These days, it's more of a romantic couple thing - just the two of us, hubby and I, taking in the moment in quiet reflection. Is this a middle-age thing? I cannot tell. But I feel that we're closer than ever and perhaps even at peace with who we've become today.
Hubby turned another year older, just. Instead of spending the night out in some fancy restaurant, I made him dinner at home and got him his favourite treat, which is popcorn, as a present.
He loves GSC Cinema's popcorn but I decided that it wouldn't do for such a special occasion so I went a step further by introducing him to Planet Popcorn, the gourmet version. Since I bought two flavours, I wrapped them separately and gave one at midnight and another during dinner. Boy, was he thrilled.
We took our time to enjoy the meal, reminisced the year that went by, embraced the tradition of having red eggs.
Before we flew the coop, it was our mothers who prepared the traditional two hard boiled red eggs on our Birthdays. It is a symbol for wishing good fortune upon us. The practice was left behind when we started leading independent lives away from home. This year, I picked up the mantle. Tradition cannot just end with us, I thought.
Some photos of his...no, our special day..
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| Roasted Chicken for Dinner, Red Eggs and A Gift |
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| Eggs for Prosperity |
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| Fresh from the Oven, Roasted Chicken with Carrots and Sweet Potatoes |
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| With Roasted Kiwi and Snow Peas added in |
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| The Present in Caramel Sweetness! |
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