02.16.2010: First Year Of Togetherness

"Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you"

As the band played softly in the dim red light, only thing we could do was hold our hand and sit silently blankly staring at the band. Her head leaning on my shoulder and mind engrossed in memories of last one year. 2009 year just flew by and we just completed one year of togetherness. 16 Feb 2010

We had been long waiting for this day and have been planning from about a month, where we want to be and how we want to celebrate it. Countless hours of Googling, Kayaking and deal searching we zeroed on our destination. Gifts that I had order started coming in well before time and I was all set for huge surprise. I just couldn’t wait to show it off to her but then at the same time, didn’t want to spoil that one special moment and smile that I love so much. Quietly I collected all gifts, cards and in my mind decided what time and how to deliver each. I was ready and on top of my game.

But then it came in: Blizzard of 2010. 55 inches of snow in 5 days. It snowed from 5th till 10th. All the plans started to go deep down in snow. Upcoming weather for the week didn’t look any bright either. 16th was on Tuesday and we were expecting snow on 15 and 17. Another storm warning was everywhere. I think I even went through tips of 'driving in icing conditions'. But nothing can prepare us for the bad weather and chances of being stuck at home on 14 and 16 loomed large and looked quite possible. With delays and snow everywhere, gifts that Shalini had ordered for me didn’t arrive. On 12th with stone cold heart we finally gave in to the destiny and decided to be at home.


But the wind of change soon blew in taking away the clouds and we had clear weather for next 2 days. on 13 night we decided to pack our bags and leave first thing in the morning. We made a quick call to Pocono Palace and were on our way for the anniversary romantic getaway. Driving through the snow filled landscape was just an awesome experience. As we drove through mountains and valleys it only got better. If this was the beginning, what followed next was breathtaking.

We got our own private Lakeside Chalet with a huge Jacuzzi and a fire place.

14: Valentines Day we drove all the way to Mt. Airy Casino, re-living the Vegas Memories. Buffet was awesome and our gambling loosing spree continued here also. But it was all the more fun hanging out and just having fun. With her Red Top and dazzling hairdo she looked so beautiful. "I Love You tungu".

15: House Of Candles. Saw live Ceramic Candle making. It was nice and warming.
Next was Camelback Trail. It was freeeezzzzzzzzzzzing over the top. We wrapped ourselves in all the clothes we could find. 2 sweaters, 2 jackets, caps, gloves, snow boots. We were loaded with layers, looked funny and moved funny. It was hard to recognize each other in such disguise.
As the evening approached it got all the more cold and windy. We took our way back into our cozy room and decided to call it a day.

16: The DDay. We exchanged gifts on 15th night. Got a beautiful engraved ring band from my sweetheart. It was just the one I always wanted. We had reserved this day to spend only in the resort and enjoy all the amenities.
First thing, we went for Snow Mobling or simply put Snow Biking or scooter. It was pulsating. Shalini was sitting right behind me as we took lap after lap and enjoyed the bumpy ride. It was awesome and thrilling. Got to take some amazing snaps and had loads of fun.
Next on the cards was Skiing. We got all geared up and started on our Cross Country Ski. More than ski first it was walk with skis on. Our aim was to reach the nearest Hill slide and then take a plunge. But didn’t know the path to hill was full of falls. I am sure I fell once, Shalini twice but still we managed to reach the hill to which when we reached didnt look that tall. But anyway this was the time to do what we came for. With courage in her heart and ski in hands she took the first plunge and fell big time with legs all locked up and crossed in weird ways. Only way out: take out your skis sweetheart.
Then it was my turn. Cautiously I took it slow but fell as soon I started sliding. As I was trying to get on my feet, I started to slide again. I was almost sitting down on skis and sliding down, but still I managed to fall again. I was in seven heaven and couldn’t stop laughing. Shalini was standing clicking every moment of it. I went back again and repeated it again sitting on the skis and sliding down.
Soon we were exhausted of laughing and snow fight and went back to our room to get ready for the evening.

Shalini wore a stunning dress that she had bought for the occasion and I dressed neatly in shirt and jeans as we made our way to the club. It was just so all well decorated, warm and cozy that each step felt so beautiful. We sat down on the bar tried out the drink of the day "Fusion". The photographer came in and we happily posed for her. We wanted to take the memories of the day back with us.
Dinner was just the starting of the evening. We were then invited for "Mardi Gras" live music show. Band played beautiful love songs as we sat in our booth holding hands and absorbing every moment. It was right there when I felt so lucky to have her in my life and realized how much I love her. I just sat there silently hugging her and falling in love over and over again. Given a chance I would do it all over again.

As the music came to and end we were treated with our last wish. "Chocolate Fantasy Dinner" we could dip anything and everything in the chocolate fountain. Shalini always wanted to have strawberry dipped and I am glad she got her wish.

It was one of the most magical times that we had spent together. The first year they say is always the best and it had been so true for us. We have had such amazing time and seek God's blessing to continue having the same. May our friendship and Love get stronger by each passing day. I Love You Sweetheart and this is for you. mmmuuuuaaaahhhh.