Happy

Here's what my horoscope said for February 14, 2009:

Today is a great day to surround yourself with the most important people in your life. Don't dwell on all the jewelry and flowers exchanging hands. Instead, admire the gifts in your life -- your sanity, health and sometimes happiness. It'll only get better from here.

The astrology reading rang true today.

I have to say, this is the first Valentine's Day in a very long time where I was truly happy. It's also the first time I've failed miserably in the gift-giving department. I purchased a music box set for Manfriend - and he already had it! D'oh! I know now why it appealed to me when I saw it: he's had it sitting in his living room. As in right in front of me! Durrrr *smacks forehead*

(Well, the good news is at least I know his taste. The better news: I get a shopping challenge!)

Manfriend really made me feel special today. We went grocery shopping; then went to a place called Ray's Diner. We love it there, especially in the back, where it's well-lit, and a little on the intimate side, since there are less tables and booths there. We ate our standard fare, which consists of cheeseburgers (his with bacon and mine with extra pickles) and fries. Since Ray's isn't exactly a yuppie establishment, it's quieter. Which means Manfriend and I can enjoy a very satisfying meal, talk and not feel rushed. It's one of our great pleasures.

He spoiled me today, which was a little overwhelming. At first, I thought he was getting me flowers. Instead, I got a big fluffy red dog stuffed animal, a lovely card (which described our relationship to a 'T'), and a single red rose.

I totally admit, among the things he selected for me, the single rose equates to true romance. There's something beautiful about a single red rose. It's special. It's delicate. It's lovely.

Yeah, he totally made my heart melt.

We went back to his house and enjoyed a slice of Carvel ice cream cake. What Philly girl doesn't enjoy the black and white cake with the chocolate crunch in the center? Mmmm!

He really is such a caring soul. Part of the fun on my road to recovery has been nagging shoulder and neck pain. Since the fast-acting Tylenol did very little tonight, he took care of me to ease my discomfort. He took out this thing you put around your neck. It's cloth with some bean thingies in it. It heats up in the microwave and it smells like lavender. The warmth and the aromatherapy combines to be pure heaven.

He and I chatted away to each other throughout the night, and I thought, "Yeah. One of the best Valentine's Days ever - even if I'm having trouble moving my neck..." I just smiled throughout the night, as did he.

He dropped me off at my house; we kissed goodnight, and then he called me to let me know he had gotten home okay.

Today was a good day. A great day. And I am happy for it!