I’ll be heading to Bali at the end of the month courtesy of a company trip for 4 days. The last time I was there was about two years ago with T-boy and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip (save for some dodgy inn at Kuta… but still.)

It’s interesting how sometimes I feel as if I don’t really need anyone to hold my hand, and that I can do it all. But sometimes, I’m struck by how better a person I am by being with T-boy; a lot more patient (sometimes), more forgiving (I’m trying, all right?), and a better person all round to live with. Sure, there were ups and downs, but we learned a lot. If we didn’t go through the things we did, we probably wouldn’t be together still.

Prior to this, we both never dated anyone before, and it was during our second year in university. I couldn’t stand him at first—always dodging my questions and being mysterious. But soon we started talking and then he made sandwiches for me for lunch (studio hours were often long and sometimes lonely). We went scouting for plants together to photograph (poisonous ones at that), talked as we finished our projects, and we talked our worries away. We still talk everyday and spend lots of time doing it. People wonder why we still have so much to say after a long time together. It’s simple — I like to listen (most of the time) but not talk so much, and he likes to talk (but he’s also a better listener).

We got together after three months of wondering and waiting, and I have to admit those months were one of the best experiences ever. All those butterflies-in-the-stomach feelings, heart palpitations and shyness was unforgettable.

I rarely talk about him and us on my blog, hence I’m writing this down because I’d like to remember (just in case I had a bout of amnesia… but then again I wouldn’t remember I had a blog. I’m rambling). It was simple. If someone could stand being with me for so long, he’s in the running to become a keeper. Heck, even I would think twice about being with me—especially after so long. So I’m toasting our anniversary of being together for 6 years this coming September.

I’ll be back in time to celebrate with him, so that will be fun.

Have a happy week!