It might be an understatement to say that we don't do big celebrations at the drop of a hat. Birthdays and anniversaries are low-key affairs, as a rule. It doesn't, however, indicate a lack of appreciation for the occasion or the person. It's a style thing. Probably more my style thing than Tom's. I'm the one who shies away from the attention. And the expense, sometimes, truth be told. Fortunately, Tom accommodates me, for the most part.So, yesterday was somewhat typical of our anniversaries over the years. We go to dinner at some ethnically interesting restaurant. Sometimes we do more. But not usually.
As I said, though, there's no way it means we don't fully embrace the meaning and joy of the occasion. I've been married to a wonderful, warm, smart, gifted, hard-working, generous and interesting man for lo! these last 39 years! Yes, 39. Quite the lucky girl, I am! Next year, we'll probably do a more typical Big Observance of some kind. But I liked yesterday.So, while it wasn't new to us, we found a nice Afghan restaurant called Bamiyan in Citrus Heights. "Bamiyan" refers to those giant Buddhas carved out of the cliff that were destroyed by Taliban a few years ago. Lovely food, if you haven't tried it, yet.
But before that, we went to the movies. It will seem odd to some, but it's a testament to Tom's generosity that he would willingly go to, and even find a special theater to see the 3-D version of "Coraline". We were the first ones in the theater. We sat exactly where we wanted. And he liked it. I loved it. I eat that stuff with a spoon. I could go on and on. I did, actually. And the 3-D is fabulous! (Tom would agree). See what a lucky girl I am? (Before that, we went to Costco. But, silly me, I forgot to take any pictures.)
So, there you have it. Not the Blowout Party or the Grand Tour (next time, perhaps), but a lovely day. And a lovely life. Go see "Coraline". In 3-D, if you can. Seriously.
