Site News | Personal Update: Two Years Together, Ten Years Total

Photo: Savady Photography

A little background about M and I: we will have known each other for 10 years a little later this year! 

Although I thought I knew M so well the first 8 years, a lot of those hunches and biases have been dissolved into memories of a younger us, categorized by youth, rebellion and naiveness. 

Like orphans, we never truly belonged anywhere or to anyone in the same manner in which we quietly belonged to each other in our earlier years.

It seems as if these last two years have been something quite like a rediscovery of each other, and, frankly, an opportunity for us both to let go of our preconceived notions of who we once were so that we can have something better, which is who we are meant to be, together with one another.

I have been the happiest love bird since the universe finally decided it was time to conspire itself, full-fledged, to bring us back together.

So, cheers to us, our anniversary today, and to you, M, my love and my beau, because life with you makes absolutely perfect sense.

Eternally,

Rosie

His & Hers | Anniversary Gift Guide: Rosie's Wish List

Second to last event of mine and M's "holiday season" is our anniversary, and I'm brimming and glowing with love as the date grows closer. Personal preference for anniversary gifts are something that both individuals can enjoy as a couple, rather than gifts for each other. Last year was a black blanket to keep us warm while together and this year, due to fear that M will stumble upon this post, will keep private until the perfect moment comes along.

Here are some rather perfect gift choices for a couple's anniversary, all of which are very close to mine and M's heart!


Annual membership for 2 to The Huntington Library. Can't make it any more obvious how much I love this place! We love lighting candles for as long as we're home, this Ponderosa scent from Voluspa's Vermeil Collection reminds me of M. Our very first date, ever, was a traditional dinner and a movies and we've since upgraded to a more luxe experience at iPic Theaters. We can't seem to go back to regular places!

Sometimes, M and I like to enjoy dinner and TV and these tray tables are perfect for just that! Also perfectly multi-functional, could be used as a side table, a bar tray and more. Lastly, M and I are trying to be better about capturing life's most precious moments. This fabulously gold lomography camera could just be that motivation for us to take more photographs.

Eternally,
Rosie

Welcome To The Week: A Valentine's Adventures

Have been avoiding my eyes on any calendar, just can't believe it's already March! It was only a few weeks ago that I spent the weekend in the city with M, showered with roses and more roses, enjoying a romantic dinner at my favorite italian spot and exploring new places and spaces on my own, and with a new friend.



Sharing with you some photos of my first trip to The Huntington Library from that particular weekend, as a way to welcome this week, and my immediate love for the beauty of nature and history preserved at this cultural, research and educational center.  And suddenly there's a longing for spring's serene season and the summer's sun and, hopefully, another visit to The Huntington soon.



Above, one of the many 18th century limestone statues in the North Vista.



Above, the baroque fountain at the end of the North Vista weighed a total of 42 tons!



Below, the Golden State Bonsai Federation Collection and the moon bridge at the Japanese garden.



Below, a glimpse upon entering and the Love for the Lotus Pavilion at the Chinese garden.



Discover The Huntington Library.

iPhone & Instagram photography by: Rosie for @soulcallove

Eternally,
Rosie