Half a Decade

Remember when we first confessed to each other? That was on the night of 9th of September, 2005.

We are now 5 years past that.

Remember when we were so shy we didn't dare to kiss each other at first? Remember how we used to have to dare each other into kissing?

We are now 5 years past that phase.

Remember how our first date went? I remember we were watching "The longest yard". You were shivering and your teeth chattered like crazy.

We are now 5 years away from that first date and have went for countless of dates since then.

Remember how I would doodle your name on every sheet of paper I came across? Of course you don't remember. I didn't show you everything.

5 years down the road, I still do.

Remember when we would fantasize about how our future wedding should be like? Remember when we were so sure we were going to get married?

5 years later, I am not as sure as I used to anymore... But I still like imagining what our future wedding ceremony will look like.

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It's been 5 years since we first confessed to each other. This journey has been difficult. It's been extremely painful at some points in the relationship. There were so many times I wanted to give up. But I am glad I didn't.

I am glad we both held on. I am glad despite all our differences, we still made it through. I am glad my heart still thumps against my rib cage when I see you. I am glad I still get tongue tied when I talk to you at times. I am glad I am still madly in love with you.

I am thankful for your presence, more than words could ever say. When I was sad, you'd say words to comfort me. When I was mad, you'd say things to calm me down.

And what I love most about you is your wit. I love how easy it is for us to wrestle each other one second, and talk about life's madness the next. I love how clever you are. I love your intelligence. I love your ambition. I love your determination.

I am glad I have you, I really am.

We both have our flaws. And I'll admit that I haven't been a great girlfriend at all... But I think we are perfect together. I think we are made for each other.

I ♥ you.

Happy 5th Year Anniversay mon petit ami.

Toodles.