preparing things

Love cant be rushed

Dear
Jodine,

I want to take some time go through our journey together.

October 2023

October 2023

Sometime in 2023•Church

November 2023•Comedy Night
You took me out for a comedy night. We had a wonderful dinner before the show, and the easy comfort between us grew even stronger amidst the laughter.

December 2023•Wedding Cake Rock
An early morning at Wedding Cake Rock. The day that changed the trajectory of my life for the better. You shared a vulnerable moment with me, and that night, we sparked love for the first time with our first kiss.
An early morning at Wedding Cake Rock. The day that changed the trajectory of my life for the better. You shared a vulnerable moment with me, and that night, we sparked love for the first time with our first kiss.

December 2023

Start of Jan 2024•City
Our first full-day date. A day filled with adventure and a pivotal conversation where we defined what we had together. Truly an unforgettable day.
Our first full-day date. A day filled with adventure and a pivotal conversation where we defined what we had together. Truly an unforgettable day.
Our first full-day date. A day filled with adventure and a pivotal conversation where we defined what we had together. Truly an unforgettable day.
Our first full-day date. A day filled with adventure and a pivotal conversation where we defined what we had together. Truly an unforgettable day.
Our first full-day date. A day filled with adventure and a pivotal conversation where we defined what we had together. Truly an unforgettable day.

End of Jan 2024•The Fenwick
An amazing dinner where I first got to express my creativity with love. I prepared flowers and a letter, and we basked in each other's affection as we read it.
An amazing dinner where I first got to express my creativity with love. I prepared flowers and a letter, and we basked in each other's affection as we read it.
An amazing dinner where I first got to express my creativity with love. I prepared flowers and a letter, and we basked in each other's affection as we read it.
An amazing dinner where I first got to express my creativity with love. I prepared flowers and a letter, and we basked in each other's affection as we read it.
An amazing dinner where I first got to express my creativity with love. I prepared flowers and a letter, and we basked in each other's affection as we read it.

End of Jan 2024

Feb 2024
You came back from your holiday, the first time we'd been truly apart. We immediately made a date out of finding an apartment for your family, turning a chore into a memory.
You came back from your holiday, the first time we'd been truly apart. We immediately made a date out of finding an apartment for your family, turning a chore into a memory.

End of Feb 2024

Feb 28, 2024•Mosman
You treated me like a king for my 20th birthday. After an amazing dinner, we found a stunning view of the Harbour and Opera House to celebrate the moment the clock turned twelve.
You treated me like a king for my 20th birthday. After an amazing dinner, we found a stunning view of the Harbour and Opera House to celebrate the moment the clock turned twelve.
You treated me like a king for my 20th birthday. After an amazing dinner, we found a stunning view of the Harbour and Opera House to celebrate the moment the clock turned twelve.
You treated me like a king for my 20th birthday. After an amazing dinner, we found a stunning view of the Harbour and Opera House to celebrate the moment the clock turned twelve.

Feb 28, 2024

March 2024•The Grounds, Sala & The Star
Another perfect, full day of love. We had an amazing breakfast at The Grounds, a beautiful dinner at Sala, and ended with a captivating play at The Star.
Another perfect, full day of love. We had an amazing breakfast at The Grounds, a beautiful dinner at Sala, and ended with a captivating play at The Star.
Another perfect, full day of love. We had an amazing breakfast at The Grounds, a beautiful dinner at Sala, and ended with a captivating play at The Star.
Another perfect, full day of love. We had an amazing breakfast at The Grounds, a beautiful dinner at Sala, and ended with a captivating play at The Star.
Another perfect, full day of love. We had an amazing breakfast at The Grounds, a beautiful dinner at Sala, and ended with a captivating play at The Star.
Another perfect, full day of love. We had an amazing breakfast at The Grounds, a beautiful dinner at Sala, and ended with a captivating play at The Star.
Another perfect, full day of love. We had an amazing breakfast at The Grounds, a beautiful dinner at Sala, and ended with a captivating play at The Star.

