Monday, February 14, 2011

Love - Happy Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's day.
Despite having nothing planned tonight, no fancy dinner, no carefully planned home cooked meal, not even an impromptu one...it made me think of love.

Today, SC didn't buy me no flowers, no chocolates, no branded goods, but he has done a lot to support me and my exhibitionist antics of blogging.

Normally, he's really careful with how we spend money (Regardless of whose money it is. His money, my money, is our money), but he encouraged me to get a DSLR, pushed me to upgrade to a better camera or lenses if necessary, never flinched at the expensive meals I dragged him to try (despite truly loving Cafe de Coral, Fairwood and Ajisen Ramen), taught me (a huge idiot and a slow learner) basic photoshop tricks to improve my photos, never complained about food getting cold as every dish get photographed from every possible angle, doesn't get embarrassed when I did my weird poses photographing food in public, doesn't mind being posted in my blog in various stupid poses...

...always willing to hold food in position for a longggg time while waiting for 29,876 shots to be fired...
Wakayama - IFC, Central, Hong Kong

...or hold a slurping pose...
Sichuan Hot Cup Noodle 東門町 - 正宗重慶酸辣粉 - Kwai Fong

...or hold a stretchy string of cheese off a pizza cone...
Cafe Pascucci

...went to dine with me despite swollen gums from recent wisdom tooth extraction...
Bistecca
...ordered and ate a whole fish despite his pure hatred towards anything with bones...

...joined super long queues under the rain, in humid summer heat to try "famous" eateries...
Macau - Waiting for Noodles

...and generally SUFFERED...a lot...
Paisano Pizza
....all for me to get my money shots.

Now, all of the above, I think, is LOVE.
^_^

SC, there is no word to express my gratitude for all your support.
This blog is what it is today because of you.
Happy Valentine's Day.

25 comments:

  1. Mrs ErgülFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Rita!! You are giving me goosebumps! That is such a sweet love declaration!

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  2. NuttymegFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Oh Rita!! What a super cool guy! Awwww!

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  3. celineFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    didn't know that you are capable of writing such stuff, Rita! :) you have inspired me to blog about my love too. will definitely do it after i am done with the final school circuit of the day.

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  4. ann lowFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day :))

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  5. SueFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    so sweet...selamat hari kekasih :-)

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  6. e_tingFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    So sweet!! <3 <3

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  7. Tangled NoodleFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    This is the perfect Valentine post for food bloggers in love! Thank you for sharing and kudos for SC for his obvious love and devotion. Wishing you both the sweetest Valentine's Day! 8-)

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  8. Sneh | Cook RepublicFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Awww Rita! That is beautiful. Wishing you both Happy valentine's Day!

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  9. Cuisine ParadiseFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day :) Soooo lovely u two....

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  10. YaYaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    That is the loveliest Valentine post I've read all day!

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  11. AliceFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Hi Rita,

    Thks for the sweet post - it has reminded me to see deeper than the V-Day celebration itself

    Today I'm sick, cant do any love theme cooking/baking, was so envious with many other bloggers with their fancy creations today

    Also no celebration whatsoever all along in regards to V Day
    (DH never appreciates this day *sigh*)

    But after reading your post, I feel much much better
    I have my V Day everyday everytime DH and my 2kids say I Love U to me
    and not to mention all small little things they have done to me all along and so many more to come :)
    Also not to forget my other family members and my dear friends who love me too :)

    Thks again and happy Valentine's Day! :)

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  12. Peter G | Souvlaki For The SoulFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    This has to be one of the best posts I've read in a long time...so truthful and poignant. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  13. daphneFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    awww that's so sweet rita! Wishing u two blissful love on this Vday!

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  14. DonnaFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Wow, he's a keeper.

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  15. Little Corner of MineFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    You gave me goosepumps too. :D Happy V-day to you two!

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  16. JoanneFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    You've definitely got yourself a keeper. I approve. Happy V Day!

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  17. tigerfishFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    That's a lovely post!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    that is SOOOOO sweet rita! so sweet :) happy v day! hope you had a wonderful day

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  19. Sophie ala ModeFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    What a wonderful husband SC is. Happy Valentine's day to both of you. May your love for each other grow stronger each day!

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  20. Lidia SianturiFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    co cuittttt...
    Happy Valentine's Day Rit+SC+lil Marcus..

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  21. LilFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Too cute =]

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  22. seriously!February 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Super like this post! :)

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  23. Ta-chanFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    awwww... this is what I call lovin Rita's style. You and SC are adorable... gotta express gratitude to hubby too asap!

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  24. SamanthaFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Aw, how sweet! It's nice that he's so supportive!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    -Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  25. TS of eatingclub vancouverFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    This is the best Valentine ever. =)

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