Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Three Years Now

Three years is a long time to be married to someone you don't like.

Luckily for me, I married Mae. Heh! Three years on and I can still remember our wedding anniversary. Men are expected to forget important dates the moment they say, "I do". So I guess I'm doing good, so far.

This year, I even remember that Mae's favourite flowers are white roses. I have always known that she likes white roses but everytime I go to a florist, for some strange reason, my mind goes blank. "What kind of flowers does your wife like?" the florist would enquire, only to be greeted by a convoluted expression on my face as I struggled to remember. "Dammit, I don't know... I'm a sucky husband... just bundle up something!"

This year however, I walked into the florist with a smug look on my face. "What kind of flowers does your wife like?" the florist enquired. "White roses," I snapped, "Hah! I bet you thought I'd forget didn't you?" Okay, so I didn't actually said that, but I meant to. However, the silly florist gave me this weird "what-kind-loser-gets-white-roses" look.

"What??!!"

"Perhaps I could mix in some other flowers," she told me, her face all serious. I had no idea what that meant - damn florists and their flora-speak. Were white roses some kind of social faux pas? Or was the whole idea of a White Rose hand bouquet just plain... erm... plain? Details were swimming all over my head. And that's when I buckled. "Okay, okay, just give me some damn daisies!"

Sorry honey, I tried. Happy 3rd Anniversary.

40 comments:

  1. Happy 3rd anniversary! There will be a long long long path to walk somemore, with Mae and of course, Jesse now! Perhaps another one coming soon? Heh! All the best! Cheers!
    By the way, no candle light dinner for Mae ah?

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  2. Happy 3 years getting hitched!
    I bet little Jesse need to sleep early tonite heh? So that you guys can have some couple time... (ahem)
    Anyway, all the best wishes to you and Mae! (of course to little Jesse as well)

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  3. Have a smashing anniversary ! :)

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  4. oh btw, I forgot to wish you guys 3rd happy anniversary! :)

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  5. what's wrong with white roses? I had white roses as my hand bouquet during my wedding! =)

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  6. ...or you can try another item from Tiffany & Co. *quickly run away and hide* Did I just make a lousy suggestion? :) Ooo...happy happy! Isk, jeles.

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  7. happy 3rd! many more to come, I'm sure.
    is jesse still wedged between u 2? how to have some romance tonight like that?

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  8. Happy 3rd anniversary, you two! And many, many more to come :)
    Aiyo, u succumbed to the florist's stare ar? Ah well, it's the thought that counts ;)

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  9. happy 3rd anniversary to you and mae, james.
    you are such a romantic, to buy flowers for mae.

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  10. Happie 3rd Anniversary, James & Mae!!! Wishing both of you more to come ;-)
    errr to some culture, plain white flowers r meant for the death, dat's why some florists get worried, sekali the recipient sue them, habish!

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  11. Happy Anniversary!
    I love white roses too but they say it's pantang as they usually use it for those "sad" occasions.

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  12. Happy 3rd. anniversary. Many happy returns. [Insert funny joke here]. [Insert snarky comment on white rose]. [Insert hints to *nudge* *nudge* *nudge*]. [Insert suggestion for Tiffany's or some other expensive jewels to make up]. [Insert suggestion of white gold, considering Mae's affinity to white roses].
    [End comment now, getting too long].

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  13. Happy 3rd Anniversary James & Mae!

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  14. Happy Anniversary to you guys. White roses make beautiful bouquets. So classic and lovely. Its supposed to be pantang but then its used at weddings too so you can forget the taboo lah, as long as Mae likes it.

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  15. happy 3rd anniversary! ahem... 4 more years to the 7 year itch. :P

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  16. Happy3rd Anniversary to you and Mae~~:)

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  17. happy anniversary. For me, 3 red roses with baby's breath never go wrong...

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  18. Happy 3rd. anniversary. Many happy returns. [Insert funny joke here]. [Insert snarky comment on white rose]. [Insert hints to *nudge* *nudge* *nudge*]. [Insert suggestion for Tiffany's or some other expensive jewels to make up]. [Insert suggestion of white gold, considering Mae's affinity to white roses].
    [End comment now, getting too long].

