February 13, 2012
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Weekend Celebrations
Tuesdays are really bad for us, so we decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day this past weekend. Since I knew I wasn’t going to see her this coming week because @Timmmmmmy and I will be in Los Angeles, I wanted to make sure we had a good time and that she was well taken care of. One of the things I did was cook her a full course meal, which was actually the first time I’ve done so. I’ve made food for her before of course, but never to this extent.
After doing some research and picking foods that I knew she would enjoy, I came up with the following simple, yet effective menu:
Appetizer: Tuna and Tobiko Salad with Japanese Mayo
Main Course: Asian Flavored Pork Chops with Baked Asparagus and Rice
Dessert: Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (Thanks to @Cakalusa and @amuse_bouche for the idea!)
Drinks: Kahlua and Ginger Ale (Crazy delicious!)I was definitely nervous I would somehow mess everything up, being that it was my first time making all of these recipes. All and all though, everything turned out tasty and the girlfriend was pleased. Woohoo!
In addition to our Valentine weekend, we also celebrated her birthday the weekend before. As a gift, I got her a butterfly in a jar. You know how hard it is to find a butterfly in the winter?? Took forever to finally catch one!
In addition, we spent a comfortable night at a spa & resort hotel in Maryland. I booked the king suite, which was one of the best hotel rooms I’ve ever stayed at. Take a look:
They even had a jacuzzi in the living room!
Obviously, it became my seat during the Super Bowl. Feels good, man.It has been a great couple of weekends…but now, my wallet’s hurting
. Oh well, worth it!Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Comments (69)
Butterfly? What is this demonry?!
You can never go wrong with a jacuzzi.
The first thing I thought was, “I hope that little butterfly isn’t scared with Cindy tapping on the glass”, lol. Seems eventful & those CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES LOOK DELISH. omgyuuum. I’m so glad you & Cindy are doing well. Her laughter, smile & youthful soul compliment you well. Do send her my love!
P.S. you’re a kick ass boyfriend. OHHHYEEEAH!
LOS ANGELES. YEEEEEE BOYYYYYYYYYY.
Wow, nice. Happy Valentine’s Day too Alex.
You are a good boyfriend.
Aww, how sweet! Does she xanga too?
She is a lucky girl. Nice couple, wish you both happy valentine
Pretty awesome ;D Wish you both a Happy Valentine’s Day!
You guys are such a cute couple! In a way, I’m doing what you’re doing but celebrating it later..a lot easier in my book ;3
Cook ALL the things! Glad it all came out great.
that last pic is sooo cute. awwww
happy vagina day
Aww, you’re a good boyfriend!
@sonychak - Get one for Michelle, but in a different color
@ClashoftheTaiten - Definitely need one in my future house
@HelloKitty0809 - We were watching your Beyonce video this past weekend. We were entertained, to say the least haha
@fLiPgUy31O - Looking forward to some good CA food! Oh, and you I guess.
@silverlocket_88 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
@Passionflwr86 - @pikachooseyou - Trying!
@clubsmiley - Nah, not enough time
@stevew918 - thanks!
@Hinase - you’re having a staycation too?
@CaKaLusa - Make more food videos!
@bonmots - Happy Vagina Day to you too!
@Roadlesstaken - oh, there’s a new one. posting it tomorrow.
Haha lovely! Wish my boyfriend would make me dinner, LOL.
Looks like you’ve had a lovely couple weekends.
Kahlua and ginger ale? I enjoy both on their own, but I can’t imagine them together.
And holy frack that is an amazing suite you got!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your girlfriend is mighty lucky to have you
So what did she get you for V-Day?
Nice job! Why butterfly though? And she is totally going to kill that thing tapping it like that! Did you guys not see Finding Nemo! Lol
@Roadlesstaken - Hahaha no. Just celebrating Valentine’s Day days later. You did it earlier but I’m doing it later ;D
@Cestovatelka - Can’t imagine? It’s even on their website! http://www.kahlua.com/us/cocktails/refreshing/kahlua-ginger-ale/ . She got me chocolate, a shirt, and a card
@BaBiixJo - There’s a quote she likes that had a butterfly in it. Btw, that’s not a real butterfly!
@Thatslifekid - indeed indeed. Now, my past weekdays are a different story…
@asrial86 - convince him! Does he know how?
@Roadlesstaken - going back to work after epic weekends is not my favorite.
@Roadlesstaken - lol, he can cook breakfast food, but nothing else. And I don’t much like breakfast food.
! He didn’t learn how to make awesome chinese food from his dad. His dad’s food is amazing!!!!
