We have come a far walk from our first date on September 24th 1994. That night we doubled with another couple. I think our meal was all of five dollars at Taco Bell. That was high stuff for some high school seniors. After our glorious tacos and nachos supreme [minus green onions] we hit the bowling alley. Ernest was a smooth mover. I will never forget him putting his hand on my leg. Holy cow. I remember that feeling so strange. Ernest Parker was touching my leg. Ernest Parker, the guy that I have known all of my school years. The guy that I absolutely hated in middle school. Yes, that Ernest Parker. Who knew that ordinary night in September would be some of the moments that would define my future.
I am so happy that all these years later we are still dating.
I promised photos & words.
We drove downtown to eat juicy burgers at Jax. The atmosphere is glorious there.
Parking is horrendous but the atmosphere is worth the wait.
God knows that I am a SUCKER for sunsets. I hardly ever see them from my new neighborhood.
Is it weird that this made me feel special? I’ll take it as an I love you from God.
I had never been to Ikea. This seemed like the perfect opportunity. I have been
stalking their catalogs for some time.
My new dream living area. I am thinking we could bust out a wall and make
this a reality. [ha. we are leasing]
Can you tell by the look on my face that I LOVED this place. There was
much nesting happening in between those walls. Dreaming of the
future is good stuff. I highly recommend it.
After Ikea we drove over to the downtown aquarium. We rode this ferris wheel 4 times.
I am so afraid of heights that even this wheel gives me the shakes. It was more fun that I could have imagined.
Even though I would not let Ernest sit on the same side as me. Hello…
the weight needed to be evenly placed. Right?
After riding the ferris wheel I was seeking ground level fun. We walked the Buffalo Bayou and talked.
Talking is good. Why is it that we go days without a REAL solid conversation.
We need to work on that.
Your turn:
What is the best date that you and your man/woman have been on? Or what is your fairy tale dream date. [mine would be the dreamy one from Pretty Woman where he flies her across the world for dinner and a play]
[these photos were shot with my Casio Exilim snap and shoot]
