Tuesday, 28 April 2009

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  For the first time, Louis celebrated my birthday. There were 2 days of celebrations. The first one being an outdoor activity, had me ended up with bad falls, bruises and aches. It wasn’t something I would appreciate for a special occasion. At least the day was sealed with a romantic surprise.

  We wanted an outdoor activity and thank goodness the weather was well, despite the gloomy condition. So he brought me to East Coast Park, and we rented roller blades.

  

  The last time I rollerbladed was back in Primary school. Go figure out how rusty my skills were. The first fall was already a great impact. I landed directly on my butt and the bruises on my left leg developed almost immediately.

  I wanted to give up right that very instant, but hard core Louis gave me that disgusted look and pushed me to carry on. *Heartless*

  Before I could blade for another 5 minutes, I fell again. This time, my right palm was badly hurt and I landed on the same injured side of my butt. I’m having a difficult time turning on the tap or write properly.

  Nevermind, we had to continue. Our goal was to blade to the food court for dinner. I think we took an hour or so to reach. My third fall was truly unexpected. We were already so close to dinner and somehow, I think I lost balance over some silly excitement and boomed, I fell flat on the exact same injured side of my butt.

  You have no idea how sore my left side of my butt is. I can’t sit properly, I can’t even sleep well. I have to face my butt up in the air while I sleep or sit on my right side to support myself. This is insane. Even as I walk, I could feel the pain, along with my injured left leg.

  The blade back to the rental was perfectly fine. I’m so proud that I didn’t fall and we made it back safe and sound. Maybe coz Louis was pushing me from the back like a trolley!

  This was where the surprise came in.

  Louis suggested sitting by the coast before heading home. He left me alone for awhile, coz he wanted to get some water at 7-11 and the camera from the car. I didn’t think he had something up his sleeves, until I realised he was away for almost 10mintues. I also recalled the camera was actually in his pocket and his drink wasn’t empty yet.

  It was at that moment, I knew he will come back with something more. And he did.

  A lovely bouquet of sunflowers- My favourite, and a beautiful birthday cake which he decorated.

  

  I even recorded his birthday singing for safe keeping *check it out on FB*.

  The night ended with loads of laughter, joy, hugs and kisses, eating, fooling around, lame jokes, aches, pain, love and us.

  Did I mention I’m on 2 days MC due to rollerblading? The doctor, a very good-looking one, made me go through 3 different x-rays, just to make sure all my bones were in place. Louis commented my body is so vulnerable! I would prefer if he said something like, ‘you have baby-liked skin’!

  Anyway, day 2 was a simple, starry-eye dinner at Breeze.

  I really want to stay a night at The Scarlet, it’s so beautiful. We are planning to do so, on our first year anniversary. Woot!

  I love the ambience at Breeze. Dining at the roof top, under the starry stars is my cup of tea.

  

  The food is luscious, the wine is heaven and if only we have more capacity in our tummy, I’m sure we will order extra!

  

  The service is impressive. Louis ordered the Strawberry and Blueberry tart with a candle on it, to replace the usual birthday cake. After we finished our dessert, the waitress brought a pudding cake for me. It was so sweet of them.

  

  In spite of his tiredness, he still made my day. I love cracking silly jokes with him, love debating with him, love mun-ja-ing with him. In short, I love him.

  

  I had a very blissful birthday.

  On a side note:

  Louis introduced me to this song. Didn't really like it initially, but find it rather catchy after listening to a few times.

   

  ~ Whatever with the past has gone, the best is always yet to come – Lucy Larcom ~

  Love Charlene

   

   

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