Tails’ Blography

The husband to be survey!

I found this on someone’s blog I stumbled upon by chance, and well I love surveys haha so here we go (please copy and redo this into your own blog, and link back to mine so I can read yours!):

How long have you been together: 8 years on the 12 Oct 2011

How old is he? He turned 31 at the beginning of this year

Who said I love you first? Probably me…though I’m not sure…perhaps it was him?

Who eats more? Me. No contest! I can polish off pasta and sushi like there is no tomorrow! He eats like a bird!

Who is taller? Definately him, by a head! I love that he can put his chin on my head hehe

Whose temper is worse? Uhhh, me! I like to shout and stomp, he likes to avoid.

Who does the laundry? Both of us, but if I’m really honest, its 60-40 in his favour.

Who sings better? Me! He doesnt like his singing, but when he does its such a rare occasion I always quieten up to listen. He usually sings when he thinks no one is listening.

Who is smarter? I’d say he’s smarter, but I’m more savvy.

Who does the dishes? The dishwasher. Lol, its 50-50 as one unpacks and the over packs the dishwasher.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you’re looking at the bed, then me. If you’re lying on the bed, then him haha.

Who pays the bills? Mostly him, but I do my part equally where possible.

Who mows the lawn? My mom haha! She mows her lawn beautifully, and the guys who mow our lawn (we’re in an apartment block) mow it down to the roots, which is so hard to get growing, so they’ve been instructed to leave it alone now!

Who cooks dinner? This one is 60-40 in my favour haha but out of who buys dinner when we eat out, its him all the way.

Who drives when you are together? Depends on who’s car we’re in. My car, I drive. His car, he drives. We take his comfy bmw most often though

Who is more stubborn? Hmm….hard to say. In most aspects, its me…but then in other aspects, its him. Nope, I think its 50-50 here.

Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Me…cos I hate fighting. But he’s not one to not admit when he’s wrong, if that makes sense.

Whose parents do you see the most? Definately mine. His are in another city.

Who has more friends? Probably me, but they’ve become our friends. He’s rather introverted and prefers online gaming and close friends, rather than myself who has a few close friends, but I love chatting and making new ones.

Who has more siblings? We’re even, as far as I know. We both have an older sister.

Was it love at first sight? No! Haha. I actually have to admit I had a boyfriend when I met him, so I wasnt looking for a new relationship, and when he met me, his friend was the one who was into me, though I cant fathom why, as I was working at Spur in a spur t-shirt, looking all exhausted as usual by that time of the night.

A boat outside Die Strandloper restuarant

So after more than half a year gone by, I needed a holiday! I tried to organise some friends, new and old, together for a weekend away at Langebaan (inspired by my upcoming 5 year anniversary with Michael), but unfortunately circumstances dictated that it would be only Michael and I.
   I was sad, but what better way to spend an anniversary than with the person you love and only the person you love!?! In preparation, I made a Banana Bread in my dad’s bread machine… um, well, lesson learnt: mix cake recipes’ ingredients yourself and dont trust machine to do it properly for you (like they say it will – though the bread comes out great)!

The Banana Bread That Wasnt Quite Done

*sigh* And the inside wasnt cooked properly, so it was like eating dough….I still ate some though haha.

The weekend got off to a rocky start….was supposed to have hair cut and coloured before I left, but mom didnt plan for cutting, so I ran late on leaving for Langebaan while she fitted me in between her other customers (thanks, Mom! ). Also tried to make some Sesame Seed Snaps but both batches didnt come out properly
Then we left for Langebaan, arrived, realised Michael forgot his bath towel and slipslops, and we forgot coffee and sugar, and that we didnt plan anything for dinner that night. We dashed off to the shops, to arrive back to find our keyhole lying on the floor…someone must have tried to get in! We had to then use the back door thereafter. *sigh*

The second day was better, cloudy at first, but gorgeous day by noon – spent most of the day wandering around semi naked (whaaat? it was our anniversary weekend after all ) and tanning in the sunroom while reading, playing cards, and backgammon. Went for some walks on the beach in town, walked through the shops to see what had changed since our last visit (April 2007). Came back home and lazed about until dinner at Driftwoods (if you go to Langebaan, you HAVE to eat at this restaurant, or at the least try their cocktails – YUM!!).

Went to Driftwoods and got our regular table in the corner, overlooking the beach. While we were waiting on our food, we saw a seal diving around in the waves! I ordered a Bahana Rama (very rum-and-coconutty), and Michael ordered Love on the Rocks (like a Sex on the Beach, only with cranberry juice instead of OJ and grenadine). For food, I ordered the Seafood Tagliatelli was was simply outstanding!! There was so much seafood I couldnt believe it!! And it was my first time eating clams too! Michael ordered the sirloin (they gladly swapped it for rump at his request) and calamari (which I tasted and was great!). We were so full afterwards, we had to practically be rolled home!

The last day was spent relaxing, shopping, taking photos on the beach and at Die Strandloper, and cleaning up and preparing to go home. Photos can be seen in Recent Photos slideshow.

All in all it was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a looooong time, and one that wont quickly be forgotten.
Here’s to another 5 years (at least) with my wonderful and caring man!