We woke up and he asked me if I wanted breakfast and coffee.
"Just coffee" I smiled into his kissing lips.

My gift had been on the table the night before. I shook it, "Is it a pony?" He winked at me. Pressing my ear closer to the box, "Why is it ticking?" He feigned surprise. In the morning, when I opened it, I found Fry Harness 12in weathered brown leather boots. WHOO HOO!! Just what I asked for, because ...

He threw me on the back of his motorcycle and we rode out to Malibu for lunch. New helmet, rather new leather jacket and new boots ... what a blast. I smiled the whole way there and back, starting at the ocean, feeling the cool air, living life in the moment.

We walked for beers and read books. We talked about life and people.

We walked for Thai massages. O ... dear ... Lord ... heaven. Truly heaven.

Walking back to his apartment, we bantered on ordering food in or going out or renting a movie or just eating ice cream or lounging on the couch ... Eating at Gardel won.

Dinner was a masterpiece. My, what a phenomenal restaurant. From the excellent, friendly service to mouthwatering entrees to the perfect port with the caramel crepes, dinner was delectable and warm and perfect.

As for the after show ... my boyfriend is an amazing man.

My 34th birthday was a lovely birthday.

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