Minis

This year, the hubby got bitten by the romantic bug and made some last minute decision to surprise me with a ‘little‘ gift. On Valentine’s Day, I was the super nanny for my two adorable niece and nephew and after a long day’s work with the kids, I was too exhausted, too flabbergasted and dying for some good night rest.

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When I got home, I got into posting my afterthoughts of the nanny job and plunked onto the bed, half closing my eyes when I felt my head hit some hard stuff on my pillow. I pried open my eyes to see what was the cause of the crunching noise and saw a small box, neatly wrapped up, sitting on my pillow. Apparently, the hubby left it there for me, as a surprise, I suppose. And boy was I surprised this time! I mean, we hardly ever give each other presents on V Day and I didn’t even get him one this year. The thought didn’t even cross my mind. I thought we had made a pack not to get gifts for each other on Valentine’s.

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However, a present is still a present. And presents bring out the kids in us all the time. The wonderment of what’s inside. The anticipation of hoping for something fabulous. And of course, the simple glee of just tearing the wrapper with abandon and not just carefully unwrapping it. And tearing the wrapper I did.

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All I can say is that, the hubby, although his usual aloofness sometimes irritate me, really listens to me. He may not listen to me all the time when I yak non-stop or nag him till he goes bonkers. But he does listen to the little things I mentioned at times when I did not expect him to listen and he truly puts into his heart, the little gestures I made or words I said when I was least paying attention.

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So, at one point of time, I think I did squeal in delight, mentioning that I just LOOOOVE the groovy little Japanese mini-food. And he remembered.

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These were what I discovered in my Valentine’s present this year.

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Something simple, seemingly unromantic (no diamond rings, flowers or glamorous stuffs) but thoughtful. And I love them. (Of course, I don’t know what to do with them, now that I have them…so I guess I just take pics of them and later, put it away till I find a way to display them).

This is truly one heck of a thoughtful gift. You truly know me, KP. Love ya! MUAKS!!!

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Four little boxes altogether.

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I put them all together and had a Great Japanese Feast. Hehe!

*Itadakimasu = means Enjoy your meal in Japanese.

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I love the little packet of Soba noodles. So cute! Just look at the pair of little chopsticks to the left of my finger!

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How about some corn? The watermelon is hidden behind them.

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These are the mini Dim Sum I bought from Hong Kong. Wished I got more of these to put together with the Japanese food.

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Tags: Japanese Mini Food