Fireworks

2 years ago last night.

We celebrated our anniversary by going for dinner at the Calgary Tower, which, inexcusably for Calgary natives, was our first time doing so. 

It was perfect, it was one of those nights where the only thing that could make it more romantic would be fireworks. And then they started! We could see the GlobalFest Fireworks Festival perfectly from atop the tower. 

After dinner, we realized the entrance to the parkade was locked, so a friendly Palliser staff member led us through the twisty kitchen to a secret entrance while the kitchen staff looked on quizzically. My feet were sore, so he scooped me up in his arms and began to carry me. The staff member watched, and said, "That's cute, you carrying her like that."

Forget Me Knot/Reason I Love You #3

According to the ancient Anglo-Saxons, tying a string around your finger before bed is a way to keep an important idea from escaping your mind; it's the act of literally tying an idea to yourself.

This ring was given to me by my boy on Valentine's Day 2010 with a similar idea. The ring is silver, wrapped as if it were string tied for the same purpose, to remember. He told me that this was my reminder that he loves me, and that I shouldn't forget, but if I do, I just have to put this ring on and remember. 

Reason I Love You #2

This is our song.

Reason I Love You #1

"And I said, 'Put it right here'."