Holy cow, you are an awesome boyfriend!! I am impressed by the chocolate strawberries, that’s all it would take to make me happy.
Super awesome. She’s so lucky!!
That’s romantic. And everything in your menu looks yummy too.
@leaflesstree - It’s pretty fast and easy to make!
@babiipnay7o6 - Or perhaps I am?
@simplysuzu - Thanks. The pork chops didn’t come out exactly the way I wanted it, but it was still good.
The dinner looks yummy!
Glad you had a great weekend! Cheers!
too cute, happy valentines day to the both of you!!
hahah I was about to say! she’s so cruel for tapping on the jar, but then I saw the link! pretty cool!!
Good job, Alex!!
Happy V-day!!
khalua and ginger ale? seriously? ok, a must try.
It sounds like a plan! Well done!!
I’m damn happy to see you guys had a great weekends. ENVY YOU!!!! =D
But please let the poor butterfly go…
@Xbeautifully_broken_downX - cheers to you!
@suuperstar - Are you spending Valentine’s Day with a certain someone you’ve been talking about?
@Ladiiee - Awesome gift, right??
@rudyhou - it was a recommended mix on the Kahlua site!
@gasdoc73 - thanks!
@I_love_Burma - Did you click on the link below that video? It’s not a real butterfly haha
You are such a thoughtful boyfriend!!
@Roadlesstaken - lol! i skipped it.
thank goodness it wasn’t a real one. otherwise, i’d think you are soooo cruelllllll. 
haha
It`d be awesome if you could give chivalry lessons to all men.
aww how cute and lovely.
@prettykay04 - Thanks, although I have a feeling I can still do better
@I_love_Burma - I was waiting for someone to mention animal cruelty haha
@nimbusthedragon - Oh gosh no. Definitely better candidates out there to give those lessons! Thanks for saying that though.
@lilopinkie - =)
@Roadlesstaken - REALLY!?
That’s so cool! I want fake fishies that swim now! 
@BaBiixJo - I think they do exist, but yeah fake butterfly are better!
This is awesome!
@Roadlesstaken - haha no i kinda shoo’ed away every guy around.
Aw you guys look so cute together
Both our birthdays are also around Vday!
@BoulderChristina - you’re awesome for saying that!
@suuperstar - Playing hard to get, eh?
@doritos4breakfast - Does that make things more convenient?
@Roadlesstaken - just don’t feel like wasting anyone’s time, and i dont wanna place emotional investment on someone that i know is not right for me. i dont wanna lead anyone on. if that’s playing hard to get, then yes hahahaha
Yummm the food looks deeelicious! Happy love day.
Wow, you cooked her an entire meal!? It must really be love! =D
@suefa_lee - Happy Valentine’s Day!
@christao408 - I know it’s not as good as your dishes, but maybe one day I’ll get there haha
Kahlua! <3 I hope she doesn’t keep tapping the glass with that butterfly. LOL Poor butterfly. But cute idea!
Yay for spas!
So romantic! Your gf has an adorable accent
@jennfaceee - Yes, poor FAKE butterfly haha.
@BlissfulRedemption - Spas are amazing!
@ShimmerBodyCream - I like it a lot too. She somehow gained a British accent while learning English in China.
You need to give lessons…
Seriously…
omgg…butterfly in a jar? In the winter time? Is there like a special meaning to it or something?
@temporarilyinnocent - Haha what I did wasn’t that great =), but thanks!
@miss_dizzao - Well, she likes blue and butterflies. Btw, that isn’t a real butterfly! Click on the link underneath that video to see what I mean.
she’s one lucky girl!
oh my gosh I just now saw this! That dinner looks so good. and the hotel is very nice!
Thats adorable! shes a lucky girl
@ice_babe_4eva - @Mizlilaznduckie - Maybe I’m the lucky one, ya?
@HeLLo_Bianca - I see how much you care about me hmph! j/k
I applaud you good sir. Well done haha.
@Roadlesstaken - haha youre both lucky! there!
@Dare2BDiferentt - thanks buddy!
Chocolate, strawberries, butterfly, dine and wine… whoa whoa!
It sounds like you both had a great time relaxing (I hope you didn’t really watch the football game from the Jacuzzi… hahaha).
@RestlessButterfly - I bet you liked the butterfly!
@ElusiveWords - I did…is that a problem???
That’s great that you had an awesome time celebrating Valentine’s day, and her birthday. Your food looks great! =)
And that hotel room is awesome! You had an amazing seat to watch the Super Bowl!
@making_a_comeback_05 - Oh how I could use another night at that hotel right now. So stress lately..