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  19. HAPPY HAPPPY HAPPPY HAPPPPY ANNIVERSARY .. i pray to the heavens above that the both of you will be together forever more ...once again HAPPPY HAPPPY HAPPPPPYY ANNIVERSARY *yayyyyyyyyyyy* *throws conffeti in the air*

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  20. Happy Anniversary you too!! Daisies are lovely too... such cheery flowers :)

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  21. Happy 3rd anniversary James and Mae! - awww you could have added red roses - but whichever, you're still sweet :))

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  22. Happy 3rd anniversary James and Mae! Aww..glad you're a romantic @ heart - bet Mae is too ;)

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  23. Aren't white roses used at funerals a lot too? x_X I might be mistaken ... generally, I don't like flowers as gifts because, heh they cost money and they die out fast.
    A good gift for me would be practical things, or Hell, you know anniversaries are good for surprising your partner not with how much you know about them, but something THEY never expected of you! Like do go out of your way to do something uber special, it takes a lot of thought and is wonderful to receive. Ah ... in a perfect world maybe.
    My anniversary's coming up soon too, funny thing is, I'm also due around that time! What a wonderful present that would be! Hooray for babies! XD
    Have a good one :)

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  24. happy anniversary!! Mae got some flowers ya. Nice -) I still have lots to catch up then!

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  25. wishing u and wifey a happy anniversary :)

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  26. Happy Anniversary, James and Mae :)
    Eh? tarak diamond kah? hehehe... *run away quick quick*

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  27. Hmm, let me do my half-past-six calculation - Married 3 years, Jesse 2 years old...Waa you didn't waste a lot of time, eh? :lol:
    Happiest Anniversary!

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  28. That was half-past-six for sure Anjali! Jesse's not even 1 yet. :lol:

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  29. Another one, Jason. We're still struggling with this one.
    Nah, the boy threw a spanner in the works, Egghead. ;)
    Thanks Annu.
    Mae had white roses for our wedding too, D.Goddess!
    *piak* Primrose. :)
    We're acrobats, MOO+1!
    Thanks Coolcat. And yeah, I alway buckle under the pressure of someone's stare.
    This is as romantic as it gets, Lucia. If not my wife will nag me. Hahahahha!
    That's what I guessed too, Boo!
    No wonder the florist was so uncomfortable, Babe!
    Thanks TangerineKiwi!
    :lol: *nudge* *nudge* *nudge*, Eh Rajan!?
    Yes, Mumsgather. Next year I will make a stand. Heh.
    :lol: Better get Mae to start scratching me then, Belacan!
    Thanks MugMug!
    Aww Simon, you romantic fool. :)
    Thanks Deepsy! For the wish and the confetti. :)
    Thanks BigBoK.
    Yes, yes CC. I've always liked daisies and sunflowers.
    Mae doesn't quite like them in red, Visithra.
    Nah Chun, we're just a couple of old fools. :lol:
    Looks like your hubby's gonna have trouble topping up this year's Anniversary gift then, Gwen. :lol:
    :) Thanks Hazel.
    Thanks Adriene.
    Better run faster Papi. You wait. I sabo you back. :)

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  30. Am I too late with my wishes? I want to say Happy Anniversary to both of you.

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  31. awww....that's so sweet... Happy 3rd anniversary u guys! :-)

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  32. Ask the florist got fly kite. You shud go to petaling street. They would give you anything you want.

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  33. Your wife has good taste...white roses are the bomb. Have a wonderful anniversary!

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  34. Thanks Viewtru, but yes, you are too late. We're not accepting anymore wishes. :lol:
    Thanks Oli. Hmm, your turn will come at the snap of a finger, no?
    Thanks Marina.
    Gina, I may not alway know what I want. Hehhh...
    Thanks Sarah. Yes Mae has good taste - see her taste in men? :lol:

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  35. How did u celeb your Anni?? Making child number 2? Happy anni!!!

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  36. Yikes. A bit late, but still, Happy Anniversary! :)

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  37. Michelle, we haven't actually celebrated yet. Hehh...
    Thanks anyway, Sashi!

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  38. A little late in sending the wishes. Happy anniversary and many more romantic, lovey-dovey ones to come!

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