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Well, I wanted to take my Husband out on a date and make it a surprise. I took him to the Botanical Gardens - they put up Christmas lights on all the plants, trees, flower bushes etc...so at night its all lit up and BEAUTIFUL! Well, since I havent been able to go anywhere fun for ummm ...let just say... probably years, yeah thats about right...I have missed out in life so much ( I am the poster child for hermit- ville) when I was walking around (this is really corny I know- but true) I was thinking about all the people that cant be up and out right at the moment and it felt kinda bittersweet. Sometimes I live through other people because thats what I can do to feel better, I truely feel happy for them enjoying their life because I will not give up hope that I ALSO WILL "BE THERE" ONE DAY - I just know it. Now I may not climb Mount Everest or take part in a marathon ... I may never have another day thats pain free... BUT I DID HAVE last night so I am soakin' it in ...;)
Oh yeah, the surprise I had planned was lacking in one important thing. Yeah--that would be a weather report. I guess I was excited or something because the only thing that crossed my mind was whether or not it was going to be a little cold and what coats we should wear...I tell him "okay you need to head South 405 (meanwhile the car is almost hydroplaning through the giant puddles in the road) it shouldn't take TOOO long to get there" (he is looking at me sideways like where in the bleep are we going woman in a downpour like this-WITH COATS ON- obviously we arent going to be INSIDE during this little expedition we have goin on here.) Did I mention I have never planned ANYTHING (in 21 yrs) with out telling him what we are doing? I though it would be fun :) But it POURED buckets, cats, dogs, chickens, we jumped over gigantic puddles (he went first - grabbed my hand and said JUMP>>> I said NOOOO... I CAAANT...its a LAAAAKE he said JUUMMMMP !! ) So I jumped>>> Ohhh CRAAAAAP Im gonna paaay for thiiis... (huge smile- laugh)
We came home and my Converse sneaks were wet and brown...Hubbs said he enjoyed it alot -- but doesnt enjoy surprises alot ;)
I feel fine today and I cant wait to jump again!
Thanks for reading, I just wanted to share with people that ABSOLUTELY GET IT!
Oh yeah, the surprise I had planned was lacking in one important thing. Yeah--that would be a weather report. I guess I was excited or something because the only thing that crossed my mind was whether or not it was going to be a little cold and what coats we should wear...I tell him "okay you need to head South 405 (meanwhile the car is almost hydroplaning through the giant puddles in the road) it shouldn't take TOOO long to get there" (he is looking at me sideways like where in the bleep are we going woman in a downpour like this-WITH COATS ON- obviously we arent going to be INSIDE during this little expedition we have goin on here.) Did I mention I have never planned ANYTHING (in 21 yrs) with out telling him what we are doing? I though it would be fun :) But it POURED buckets, cats, dogs, chickens, we jumped over gigantic puddles (he went first - grabbed my hand and said JUMP>>> I said NOOOO... I CAAANT...its a LAAAAKE he said JUUMMMMP !! ) So I jumped>>> Ohhh CRAAAAAP Im gonna paaay for thiiis... (huge smile- laugh)
We came home and my Converse sneaks were wet and brown...Hubbs said he enjoyed it alot -- but doesnt enjoy surprises alot ;)
I feel fine today and I cant wait to jump again!
Thanks for reading, I just wanted to share with people that ABSOLUTELY GET IT!
I am glad that you guys had a blast, love to hear stories like this!
Hugs,
I'm so glad that the both of you had such a great time. Don't wait so long to get out and go again.
Much love,
Lisa
I love this story.
Glad you had on your converse's.
~Jolene
P.S. LOVE your avatar lol
Thanks everyone for your comments... You are all so supportive and encouraging!
Fun is never *over rated* is it?
* I just may have to save this entry to Journal so I dont forget it! LOL
you have just convinced me to go out with my husband for our 10th Wedding Anniversary. We always plan something nice. The Broadway production Wicked downtown Chicago & a room at a high rise...Tickets to Dennis DeYoung (Styx) at The House of Blues...always something fun and exciting!!! However, this year I told my husband we should just bunker down & rent a movie & order carryout. The temp has dropped so low here in Chicago & my pain level is up & I have been feeling a bit depressed....but now I am thinking of taking that "jump". Maybe I will call that babysitter... Thanks for sharing lladyfair...what a great story!!!
-Jennifer
Please tell us how it goes if you are able...Im sending ya the move the feet and buns vibes and go, go, go!
I know that when I try to go and do whatever...its like pulling a boat behind me or walking through sand - my muscles are screaming at me and pain is bouncing around my bod like a ping pong ball...
BUT Almost every time... once I get there... I am happy that I AM there. That probably means its worth the effort. Yes?
Go have some fun! *YAY* !
Good Times