyfriend, hearts, initials, LA Colors, mani, manicure, nail art, nail design, nail polish, NailRitz, nails, OPI, Valentine's Day

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Valentine’s Day is two weeks from today! My nails this week have a more subtle Valentine flair with the OPI brown German-icure BY OPI base and NailRitz green stripes. The pink heart and M (my boyfriend’s first initial) are done with an LA Colors polish.
Do you have your Valentine’s Day plans made yet?

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Quiet Night

16 Thursday Jan 2014

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boyfriend, future, light, long distance, love, love poem, move, poem, poetry, romance, sight

I’ve got the promise of a city new

Made my move in bolder light

All that’s left is you

To keep us in one sight

 

I know you as one of few

so tell me this is right

when I don’t hear you

again for another night

 

I don’t know what to do

Not all times are bright

It’s all because of you

It feels I’m losing a fight

 

My heart runs askew

When I’m in your mind, out of sight

All it wants is you

To shine forth all your might

 

Because together, always new

We dance in the light

Where the guide is you

Always in my sight

JT Brings Sexy To Our 20/20 Experience

25 Monday Nov 2013

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anniversary, boyfriend, concert, dance, date night, JT2020Tour, Justin Timberlake, live music, love, mirrors, music, photography, sexy, songs, St. Louis, The 20/20 Experience

This past week, my boyfriend and I finally attended our Justin Timberlake concert, and we had a fantastic time! JT brought sexy back for an A+ 20/20 Experience.

The moon was out, and it was two days after our six month anniversary. We had a lovely setting in St. Louis.

The moon was out, and it was two days after our six month anniversary. We had a lovely setting in St. Louis.

We eagerly anticipated the show once we got our tickets and eagerly awaited JT's stage entrance once we found our seats.

We eagerly anticipated the show once we got our tickets and eagerly awaited JT’s stage entrance once we found our seats.

Justin serenaded us,  leading us to swing in time to his songs.

Justin serenaded us, leading us to swing in time to his songs.

He even played guitar. The electric guitar behind some of his peppy songs gave them a fun rock flair. Just consider an energetic, metal version of "Sexy Back."

He even played guitar. The electric guitar behind some of his peppy songs gave them a fun rock flair. Just consider an energetic, metal version of “Sexy Back.”

JT certainly showcased his dance moves as he belted out our favorite hits.

JT certainly showcased his dance moves as he belted out our favorite hits.

Justin finished the night with our song "Mirrors," a perfectly romantic ending to a perfect night with my honey.

Justin finished the night with our song “Mirrors,” a perfectly romantic ending to a perfect night with my honey.

I love this guy and had a perfect night sharing his first concert and dancing in his arms.

I love this guy and had a perfect night sharing his first concert and dancing in his arms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here to There

14 Monday Oct 2013

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boyfriend, family, future, holidays, long distance, love, love poem, poem, poetry, rhyme, romance

My boyfriend may not be
Near
But his shirt is
Here

I shrug over shoulders
Covered
A part of him still
Hovered

I may curl up
Alone
But don’t hear wrong
Tone

For when I plan
Away
He goes too
Say

Join my family
Me
Too for holiday soon
See

New faces for me not
Him
A step into us and them
Prim

The proper way to say
Ring
A note with all the chorus
Sing

We too harmonize above
Discord
We find in our armor
Sword

But no battle
Sets
For firm ground
Wets

Seeds to grow
Toward
Blossomed fruit
Adored

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After Marky Mark Came The Work Mouse

02 Wednesday Oct 2013

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2 Guns, black cat, boyfriend, date night, karma, Mark Wahlberg, Marky Mark, mouse, movies, October, Pain And Gain, spirit week, superstition, The Funky Bunch, work

I don’t really believe in superstitions, but I have had a strange October day. My mind at work slowly drifted as a record number of older gentlemen acted extra sweetly toward me, a mouse lurched from my locker when I opened it to retrieve my purse on my way home, and a black cat sat at the street corner by my apartment. Luckily, the cat did not cross my path. Neither did any other bad omens.

On the contrary to bad omens, I found out a new fun fact today: Mark Wahlberg used to rap under the name Marky Mark. I discovered this fact during my Skype date with one of my best friends from high school as we chatted about life. This fact came up when I mentioned all the Mark Wahlberg movies my boyfriend and I watched this past weekend (2 Guns, Pain and Gain, Date Night) and I joked that my honey had a man crush on Mark since he picks movies because Mark’s in them. I can add the “Good Vibrations” music video to the list! I’m dying to share it with my boyfriend.

Now I’m more curious about other Mark Wahlberg films. I hadn’t realized I might be interested in more Wahlberg movies, some of his dramas perhaps. I like sharing entertainment details with people I love, whether they be mutual interest or the basis for an inside joke or relation. For example, now I think of my boyfriend when I see Wahlberg movies. I’m not as into action movies, but we share time together during those movies. I even got him to try a more comedic movie during my Sunday Ritual when we watched Date Night. We got to sit close, laughing together as we soaked up each other’s company. It seems like Mark Wahlberg is vying to reach Justin Timberlake’s status as our shared person of interest. We continue to bond over JT; we discussed him and his music as we initially became friends and boyfriend/girlfriend, his “Mirrors” is our song, we have tickets to see him in concert soon, we still talk about JT and suits and ties. It’s fun to think of a special someone when you see a certain celebrity, hear a particular song, see a movie because of any connection to that person.

