Romantic night

   Since February, Alex and I have been going to a six-week date series at Altadena SDA Church. It is for couples who want to better their marriage, whether they are going through difficult times or not. My co-teacher, Linda Williams, told us about this, and Alex and I readily signed up. The program is called "The Art of Marriage." So far, it has been really good. It reminds me that marriage is to honor God and a reflection of Him. Couples overtime become emotionally divorced, and Alex and I do not want that to happen in our marriage. We want to be a better husband and wife. These are the things that stuck in my mind:

1. Our spouse is a gift from God.
2. Our spouse should be prioritized even if you already have children.
3. There is an enemy, and it is not your spouse.

   Last night, we did not have a session because it was supposed to be a creative date night. Alex thought of something, and he was not telling me. He brought me to Malibu along the Pacific Coast Highway. We parked by the road close to the seashore. We declined our seats and just enjoyed the sound of the waves (my favorite sound in the whole world!). We then opened our sunroof and watched the stars. That was a sight to behold! I remember my days in Palau wherein my friends would bring a mat and blanket in the middle of a track field or by the seashore, and we would just relax and chitchat. That experience also reminded me of the alarm clock Alex brought when I was pregnant. That special clock make various sounds that relax me - waves, forest, rain, etc. I forgot that clock because it has been a long time since I have listened to those sounds from the clock. It is ironic because that is the same clock that wakes us up every morning.

   That was the most romantic moment in my life since I gave birth to Cinzia. It was special. Alex then proposed something to me, a new habit that we shall be practicing for the rest of our lives. You see, marriage is all about the small stuff, so he thought about this idea which really cracked me up. But I am willing to give it a try. It is cute anyway. He proposed that whenever we are on the road, and we are at a full stop due to a red light, we would kiss. The idea was just hilarious! I thought of how Cinzia would react as she grows riding with us. I also thought about her sharing this with her friends later or even to her boyfriend/s. That is quite embarrassing! Alex, on the other hand, seemed like he has thoroughly thought about it. Well, I truly appreciated the thought to spice up our relationship. So we started "the new habit" last night. It was not that bad. I actually liked it.=)