Did you see the recent Gallup poll, which says that Republicans are more likely to be in love than Democrats? Who knew? i guess for the Dems, it's all about the sex.

As for myself, well, gee, i don't know. A few months ago i would have said no, definitely no. Now, i'm not too sure. Last night, a bit more was added to the yes side of my romance ledger by yours truly's significant other.

First thing we did was catch a matinee showing of The Return of the King. That was by my request. i wanted to see it one more time before the Oscars. It was my first time seeing it with Jason, and i promised myself i would not cry during the final act. But i did, silly sentimental me. i sobbed as usual. It was embarrassing; i got J's shoulder all wet.

Afterwards, we ate at an Italian place in Pasadena, which was way too crowded even though it was still early. We had a nice dinner and exchanged gifts. He gave me a bracelet, which is just beautiful. The gems aren't real of course, but i don't mind. i can't help it if my birthstones are so expensive. i bought him a fountain pen.

Afterwards, we strolled through Old Pasadena. We went into a cigar store just for the smell, and almost bought a couple of stogies. i resisted the temptation to go into Barnes & Noble. We walked through the Banana Republic and the Pottery Barn, and all the while we kept each other laughing with witty repartee.

We arrived at another overcrowded bar that i wanted to go into. We looked at the line outside and Jason said, "this sucks, I have a better idea." He led me back to his car but refused to tell me where we were going. Finally i realized why he wanted to have our Valentine's date in Pasadena: he'd bought tickets to the Pasadena Jazz Institute's Coltrane tribute. What a surprise! Jason's not a jazz fan, but he must have noticed the stack of Coltrane CDs in my room. That was so thoughtful of him. i enjoyed the show a lot. i hope J did too, but i'm afraid some of that music can be an acquired taste.

There was a little bit of juvenile hand holding and giggling too, which can be fun. Jason is actually a very charming, decent and nice guy. My opinion of him when we first met wasn't awful, but i did think he was something of a player. Now that we know each other better, i see him differently and i'm impressed. So all in all i had a very romantic time yesterday. Definitely one of my nicer Valentine's Days. After Colby and Tommy and Pete, i think deserve a nice one.

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