St. Valentine's Day came and went like any other. My school then work schedule and Andrew's work then school schedule didn't allow us to have a sufficient amount of time with each other. We didn't even think we would see each other so we decided to plan something special for each other that following Saturday. It turns out that we did get to see each other for almost two hours on St. Valentine's Day. We met up at the mall and he gave me the oh, so cliché present: roses.
They don't look so pretty here because of the flash on my phone. They
were gorgeous in actuality.
I absolutely adored them.
Yes, he bought me two roses. Reasons why: 1. The number two is my favorite number, 2. It was both St. Valentine's Day and our half a year anniversary, and 3. For he and I.
Cue the "awwww"ness.
We concluded that evening with 45 minutes reading gluten free cookbooks at Barnes & Noble and me singing and goofing along to the other oh, so cliché (and my personal favorite), Frank Sinatra. Andrew and I went to Starbucks and ordered some drinks, took some pictures, and watched some funny videos on his laptop. It was a simple night yet so satisfying just to be with him.
Saturday, the 18th, was a blast. It almost felt like I've met him for the first time and we were going on a first date. It was wonderful and I hope to never lose the butterfly in my stomach feeling. I had planned this elaborate day for us but didn't get to follow through with one of the plans I made. Andrew lives with his 2 twin brothers (bachelor pad, ftw!) and they recently had a roommate move out. Andrew got to inherit that room so while he was off buying a new bookcase, I was "supposed" to be getting lunch ready. I was actually finishing and buying some last minute things - but I'm off topic.
One of the presents I made him. Paint on canvas. And he hung it up on his wall! :D
While he was out I made for lunch, clam spaghetti with cucumber and tomato salad, strawberry and banana smoothies, and chocolate chip cookies I made the night before. I'm gluten and dairy (the dairy is somewhat) intolerant so for having to rush the cooking, I thought it tasted pretty good, and Andrew didn't die or choke or gag so I'm taking that as a good sign that he at least enjoyed it. The best part is that I packed up the lunch and drinks, stuffed Andrew in the car and drove to his favorite park for a picnic. I brought all the presents I made or bought for him, and I was pleased with how the day progressed.
Yummy lunch!!
After the picnic we went back to his house and I helped him build his bookcase and entertainment center and help move books into his new room. He gave me a wonderful present. It is a purple mantilla. For those of you who have no idea what that is, you can view it here. Just purple and MUCH prettier than the one shown in the picture. It's worn during the Traditional Latin Mass.
Just one of my stud muffin opening a card I made him. :)
Later on in the day before dinner, I helped make a collage of pictures on his wall while he made me dinner. It was a delicious gluten and dairy free chicken alfredo. He doesn't think I liked it much but I did. He's an amazing cook for having to deal with my relatively new diet. He also made dairy free chocolate mousse which was heavenly because he cut up the strawberries and made it oh, so pretty. Little did I know that the best part was yet to come.
My best friend's DELICIOUS chocolate mousse!
I'm the maid of honor for one of my best friend's, Elise's, wedding. She and her fiancé, Patrick, had come over sometime after dinner while I was giving Andrew one of his last presents that I made. Apparently, Patrick and Andrew have been working on writing a song for us. They took us outside, recorded the whole thing (although it is sad because you can't see us, and we were completely balling) and they sat across from us and sang such a sweet and beautiful song. I absolutely love Andrew's voice and I thought he never believed me. Maybe he still doesn't but he believed me enough to know that I would love this song and listen to it every night before I go to bed. (Probably not the me listening to it every night part but still...)
Mhmm! Favorite song!
Their voices blend so nicely together. They are great guys and I can't wait to one day have that first dance with my best friend. Overall, my St. Valentine's Day and my post-Valentine's Day were awesome. It was such a blessed time spent with loving people and I couldn't have asked for anything or anyone better!
I've also included the video of them singing it to us for the first time! Enjoy!
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