And I wanted it to be as memorable as possible. I wanted to make it a surprise. I wanted it to be fabulous. I wanted it to be romantic. I wanted her feel like she’s in heaven. All in all, I just wanted it to be perfect… for she deserves nothing less.
Initially, I really didn’t know how I was gonna pull it off… the surprise part was my biggest challenge. I’m really bad at lying and I really don’t know how to plan a birthday party or birthday getaway for her, without her finding out about it beforehand. The task was not any easier with Hunnie’s sharp instinct, and ability to sniff out any secret plans of mine.
So I decided to come clean (well, almost…) and told her that I’m taking her somewhere nice on her birthday’s eve and she’ll have to pack clothes for a night. So, she knew then. I didn’t have to lie or pretend after that, I only have to refuse to tell her where we are going! Muahahahaha!!
Over the course of the next two weeks, Hunnie, with her curious nature, kept asking me asking me about where I was taking her. She asked me when we are out together, she asked me when we are talking over the phone, she smses me… she wouldn’t give up. But so was I. Heehee… I was determined to keep my mouth shut for as long as I can. And on many occasions, I almost fell for her innocent ‘strategic’ guided-questions… answers to which can build up clues to where I was taking her. Very smart baby… and I have to confess that I did fell for a few of the questions. Fortunately, I still managed to keep her guessing afterwards. :P
Apart from her curiosity, there was also another reason why Hunnie kept asking me, a reason that I only got to know on Hunnie’s birthday’s eve. The place that I was taking her to was also the place that she had in mind to take me to on my birthday (two weeks later). She was afraid to book it as her sixth sense somehow told her that I might be taking her to this same place too!!! It was place that we had never mentioned to each other before… but somehow we zoomed-in on the same location. (Felt like we are so meant for each other, sweetheart).
Then came her birthday pressie. I had to plan in advance. I wanted something that’s meaningful… something that would reflect the beauty of this wondrous relationship that we are having, and for the time to come. I asked around for ideas, searched the internet, flipped some books and magazines, but most of them just doesn’t feel right. After some thinking… and finally I decided to have a picture of us hand-drawn.
I had it sketched out with strict instructions and once the drawing was finished, handed it in for framing. I chose to have the drawing be extended with double layer of borders, allowing me space to inscribe a personal message for baby, a message from my heart. I had it wrapped and kept at my home until the day of our getaway.
During the run up to Hunnie’s birthday, I was also hit by what I would term as an “impulse action” – for it was unplanned and I just followed my feelings at that time. But there is no regret. I remembered Hunnie’s love of bags and one of them were the ones from award-winning designer Anya Hindmarch of London. At that very moment, I decided to get her one. For I know she would love it, and that was all that matter. Went out that very night after work and purchased it.
Hunnie was blessed with many good friends and close colleagues. Thus, it was no surprise that many of them also decided to celebrate her birthday for her. Since, I had already booked the dates for her birthday’s eve and birthday, with some coordination, we have her colleagues celebrated her birthday on 13 Mar at Brussels, Jaya One.
Our celebration then continued with her friends on 14 Mar with dinner at Tamarind Hills and a night out party at Quattro.
Then come Mar 15. Woke up early, packed and went to fetch Hunnie. On our way to the destination, Hunnie still haven’t given up and kept asking me where I was taking her. Nor was she willing to wait until we reached the destination. I again fell for some of her innocent ‘strategic’ guided-question. As she got more clues and as we move closer to the destination, she started laughing and laughing and laughing. By then, I knew she already knows where I was taking her. So smart!! And part of the reason that she laughed so much was also her sixth sense was accurate (deciding not to book) and that we both had in mind the same place that we wanna bring each other to on our birthdays! Talk about destiny…
I took Hunnie this beautiful place in Port Dickson, Avillion.
I took Hunnie this beautiful place in Port Dickson, Avillion.
Unfortunately, the hotel booking system was down and check-in was a pain and it has to be done manually. We finally got our room after close to 2 hours of waiting. However, it was worth the wait, the moment we saw the room and its beautiful surroundings.
I then took Hunnie to the heavenly Avispa, under the pretext to checking out the place. Little does she know that I had booked a 3 and a half hours aVi Signature wellness spa session for her… I’m glad she loved it.
After the spa, we chilled out at the Spa-guests-only lounge, located just above the Avispa building, watching sunset. It was an unforgettable experience.
Dinner was at the hotel’s Crow’s Nest.
The next day, after a sumptuous breakfast, we just chilled, relaxed and took our to time to enjoy the surrounding areas of the hotel and it’s waterfront.
It was an unforgettable experience for me… being able to spend time with my dearest and celebrating her birthday in such a lovely charming place. But more importantly, the entire birthday experience is for my Hunnie.
Hun sweetheart, hoped you truly had a memorable one.
Hun sweetheart, hoped you truly had a memorable one.
2 comments:
wahhhhhh..agent K blogged! so romantic :)
sometimes i wonder what have i done to deserve someone like you. i guess i've done good in my past life..heheh.
it's a lovely entry.love it.love it.love it.you should blog more!
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