2011
All you need is Love
Love
Nick and I don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s day with fancy gifts or eating at fancy restaurants. Sometimes we do go to a fancy place but not that often. It usually depends on how we’re feeling that day.
I know that a lot of people despise Valentine’s day especially if they’re single. They rant about how couples are too mushy and annoyingly flaunting their love to single people. Like saying, “Eat that! I’m married and you’re not.” No it’s not like that.
What they don’t understand is that it’s a great excuse for married couples to have a reason to go out on a date. Especially if you have kids. I know we should go on dates despite whatever day it is. But it’s still a good excuse just to be out with your spouse.
It helps build and strengthen the marriage. I’m not saying that couples should just go out and leave the kids at home. Families can celebrate Valentine’s together as well. It helps the kids show their love for their siblings.
I remember when I was single, I truly enjoyed Valentine’s day. I enjoyed seeing other couples because it gave me hope of how wonderful it would be when I can finally spend it with the man that I will love forever and ever.
Samurai Noodle
When Nick was asking me what I wanted to do on Valentine’s day I told him that I don’t really care what we did, as long as I had Filipino food that night.
Well that didn’t exactly happen. On our way to the Filipino restaurant I changed my mind and said, “I want ramen!!!” Nick quickly made a U-turn and we were on our way to my favorite place in Seattle. Samurai Noodle.
Soy & Pork Broth Ramen
Ramen is comfort food for me. And Samurai Noodle is the only place I go to in Seattle for that. Nick being the loving husband that he is, took me to Samurai Noodle because I was craving for it so bad. I was the happiest girl in the world! I mean come on, look at how delicious looking that ramen is. How can one resist that?
Soooo Happy!
He loves the soup!
Slurp!!!
I thank my husband for a great Valentine’s date. Simple yet my heart was filled with love.
*that was a very mushy post
2011
Waiting
Waiting
Maybe you were in a hurry. You were changing your socks and forgot you wore shoes. Maybe you thought a homeless person would find it and use it because they’ve been using their tattered hole-filled shoes for years.
The shoes are waiting nonetheless. Waiting to be owned by someone. Waiting for the weight of every step. A step that will take them on the adventures of life, of work of family. Maybe it will set foot in hot sandy Africa. Maybe it will be stuck in an office for 12 hours a day, only experiencing the feel of a sad carpet that will not see sunshine at all. Maybe it will not know another person and will find itself in a landfill to rot away. Maybe it will sit on the foot of a bed while its person loves on his wife.
Maybe. Maybes are possibilities. Possibilities of a new step in a new direction.
These black shoes are waiting nonetheless.
He Didn’t Forget
For me???
Nick was right on time with the roses. Actually, he was early. He says it’s to make sure that I have the best roses and not the leftovers that you usually get during Valentines day.
He came home Friday night with a dozen roses and a card for me. Soooo sweet! It’s Sunday night now and the roses are still as gorgeous as the photo. I’m excited to open the card tomorrow.
Good job on planning love. Thank you!
2011
Good News
I guess I have to make sure my phone doesn’t run out of batteries in case I get a phone call.
Good News
Photo taken when Nick took me out for my birthday. I recommend going to Buddha Ruksa in West Seattle if you’re craving for good Thai food.
2011
Paper Weight
Paper Weight
Sometimes, you just need to take a break from work.
*Photo taken by my co-worker using my camera
2011
Free lunch, well sort of
I found a deal online for a cafe near our office last Monday and thought, “Dude, I’ve always wanted to try that place!”
As I was paying for the deal, I found out that I had credits for referring a friend to that deal website. So lo and behold, instead of paying for a $10 lunch that’s worth $25, I paid nada.
Oh yeah!
I told my co-worker, “You and I are going to have lunch tomorrow.”
And so we went.
We went to 5 Point Cafe. It was sunny and beautiful outside last Tuesday and it was worth the walk of a couple of blocks to get to the cafe.
I was brought back to my childhood when I ordered the hamburger steak. I used to order it all the time at this place called “Pancake House” in Manila. Yeah, that Pancake House serves the best hamburger steaks. So when I saw the hamburger steak on the menu, I had to order it for nostalgia’s sake.
It’s the kind of place that I would go back to on a Saturday or Sunday brunch with the husband or friends. The place, with servers covered in tattoos, gave me a really cozy feeling. I felt like I was at a friend’s house with their grandmother cooking in the back and the cousin was serving our food.
Good times.
Oh I mentioned “sort of” a free lunch since the bill went up to $28 including tax plus tip. So out of my pocket I only paid $6 for a really good lunch with coffee. It was worth it. I mean $6 is worth a teriyaki chicken with rice. haha!
2011
Dinner w/ Alisha
My good friend Alisha is about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of her life. She will be going to Nepal to teach English to a Finnish couples’ kids. (Alisha, correct me if I’m wrong with their nationality. haha!)
I was lucky enough to schedule a dinner with her before she left this month. She’s my food buddy who loves to explore restaurants we’ve never tried before.
I think we became good friends because of our love for all kids of food. I realize that’s how I usually make friends. Once I started talking about food, and you’re into it, we’re going to be good friends.
Anyway, this post is dedicated to a wonderful woman whom I will miss. See you in a year Alisha!
*The photos above were taken at Green Leaf restaurant in the International District. The best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to in Seattle
2011
Last Year in my Twenties
Today’s the day I celebrate my last year in my twenties. I am looking forward to the great things God has planned for me this year.
In the words of Telepopmusik, “Another day… just believe… another day.. just breathe.”
Enjoy life kids! Dance like you’ve never danced before. Live like this is the first time you’ve breathed life.
