My Sweet Valentine

P and I were having fish beehoon at Ka-Soh last night and P suddenly asked, "What are we doing for V-day tomorrow?" I paused for a while, as I hadn't thought, much less planned anything.

This is what become of couples who have been dating for more than a while. In our 1st 2 years together, we celebrated our anniversary on a monthly basis and never forgot to get each other pressies for Christmas, birthdays and V-days. In our 3rd, 4th and 5th year, our monthly celebrations became yearly ones, and sometimes we even "forgot" to get each other pressies for Christmas/V-days. And when we wanted to, we were at a loss as to what to get. Wallet, shirt, t-shirt, belt, perfume, card, meal, holiday - I've gotten them all for him!

Since V-day is a hyped up affair which only gives restaurants a good excuse to hike up their prices (and florists to make $$, lol), I suggested a simple, toned down celebration instead. Why pay hefty prices outside when I can get down and dirty in my lovely kitchen?

Even in its simplicity, P & I had a very enjoyable V-day celebration. He got me a lovely bouquet of roses, which really surprised me as I wasn't expecting anything. Once I got over the surprise though, it was difficult to hide my delight!

And so, with a happy heart, I made him a rib-eye steak dinner. The steak is topped with caramelized onion and accompanied by mashed potato and rocket salad sides. We finished every single morsel on our plates, which is a great compliment to my culinary skills!