The Most Romantic Things

With all the whining that's been going on in Petaling Street about Valentine's Day, Malaysian men, and love in general, I count myself lucky to be surrounded by people who are fine examples of what we should all strive for.

Remember when Meesh and Ash wrote something about effort? People, pay attention to them.

I met up with a friend for coffee yesterday. He was planning his life - the house, the job move, the wedding. He's going in neck-deep in a lot of things to be with his life partner, neck-deep - which doesn't mean the whole 'let's do a fancy wedding thing', but serious stuff, like buying a place near her family, moving to be closer to her, negotiating car parks in their new apartment, knocking down walls...

Despite having closed the deal (she agreed to marry him), he has planned this elaborate exercise today to surprise her. He'd kill me if I said anything, so I won't. But suffice to say that the gift he bears says how much he knows her, and the thought that went into planning the appearance has all the markings of a great project manager.

One common thread I've found in acts that melt the heart is that it's not just about 'you', it's all about 'us'.

Good luck friend, hope she's not too surprised when you show up!