Deeply Touched

I woke up today and found Hubby acting strangely. He was sitting in front of my computer instead of his and when he saw me approaching, he asked me how long I would need it. I frowned and asked him why he needs my computer when he has his own, plus a laptop. He didn't respond and just worked on his computer as I worked on mine. I stepped away from our office to get ready for the day and went to the bedroom to make the bed. I lifted up my pillow to find an I-Touch box! I ran back to him and the following conversation ensued.

Me: "I can't keep this. It's too expensive considering all the expenses we've had the last year!"
Hubby: "But you've been wanting one for some time now."
Me: "Yes, but that doesn't mean I always get what I want. It can wait until our finances have more breathing room. I can't keep this."
Hubby: "You deserve it for tolerating me the last 7 years. Happy Anniversary!"

He then reached under my desk and showed me the I-Touch, which he had already taken out of the box, all charged and ready for the day for my use. I couldn't argue after that. I just started thanking him profusely and playing with my new toy.

I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. My hubby and the way he just is will probably fill the first 100 in that list.

Happy Anniversary, Hunni!

We're Open

I never usually invite people to the opening night of any theatre performance, but last Friday was an exception. Aside from Hubby who's always there to support me, I had my mother-in-law, who could not watch the later shows because she was flying back to Florida, and my friend Melissa from Germany, who happened to schedule a visit the same week we were opening.

The King and I opening night went much better than I expected. We had a great crowd and an almost seamless show. The standing ovation in the end was gratifying and so was the first review that came out the following day. The critic was generous in his praise to everyone. Here's his kind snippet about me.

"Pia as Lady Thiang has a phenomenal voice. Her majestic delivery of "Something Wonderful" is breathtaking with the lyrics and music moving Anna to return to the King. Pia gives the role of the head wife the necessary backbone to reprimand Tuptim for her betrayal of the King as well as to convince Anna to stay in Siam."

Hopefully, that inspires all of us to keep peforming with the same energy in the next five weeks although I feel a bad chest cold coming on. I really hope I can recover by the time Thursday rolls in.