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The Day After
Hee. It's six years today. We're going to Goofy's Kitchen tonight to celebrate. Expect pictures tomorrow....
We had trick or treaters last night, of all sizes. And frankly, I liked seeing the older ones - because, well, I had stuff for them.
Last weekend, I went out to Diamond Bar for a school function of my niece's - and went into Starbucks, because I'm enjoying the heck out of their "Song of the Day" promotion. You go in, you get a code to download a song into iTunes, gratis. And since all of the selections so far have rocked my socks, I'm going back. Every day. Until it's over. *smacks self*
So I went to this Starbucks inside the Vons. Asked for my song and got *all* of their cards for the first week of the promotion because, well, they borked it and didn't distribute them. Would I like them?
UH.
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catsonmars, motorbike, kiyone and skademonx. Guys. Send me a mailing address or come see me soon. Seriously.
The balance, I tried to give away in three card grabs last night with candy and books. (We also got rid of two boxes of used paperbacks and about fifty coloring books.)
I still had cards left over. I brought them and the half of a bag of candy in (five HUGE bags we bought) to work this morning and found homes for the rest. Free music and it's good. I mean, when was the last time you stepped into a Starbucks and HATED the music playing? You might not squee, per ce - but. Yeah. Get introduced to some new names. Can't hurt.
I'll admit though, I've been jonesing for Hawaii this week. My plumeria (that I brought back from that one trip with Mom andsilverkun) is taking over the one planter it was put in when we moved here and is just blooming up a total fragrance storm. It smells like Hawaii right now. Both white and yellow blossoms. Totally awesome and as fleeting as cherry blossoms. The guavas in the back yard are ripening and adding that stench scent to the mix as well.
And I got married there, six years ago today. I'd like to do it again, to be honest. That was fun!
I was able to transfer the wedding video from VHS to DVD, so I might be able to upload it somewhere soon if anyone wants to see it. (Yeah. You TOO can come to my wedding! Here, have a seat. Popcorn?) Best idea I ever had.
See, I've know very little but the worst kind of drama when it came to weddings - so when I decided that I wanted to BE married, but not spend an ocean of tears and exposure GETTING married, we put a plan together to do it while on vacation and piss everyone off equally. (There IS a post in this somewhere, but the word count continues to frighten, so bear with me.)
And it's not just the place. I've got friends there I haven't seen in over five years now -
I want me some more Hawaiian music and some hours listening to the radio there. This time of year is the Kona Coffee Festival as well - and that was more fun just being in town.
And take my fella with me. He travels well. He wears well. Never knock low-maintenance; he's an absolute gift at times. I've had the difficult marriage, the beloved-but-mercurial spouse. This time? It's like taking off the uncomfortable, but pretty shoes and putting on the bunny slippers. Eating the ice cream right out of the container instead of putting it neatly scooped into a bowl first. Finding that favorite (but missing) book where you least expected to find it again.
It's like he's always been here - and when I think of the circumstances that allowed me to find him? There was so much against it happening at all. I found him writing fan fiction. I mean. REALLY. That stuff ain't supposed to happen....
I'm as certain as I can be that my beloved, but difficult late spouse had everything to do with it. He knew me better than most people ever would - and I think this is his apology to me. He knew me - even if I deny it at times, he knew what I needed.
The fact Jim has done so incredibly well since then doesn't hurt, either.
Happy anniversary, dearling. It's been a total joy and entirely effortless. May it always remain so.
We had trick or treaters last night, of all sizes. And frankly, I liked seeing the older ones - because, well, I had stuff for them.
Last weekend, I went out to Diamond Bar for a school function of my niece's - and went into Starbucks, because I'm enjoying the heck out of their "Song of the Day" promotion. You go in, you get a code to download a song into iTunes, gratis. And since all of the selections so far have rocked my socks, I'm going back. Every day. Until it's over. *smacks self*
So I went to this Starbucks inside the Vons. Asked for my song and got *all* of their cards for the first week of the promotion because, well, they borked it and didn't distribute them. Would I like them?
UH.
I have sets for
catsonmars, motorbike, kiyone and skademonx. Guys. Send me a mailing address or come see me soon. Seriously.The balance, I tried to give away in three card grabs last night with candy and books. (We also got rid of two boxes of used paperbacks and about fifty coloring books.)
I still had cards left over. I brought them and the half of a bag of candy in (five HUGE bags we bought) to work this morning and found homes for the rest. Free music and it's good. I mean, when was the last time you stepped into a Starbucks and HATED the music playing? You might not squee, per ce - but. Yeah. Get introduced to some new names. Can't hurt.
I'll admit though, I've been jonesing for Hawaii this week. My plumeria (that I brought back from that one trip with Mom and
silverkun) is taking over the one planter it was put in when we moved here and is just blooming up a total fragrance storm. It smells like Hawaii right now. Both white and yellow blossoms. Totally awesome and as fleeting as cherry blossoms. The guavas in the back yard are ripening and adding that And I got married there, six years ago today. I'd like to do it again, to be honest. That was fun!
I was able to transfer the wedding video from VHS to DVD, so I might be able to upload it somewhere soon if anyone wants to see it. (Yeah. You TOO can come to my wedding! Here, have a seat. Popcorn?) Best idea I ever had.
See, I've know very little but the worst kind of drama when it came to weddings - so when I decided that I wanted to BE married, but not spend an ocean of tears and exposure GETTING married, we put a plan together to do it while on vacation and piss everyone off equally. (There IS a post in this somewhere, but the word count continues to frighten, so bear with me.)
And it's not just the place. I've got friends there I haven't seen in over five years now -
I want me some more Hawaiian music and some hours listening to the radio there. This time of year is the Kona Coffee Festival as well - and that was more fun just being in town.
And take my fella with me. He travels well. He wears well. Never knock low-maintenance; he's an absolute gift at times. I've had the difficult marriage, the beloved-but-mercurial spouse. This time? It's like taking off the uncomfortable, but pretty shoes and putting on the bunny slippers. Eating the ice cream right out of the container instead of putting it neatly scooped into a bowl first. Finding that favorite (but missing) book where you least expected to find it again.
It's like he's always been here - and when I think of the circumstances that allowed me to find him? There was so much against it happening at all. I found him writing fan fiction. I mean. REALLY. That stuff ain't supposed to happen....
I'm as certain as I can be that my beloved, but difficult late spouse had everything to do with it. He knew me better than most people ever would - and I think this is his apology to me. He knew me - even if I deny it at times, he knew what I needed.
The fact Jim has done so incredibly well since then doesn't hurt, either.
Happy anniversary, dearling. It's been a total joy and entirely effortless. May it always remain so.
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Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary, Haaappy Anniversary
Pour a cheerful toast and fill it, Happy Anniversary
But be careful you don't spill it, Happy Anniversary
Ooooo Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary, Haaappy Anniversary
Ooooo Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary, Haaappy Anniversary
Happy she and happy he, They're both as happy as can be
Celebrating merrily, their happy anniversary
Ooooo Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary, Haaappy Anniversary
Ooooo Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary, Haaappy Anniversary
We now state emphatically, it's happy anniversary
Not another day could be, a happy anniversary
Ooooo Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Happy (slow)
Happy (slow)
Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy (fast) Anniversary!!!
(Gioacchino Rossini; arr. William Hanna / Joseph Barbera)
One suggestion I've taken to doing: Post one thing you love about your spouse for each year of marriage.
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Heh
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But seriously, happy anniversary!
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And yeah--effortless is just the BEST.
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Right after I came back from maternity leave and they were over playing Dave Matthews. Really hate that band. ;)
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