A. turned 24 today.
pulled off the surprise.
the plan #
started planning 3 weeks ago.
she mentioned wanting a spa day “eventually.”
i booked the nicest spa in la jolla.
full day package.
massage, facial, mani/pedi, lunch included.
then sunset dinner at her favorite restaurant.
the execution #
7am: woke her up with breakfast in bed
8am: “get dressed, we’re going somewhere”
8:30am: drove her to spa
her reaction: “oh my god are you serious”
my response: “happy birthday wife”
she cried. good tears.
while she was at spa #
had 6 hours.
cleaned the apartment (like actually cleaned).
bought flowers.
set up dinner reservation.
got her gift ready.
the gift:
custom necklace.
our coordinates engraved.
latitude/longitude of the coffee shop where we met.
june 13, 2023.
la jolla, california.
33.8573° N, 117.2527° W
picking her up #
3pm: arrived at spa
she walked out glowing.
relaxed in a way i rarely see her.
“that was the best day. i feel like a different person.”
the dinner #
6pm: sunset dinner reservation
ocean view.
her favorite wine.
the necklace.
her opening the gift:
confused at first.
“what are these numbers?”
“coordinates.”
“coordinates to what?”
“where we met.”
more crying.
i’m getting good at making her cry (happy tears only).
after dinner #
9pm: home
she was tired from the spa.
i figured we’d just sleep.
her: “i’m not that tired.”
places list: 54
birthday sex.
she was relaxed from the spa.
it was different. slower. connected.
best birthday she’s ever had, she said.
the cost #
spa day: $480
dinner: $280
necklace: $340
total: $1,100
worth it?
she’s my wife.
she deserves everything.
one good trading day pays for this.
no regrets.
dr. r tomorrow #
therapy session tomorrow.
she’ll ask about the birthday.
i’ll tell her about the necklace.
she’ll probably say something about “thoughtful gestures indicating secure attachment.”
i’ll say “or maybe i just love my wife.”
same thing probably.
tonight (june 18, 11:52pm) #
A’s 24th birthday. surprised her with full spa day ($480), sunset dinner ($280), custom necklace with coordinates where we met ($340). total $1,100. she cried three times (all happy). spa relaxed her completely. dinner ocean view, her favorite wine. places list 54 (birthday sex, slower, connected). one good trading day covers this. she deserves everything.
11:52pm wednesday. A’s 24th birthday. full spa day surprise, sunset dinner, necklace with coordinates of coffee shop where we met (33.8573° N, 117.2527° W - la jolla june 13, 2023). she cried opening gift. total $1,100 (one trading day). places list 54. best birthday she’s ever had, she said.
-AK