The Dude and the window.

The Dude and the window., originally uploaded by sprizee.

Remember that time we went to Madrid, toured the Royal Palace and proceeded to freeze our asses off because it was sunny and HOT outside, but chilly and COLD inside?  Ah, memories.  Oh, yeah, it might have also been marked by our 5 year something or other. 

There is not a single other person on this planet I'd rather spend my time with, traveling the world, sharing the view. It almost makes me want to know what's next.  Like the next stop on the itinerary.  But then I remember how much I enjoy a good surprise.  Like finding you.  And all the unexpected joys ahead.   

You're pretty great.  I think I'll keep you.  Oh, and Happy Birthday!

Comments

[Chris]

Happy Birthday Dude and Happy Anniversary to both of you. That's one insane ventana.

[Amanda]

Awww! Happy Birthday to The Dude! What a great post (and great picture!).

[egan]

Touching tribute to a wonderful man. I wonder what's next, but I'm not saying anything.

[kirk]

But he can't swim! If he could do that he'd be perfect!

[Chris]

Is Egan starting a rumour or blurting a secret? remember who guessed his secret way back when.

[sprizee]

Chris, I just learned a new word!

Amanda, Thanks chica.

Egan, He's pretty great. Do you know something I don't know?

Kirk, But I can't drive stick. It all evens out.

Chris, If and when you and Egan figure it out, let me know.

[kirk]

you can't drive stick ? That totally changes my impression of you

[sprizee]

I begged my parents to teach me how to drive with a manual car but they insisted it would be easier with an automatic. I think by easier they meant less stressful, which is probably true, but here I am 14 years later and not able to drive a manual.

Sure, I had The Dude show me the basics when we were first dating so that in a pinch I could start stall my way to the ER but NO, I CAN'T DRIVE A STICK. I also can't watch scary movies. That's not true. I can watch them. I'm just completely miserable to be around AFTER them. And whatever you do don't leave my side and don't. turn. off. the. lights!

I can, however, run circles around in you Adobe Illustrator.

[kirk]

I was so pissed at my parents for insisting I learn to drive with our stick shift car. If I could drive that, I could drive anything. They did let me take the test in the automatic so I wouldn't stress over that.

And I can run circles around you in Excel.

[Chris]

HEy, I can't drive stick either. An old girlfriend tried to teach me once but she gave up; how emasculating.

[egan]

I can drive stick, but I don't know anything at all about The Dude has wife doesn't. I was simply being very supportive.

[egan]

...his wife, not has wife...

[sprizee]

Egan, I think the kid is getting to you. What are you talking about?

[egan]

Can I blame Anna for these horrible comments? You feeling any better yet?