Valentines Day

Our 2nd Valentine was an experience I'll quietly remember.

Last year I made reservations at Hotel Lucia located in the heart of Portland. Our room had a fully stocked bar with all the delicous cravings a guest would think of ... m & m's, cashews, alcohol, skittles, more alcohol, and so on.

The bed was enormous and comfortable. Upon arrival we had champange and Moonstruck chocolates and beautiful red champagne glasses waiting for us. After a night around the town we came back and went to sleep. (I had just started my period. Of all the days!)

Our night included dinner at the Typhoon, Harvey's Comedy Club, and dancing.

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We went on a treasure hunt with Kate Hudson and Matthew Mconaughy in Fools Gold. Which is a romantic comedy about a couple who loves adventure, the sea, and the hunt for gold.

After the movie we browsed the books at Borders. Somewhere between Borders and our dinner reservations at Bently's in Downtown Salem we had a deep conversation. Hamil spoke his peace and how I understand it is that he belives I am to blame for him being late and not getting things done and so on. It's complicated. Anywho ..... the mood at dinner was melow. I felt like crying but I didn't.

I can't control no man's actions or be held responsible for them either. I may not have been as helpful but .... If you have a problem with me you might want to say it as soon as it occurs rather then wait for Valentines to roll around for you to tear my heart out. He was gentle with his words and tone of voice but on Valentines day you don't want to hear complaints.

I was also upset at his criticism on the food. He said the meat was burnt and the rest lacked flavor. I was hurt because , yes the steak was slightly burnt but it was still enjoyable especially with the potatoes and tangy blue cheese sauce and the delicous pinot noir wine. He ordered a single appetizer and salad. I encouraged him to try some thing but he only wanted an appetizer. I paid for the meal and felt I had experienced something new and wonderful. I never had skirt steak and piont noir wine togethere at once or been at Bently's. I enjoyed the dinner and then paid for our meal and then quietly accepted his negative comments after quietly hearing his complaints. I had a wonderful Valentines beacuse the movie was funny, and the dinner was delicous and new to my normal food pallate. He was not in the right mood and I couldn't change that.

I'm moving on.