14th Wedding Anniversary

As I write this article, it is yet half of the day of our 14th wedding anniversary. I rushed to write down the things that transpired to savor the moment.

Few days before our anniversary, I was already contemplating on what gift to give my hubby. I thought of coming up with a personally-made anniversary card so I can express everything I want. I won't be constrained with the space provided for by commercial cards. Of course, if there is a card, there must be an envelop for it. These I decided to make on my own.

So the day before our anniversary, I got busy doing my stuff. This is one of my favorite pass time - art works. First, I managed to write down the contents of my card. I wish to share it here, but NO, it has to be read only by the person to whom it is addressed - my husband. Then I came to the cover part. I bought several butterfly stickers and letter stickers, all too colorful to go with the occasion. I felt, as I was dong it, that I was yet on my teenage years, but mature enough to dig out my inner feelings and put it into writing. I made use of some stocked specialty paper and a photograph of us way back 14 years ago, and voila...my anniversary card is done.

Now, it has to come with an envelop of its size. I manage to cut out two bond papers, cut it to the design I  deemed fitting for my card. As I sealed my card inside the envelop, I thought of buying a little something that will go with. I headed to the nearest mall. Luckily, I think that red polo shirt was really meant for him, as it was hanged far back but yet I noticed it and really did met my taste. In thirty minutes, I was back in the office, putting my stuff inside a ready made paper bag.

Heading home, I was excited to surprise my husband when he goes home from work at 1 a.m.. But to my surprise, he was already at home, doing the dinner. It was his day off. Nevertheless, without doing anymore the planned surprises, I followed him as he entered the room and gave my gift to him. I was happy looking at him donning the red polo shirt in front of the full length mirror. I had a smile on my face as it fitted to a tee to him. At this time, it was yet 8 o'clock or four hours before our wedding anniversary. But I felt satisfied as I have done my plans.

The next day, our anniversary day, I treated it as an ordinary day. Not expecting for anything. By 11:00 a.m., I got a text message from my hubby telling me that he is up for a lunch date for us. It was sumptuous. He had it in one of the key restaurants in the city, where the best lechon kawali is served. It's his and mines favorite, with knicker bucker to finish it up to a bloat....haha. On the seat was a present for me. An office suit placed inside a red-colored bag. Beautiful... and I saw a hint of the price....hahaha...he didn't notice it....

After which, we went back to office to finish some pending office works. It was a simple celebration though, almost common, but it hit me. The effort is still there. The fire is still there. The love is still there.

At 14 years as a couple, we don't feel it that way. We don't feel that it was already 14 years ago. For me, it seemed like just yesterday when we had our son. But his already 13 years old. It's just a matter of keeping the love alive. Happy Anniversary Pang!

Marriage is indeed a matter of holding on and nurturing that old feeling which brought you to the promise of togetherness - I do, I will, Together, Forever.....