February 20, 1994
Today’s our 19th wedding anniversary!
Here’s a picture from our wedding. That’s not my tugboat man; it’s Ed Westwick, Gossip Girl‘s Chuck Bass. Handsome guy, huh? Dreamy…sigh.
Nineteen years ago –WOW– it seems like it was only yesterday. I remember looking everywhere for a wedding gown and I found that one at a thrift store–what a treasure! It was ten dollars. I couldn’t believe my luck. It looked like it had never been worn. It was exactly what I had envisioned; romantic, lacy, old-fashioned.
My girlfriend worked for a floral warehouse and her gift to me was that magnificent bouquet and all the wedding flowers.
It was a really lovely day.
Our house landline rang at 7:00 a.m. this morning. It was the 
captain calling from his sat phone to wish me a happy anniversary!
I haven’t heard his voice since he left and it was a special treat to have a real conversation.
With all the technology we take for granted in our day-to-day lives, it’s amazing to think that there are still places that don’t have full access to incessant communication.
I’m kinda used to delayed celebrations and I know we’ll make up for it when he returns so I’m not too sad. I’ll just keep the champs on ice a bit longer, that’s all!
I always try to put a positive spin on situations like this–to think about it as something to look forward to, not something I’m missing or deprived of. Glass half full and all that.
Happy Anniversary,Kiddo and to the Capt.(LOVE the insert! One day I’m going to sneak up on that guy of yours!)
Thank you! I’ll just keep the champs on ice a bit longer. He’s got eyes in the back of his head.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 6:48 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy Anniversary!!! and what a great surprise for you
xoxo
It was really nice to hear his voice, but kinda sad, to tell you the truth. oh well. It won’t last forever.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 6:50 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
He’ll be home in no time. (((hugs)))
Hugs back. I hope so!
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 3:50 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
A very happy anniversary to you both. I hope the celebration to come is everything you envision. xxx
How very sweet! Thank you! I’d love to have another boat ride to our special beach at the lagoon. Nothing fancy.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:04 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Fancy can be overrated. Together is the important part.
True dat, sistah! High five!
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Congratulations! I am celebrating your love! And what a wonderful surprise to hear his voice!!!
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu
So lovely. Such a beautiful quote by Lao Tzu. And thank you, my friend. I’ll confess to being just a teensy bit sad!
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
It is always so when you are in love, because you are forever a part of someone else.
sniff sniff, make me tear up, why don’t you? only kidding, it is the most wonderful feeling, I agree.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy Anniversary! I’m glad you were able to talk to him. You should be proud of your love and dedication to each other–staying married and devoted to each other is not the norm.
Be well Mrs. SeaShells.
Oh, you’re full of bs, ha ha ha, I’ve always wanted to say that to you. No really, thank you very much. I do confess to missing him just a teensy bit but really who else’d put up with a girl who really thinks she’s a princess?
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
I would no be able to handle a long separation from my hubs. Dare God, did I just admit to that on the Internet?
Captain is a saint for putting up with you
And yes I am full of B S
You and I have found special men. There aren’t that many of them.
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Indeed.
Congrats on your anniversary. Sounds like you are lucky to have found each other!
You are very kind! I am a lucky girl, that’s for sure!
Happy Anniversary!!
*hugs* (You looked stunning in the dress!!)
Thank you RaRa! Hugs back
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 11:47 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Wish you long-lasting happiness in your marriage life !
Kindly put, thank you!
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 12:15 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy Anniversary! So glad that you got a phone call from him. I love the dress also. Agree that good ones are hard to find and glad that we both found ours ♥
Dresses or guys or both? ha ha
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 12:18 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Actually both..lol. Was tired last night, apparently
19 years! Congratulations. Great that you got to speak to him. I think you should go into business helping other brides. Goodness, if you think of the money spent on wedding dresses and you looked so beautiful in your $10 one.
Been there, done that. I used to do events. Brides are a tough crowd. They don’t want to save money, they want to spend as much as possible, at least the ones I worked with!
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 1:13 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy Anniversary! And I also love the dress, it looks like what Elizabeth Taylor wore in “Father of the Bride” (I’ve been on a TCM kick).
LOVE Liz Taylor. Oh, if only I had her tiny waist and lavender eyes! That was one of my favorite films.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 4:25 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy 19th! I am glad you were able to connect with him this morning! Hope the real anniversary reunion goes even better than imagined!
All I want to do is have a picnic! I love to sit outside and eat.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 4:27 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Congrats! HAPPY HAPPY! 19 years–what an accomplishment and how sweet that he was able to call. There is something to be said for delayed gratification so I know you’ll celebrate in style when he gets home.
Thank you! Yes, it’s nice to have something to anticipate,
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 7:19 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Oh the picnic you will have! Happy anniversary dear one.
You are a lovely lady, thank YOU!
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 8:18 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy Anniversary! 19 years wow & you don’t look a day older! Loved the music video from Carly Rae Jephson – I had never seen it before. Of course I knew of the song, she is Canadian after all, but I hadn’t seen the video. I was dancing in my chair!
It’s a great song to singalong with, even if you aren’t thirteen (ahem, ME!)
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy Anniversary! I love your wedding gown. You look beautiful! {{Hugs}}
Hugs back to you and thank you!
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 6:08 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Congratulations! Happy Anniversary. My humans will be married 19 years in August as well!
Thank you, woof! and give your humans a big lick across the face for their 19th!
I sure will! Woowoowoo and Schnugs to you!
Happy Anniversary! Love the photo of you chatting in bed on the pink phone. And that music video was really cute!
Funny. I’m Princess Rosebud so I needed a Princess Phone and I drink Princesa champagne!
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 9:07 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Happy belated Anniversary! I haven’t been up on reading my blogs lately so I’m a little behind. I’m glad you got a phone call from your beloved Captain, I bet that was a nice surprise. I must say I seriously laughed at the “Call me Maybe” music video, I have listened to that song dozens of times but never seen the video, hilarious! A nice, and funny ending to your post!
I never watched the vid before and the ending was a surprise to me too! Nice to hear from you, I know you are busy busy prepping for your big move and life change! I’m hopeful this is a wonderful next step in your life and I admire you for being so brave!
On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Thanks so much! So many people have told me that and it feels good, because I don’t always feel that way!
Your wedding dress is beautiful!! Happy belated congrats. Just catching up..sigh!
thank you kindly! Take a break, relax, have some tea!
On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo