And when I gave the stage a closer look, I realized the walls were embellished with these:
Which reminded me of -- who else? -- D.
That's how curlicues used to operate for us in our long-distance relationship, as a reminder of the other person. Whenever curlicue sightings happened to occur, we'd report them to each other. "I thought of you today when I saw ___________," it went.
I had forgotten about that. But it was nice to remember during my two weeks away from D, especially when I was wishing he could be there.
I got back just in time to celebrate our birthdays together. We'd recently discovered a low-carb flour, so we decided why not test it out on a cake? (Neither of us had enjoyed such a novelty since D's hypoglycemia diagnosis in 2006.) It turned out all right, especially with chocolate cream cheese icing and whipped cream filling.
What we put on it to make it extra special:
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Those special things that link us to our favourite person in the world have such significance. I know exactly what you mean - for us it is any mention of the aurora borealis. I won't say why - I've got to learn to be slightly discreet (yes, I am under orders).
The birthday cake looks glorious. You can't find much that is low-fat or low-carb here. It's amazing how slim the French are really - but then they don't stuff themselves (like me)
xx
Great to be home to celebrate the birthdays together. Cake looks good - any idea how many carbs per slice? I miss cake more than just about anything else! Did you use almond flour by any chance? I'm thinking about getting some of that for the baking that I gave up a little over a year ago.
curlique cake candles...priceless! I love that you guys have that special symbol between you.
Like SuziCate, I love the presence of this symbol in your relationship. Ever since your first curlicue post, I have been thinking about what symbol could represent my relationship with Husband. I suppose it doesn't really count, does it, if I force the issue? :)
Happy belated birthdays!
FF -- the aurora borealis! That has romance written all over it. You're such a tease; now I'm dying to hear the story behind this, but I completely understand your sticking to your orders :)
Sherlock -- I haven't done the math on the carbs, but I will post the recipe soon. Glad to spread some low-carb happiness! The flour, which is enzyme-treated to make it blood-sugar friendly, is available here.
SuziCate -- the candles were an addition in a moment of whimsy. Once we'd iced the cake, it seemed lacking as something for a birthday. Then we found the candles buried in a cabinet and thought, "Hey, why not?"
Kristen -- I'm willing to bet you actually have a symbol and just haven't remembered it yet :). Anything you and your husband take note of or are amused by that isn't necessarily what other people would notice or smile over when you're out and about? I imagine there's a wealth of random objects or images or places or sounds that figure into your history with him. Perhaps from these, something will strike you. (Easier than picking a symbol from scratch -- at least, it would be for me!)
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Happy birthday to both of you. And what a beautifully "symbolic" post. Punctuated with the perfect pictures, too!
Thanks, Jane! :)
i also love that you have a symbol that brings you together even if you aren't together. I'm now trying to figure out what my husband and I may have that is similar. I think anything that reminds us of our days running around the reservoir in nyc would be a symbol of our relationship... days of feeling free and peaceful with one another. Not as simple as a curl but still a symbol!
Happy birthdays to you!
The 1.6! Loved the reservoir around sundown when I was living in Manhattan -- it's nice that you have it as a symbol of a particular time in your life. You've got me wondering what my husband and I will choose in ten years to represent our life together now :)
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