My DH celebrated his 3rd decade the same day as our 10th month as a married couple (Yup! May 17!). We totally forgot that it was our 10th month. I forgot all about it because I was too busy thinking about what to do and what gift to give him. I was a bit sad because I couldn't do much. I've thought of preparing a surprise dinner. I also thought it would be nice to send him a cake at work. BUT...I got so stressed that I really didn't get to plan anything!
So what I did was surprise him by going to the city. PLAN: Dupe him by asking him to go to Sephora to request for some free samples . It was a last minute decision so I just rushed to the door, waited for the bus hoping he's not on his way home. I was thinking he might go home early since its his birthday. I had to call him just to make sure he is still in the office. I wanted to get there by 4pm but the bus I was waiting for came 30 minutes late! I was in a bit of a panic mode but still hopeful. I got to the BART station 5 minutes before 4pm and waited for the next train for 10 minutes.
I sent him text message while I was on the train asking him what time he will come home. It was 4:15 pm when he said he was just going to finish one more thing then he's going to be on his way. Tic tac... tic tac... how I wish i could speed the train up and get to Powell station in 10 seconds! As soon as I stepped out of the train I called him and ask where he was. He was just grabbing his bag and on his way out. Then I asked him to stop by Sephora at Powell street to ask for a sample of the Shiseido SPF 60 Sunblock. I told him to call me once he got there so I can tell him which particular brand. He fell for it!
10 minutes later my phone rang and there he was! YEAH!!!! My plan worked! I was laughing so hard that in just 10 seconds of the call I revealed my self!
So that was the BIG surprise. I still am pretty sad because I didn't get to give him a present or give him a better surprise. I just hope he was happy... I think he was and he is happy that we got to celebrate his birthday together. Last year I was miles away so celebrate it via web (special thanks to SKYPE!)
So we had dinner at Green Papaya,a Vietnamese restaurant we love in San Francisco. Took the BART going home and bought a Mango Cheesecake at Red Ribbon. When we got home we called his family on Skype so they can join us when he blow the candles on his cake. It was a simple celebration but I was just glad that we are together and I got to greet him in person and give him kisses and hugs.
My birthday boy enjoying his Pork and Egg Roll Vermicelli.
His birthday cake. 1 candle per decade :)
I forgot to mention we also had wine. Yellow Tail Shiraz
This was his request. It was so funny! Of course I gave him his request!
In about a week its my turn to add another candle to my cake. We will be driving down to L.A. to spend the holiday weekend with his family. I was calculating and found out that next year my birthday will again fall on the 3-day weekend again! I'm so excited! We're going to Disneyland!!! I'm so like a kid! I've never been to Disney! A dream come true I guess. I just wish my brothers and sister are here so we can be kids again and enjoy the rides. I miss my family.
I'm sure my birthday this year will be fun but its still different celebrating it with all the people you love. Half of the people I love are half way around the globe. Sad but I won;t let it ruin my year. Anyway we might go home next year or they might visit my next year. Who knows? All I know is we will still see each other and be together soon!