Sometime in 2024

April 2024•Jervis Bay
My trip to Jervis Bay with your family. A special time, even if we had to keep our true connection a secret.
My trip to Jervis Bay with your family. A special time, even if we had to keep our true connection a secret.

April 2024•Hunter Valley
Our Hunter Valley trip with friends. Though we were unofficial, everyone teased us. We just denied it and laughed, enjoying our little secret.
Our Hunter Valley trip with friends. Though we were unofficial, everyone teased us. We just denied it and laughed, enjoying our little secret.
Our Hunter Valley trip with friends. Though we were unofficial, everyone teased us. We just denied it and laughed, enjoying our little secret.

May 2024•Vivid Sydney
Before my Hawaii trip, we spent a magical evening together, immersed in the lights and wonder of Vivid Sydney. A perfect send-off.

May 2024•Melbourne
When I returned, we made up for lost time with an unforgettable escape to Melbourne. A perfect getaway with just you, me, and nature.
When I returned, we made up for lost time with an unforgettable escape to Melbourne. A perfect getaway with just you, me, and nature.
When I returned, we made up for lost time with an unforgettable escape to Melbourne. A perfect getaway with just you, me, and nature.
When I returned, we made up for lost time with an unforgettable escape to Melbourne. A perfect getaway with just you, me, and nature.

End of May 2024

June 2024
A big step forward. The day we shared our story and officially told your mum about us.

September 2024
Celebrating your 27th birthday together. It was a joy to spoil you, and I felt so grateful to be part of such a momentous occasion in your life.
Celebrating your 27th birthday together. It was a joy to spoil you, and I felt so grateful to be part of such a momentous occasion in your life.
Celebrating your 27th birthday together. It was a joy to spoil you, and I felt so grateful to be part of such a momentous occasion in your life.

September 2024
I finally got to meet one of the most important people in your life. Seeing that connection, I understood so much more about the wonderful person you are.

November 2024•Hunter Valley
My surprise for you in the Hunter Valley. A full day of planned activities and finding a beautiful place just for ourselves.
My surprise for you in the Hunter Valley. A full day of planned activities and finding a beautiful place just for ourselves.
My surprise for you in the Hunter Valley. A full day of planned activities and finding a beautiful place just for ourselves.
My surprise for you in the Hunter Valley. A full day of planned activities and finding a beautiful place just for ourselves.

November 2024•Hamilton
You brought me into your world by sharing one of your favourite shows, Hamilton. An unforgettable night at the theatre.
You brought me into your world by sharing one of your favourite shows, Hamilton. An unforgettable night at the theatre.

Feb 2025•Bay Run
A simple picnic at the Bay Run. After going through so much together, this was a much-needed moment of peace and a big sigh of relief.
A simple picnic at the Bay Run. After going through so much together, this was a much-needed moment of peace and a big sigh of relief.
A simple picnic at the Bay Run. After going through so much together, this was a much-needed moment of peace and a big sigh of relief.

Feb 2025

Feb 28, 2025
Ringing in my 21st birthday. The only gift I needed was celebrating with the person I love most.
Ringing in my 21st birthday. The only gift I needed was celebrating with the person I love most.
Ringing in my 21st birthday. The only gift I needed was celebrating with the person I love most.

April 2025•Lake Mungo
Our trip to Lake Mungo. It felt like a foreshadowing of our future, spending quality time surrounded by the people we care about.
Our trip to Lake Mungo. It felt like a foreshadowing of our future, spending quality time surrounded by the people we care about.
Our trip to Lake Mungo. It felt like a foreshadowing of our future, spending quality time surrounded by the people we care about.
Our trip to Lake Mungo. It felt like a foreshadowing of our future, spending quality time surrounded by the people we care about.
Our trip to Lake Mungo. It felt like a foreshadowing of our future, spending quality time surrounded by the people we care about.

May 2025
Mother's Day. Seeing how close you've become with my mum and my family is one of my favourite parts of 'us'.

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