As I’ve mentioned previously, it’s all about the details. Now I have even more details surrounding me to remind me of the specifics of a person I love. I also have the small details of my October to make me reconsider my disbelief in superstitions. You could say it was karma for me to have a mouse jump out of my locker since I didn’t exactly participate in the spirit week crazy hair day today. I substituted crazy hair for a dress I guess. Maybe that’s why all the older gentlemen gave me extra attention, commenting on my dress and my smile. Yet the cat didn’t cross my path. I came home to sip on lemonade and chat with my old friend on Skype, during which I gleaned a new detail about my honey’s man crush.

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I captured some of my initial excitement of the “Good Vibrations” discovery.

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Love Suits Him

02 Monday Sep 2013

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boyfriend, date night, long distance, love, poem, poetry, relationship

I want to put my dress on

And step into my heels

Let that leather shine

Tie my hair over my shoulder

 

My man’s got his suit on

A jacket wraps his chest

A seal over his heart for me

He reveals as he’s bolder

 

He sits on the black couch

And offers his lap as cushion

I join the motion for two

Getting closer before I get colder

 

For the days count on

One bye one, over distance or none

We close our eyes to be one

A breath in reunites my soldier

 

nights are darker without him

but I wish upon the stars

the love lights over distance

a shared sight as love too grows older

 

for me he always comes

to take us out as suits

the way we love one another

my heart holds that of its beholder

 

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Flowers and Rocks

20 Tuesday Aug 2013

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bouquet, boyfriend, date, date night, daughter, dinner, father, flowers, food, love, meals, Photo, relationship, rocks, travel

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I recently went on a trip to see my dad, which was sandwiched with visits with my boyfriend. As I contemplated my good time with my good fellas, I noticed a couple similar details. Each one had placed out a small natural object to make my surroundings more beautiful for me, a special touch simply because I was there. They had thought of me ahead of time and how they could make my stay special. Then they gathered around the table with me to share fine dining and discussion. All those extra details made for an aesthetically and soulfully filling trip.

Both my gentlemen also took extra care to provide wonderful meals and companies for the duration of my stay. I had always enjoyed dining with friends as sharing meals gives relationships a chance to grow as the people gather around the table to eat, catch up, discuss life. My trip started with a lovely date night in my boyfriend’s city that provided just those details. Beginning with dinner, he took me to one of the Arabic restaurants we frequent when we’re together, where he ordered enough food to fill us for the rest of the night (during which we briefly visited Starbucks and attended the movies to see The Hangover III). On my way back at the end of the vacation, he picked me up at the airport and made sure I got dinner before I headed home even though he wasn’t hungry yet. We reunited to share another meal and some face time before parting ways again.

In between those delicious Arabic dinners, my dad mostly grilled our main entres for dinner. He and my stepmom took me grocery shopping with them and consulted with me to make sure we planned exquisite meals for the weekend: lamb pops, lobster, steak, salmon. Of course, they also took me to my favorite Mexican restaurant and a fancy Italian restaurant. We even decided to make two of those meals early birthday dinners for my dad since his birthday was two days after I left.

The first nonfood detail was easily spotted. I noticed the flower my dad placed on my bedside table immediately; he put a fresh flower or flowers in a neat looking rock vase ever since the first time I visited him in Houston. That first display included a yellow, Pooh Bear bouquet (daisies I think). This time I had a single lily to gaze upon. It captured my eye every time I entered the room, in part because of its beauty and in part because it reminded me of how my dad thought to include that touch in my room.

The object my boyfriend set out, on the other hand, wasn’t quite as noticeably done for me. I had to ask about the rocks in his bathroom sink to realize he made that display for me. I had noticed them in the sink before but thought it might have been a cultural norm to which I had no knowledge. After seeing rocks in the bathroom sink at the Italian restaurant where we celebrated my dad’s birthday and having a discussion about it, I decided to inquire since none of us could come up with a reason for them. The answer I got about my boyfriend’s rocks was that he put them out when he knew I was coming; he wanted me to see something other than an empty sink. I still didn’t quite get the idea, but it made me appreciate them even more as it was yet another thoughtful gesture extended to me.. I even saw a heart shaped rock as we looked at his sink together while we talked about them. I thanked him for making it pretty for me.

In ways for aesthetics and nourishment, I had my fill of special touches during the weekend. The flower, rocks, and food all served as the physical details of fulfilled relationships. These guys thought of me and how they could make me feel a little more special, and they joined me at the table to share good food and discussion while we spent time together.

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Two More

21 Friday Jun 2013

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boyfriend, first kiss, journey, love, mirrors, poetry, reflection, relationship

You must know how I feel

Your eyes say you feel it too

I’ve wiped the tear from your cheek

It’s the least I can do

Til my fantasy’s come true

 

Just take one step

I’ll take two more

Come closer to me

You know what we’re for

 

My life I make for you

Venture with me my dream

Look at my face in your mirror

And see more than you seem

That my reflection in yours makes us a team

 

Just take one step

I’ll take two more

Come closer to me

You know what we’re for

 

I’ve caught the words on your lips

Not an article I would miss

I’ve spoken to make you mine

As we sealed our world with a kiss

So that as one we will be this

 

Just take one step

I’ll take two more

Come closer to me

You know what we’re for

 

You found the key to hold

It’s you who opens our door

You took one step as I fell into your eyes

You take one and I’ll take two more

Then I’ll take two more forever more

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*The photo credit here belongs to the man in the picture who inspired this piece.

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