Thursday, March 31, 2011

She Loves You, yeah yeah yeah



If someone would have told me that I'd be making dinner for P on his 48th birthday when we met 20 years ago I probably wouldn't be surprised at all actually. When you're young you sort of imagine 'your someone' - the little things like their sense of humor, the way they make you feel, the look in their eyes and everything that comes with that look. Its been my experience that you can see everything in that look if the fit is right.

When I met P he had all of those things I imagined and other stuff that I had hoped for like a love of music and movies, a kind heart, a different way of looking at the world. He was so creative and had a strong sense of self. He was like no one I had met. Through the years I've also learned a lot from him. Hopefully it works both ways. I had also hoped for a best friend and that's exactly what I got. Some people get their dreams fulfilled in other ways but I was pretty specific when I asked God for my gifts. This year I think I've learned to accept some of them and be very grateful. I no longer look for paradise in that home across the road.

P's birthday dinner plate was kind of a food poem of sorts. On it was a nice big broiled steak to represent his strength and stability that I admire and appreciate so much. I made some spicy BBQ shrimp - that represents the fun, the music, the art, the kick, the adventures that I hope never end. Then I had some stir fried Bok Choy with garlic and that stood for continued good health, peace and contentment. Rosemary Ciabatta bread to soak it all up, a crisp crust with soft open texture.

Mind you, I want to smack him after 5 minutes of being in the same room on a regular day but that is just how funny life can be. For that I made him some whacky guacky-mole.


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