Five-Year Anniversary

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On October 6^th, the Scientist and I celebratedour fifth anniversary, since our first glance, our first dance, our first kiss.I can’t really expect any of my readers to be too interested in this, especiallysince I may have already told you, so just know that I’m writing this mostlyfor myself to remember, with no other purpose in mind.


The Scientist and I celebrated in advance – on  August 29^th, the night before weheaded to catch my flight in New York, we met a new friend Jackie Yeary at GlenEcho Park – an abandoned amusement park right north of Washington – to takesome photos. It was Jackie’s first ‘couple-shoot’ and our first as well, andI’m really, really happy with how the pictures turned out! We brought ourfavorite books, maps, and a present. Jackie really took the time to get to knowus, and thus did a fantastic job at capturing our relationship. There werelampposts (my favorite!) all over the park and some really great backdrops.Most of all, Jackie made us laugh and relax, and I think that made all thedifference.


That night, we went to the Afghan Grill (where we had ourfirst date so long ago), and went all out – we ordered every course and wine!We hardly ever splurge on restaurants, so it was a real treat.  We took a walk over the bridge to AdamsMorgan, like we did in 2007, and I asked him about the promise he made me then– that we would go horseback riding in the forest. He laughed and said he willand just told me to be patient J


On October 6^th, what I really wanted, was thatthe Scientist was happy and surrounded by people who loved him. I chatted withsome of our best friends, sent them some cards, and asked them to surprise himon Saturday with a visit. I was simply hoping for a nice long uninterruptedSkype call, maybe a letter in the post, but when I woke up on Saturday, sittingright next to my bed was a huge bouquet of flowers, a box of Rafello chocolatesand a really sweet card. I was so surprised that I ran into the kitchen to tellMama, and so happy that I just ended up bursting into tears. Mama startedcrying too, Andrey really makes both of us so happy.

I did get my skype call that day J and our friends did surprisehim with visits and gifts. Jackie sent us the photos, and I got to chat with alot of my friends. It was a very, very good day. Five years ago, I wouldn’thave imagined that we would be where we are today. Love is such a uniquefeeling. After one year, I felt that we knew one another, that we loved one another,and that I couldn’t possible love or be loved any stronger. That love pales incomparison to what we have know. A beautiful friendship, a deep understanding,a bliss that comes from loving and being loved by your very best friend, andknowing that you’ll be together, for better or for worse, for the rest of yourlives.