Anniversary Dinner

Today was our 9th wedding anniversary. This has been a very exciting week as my wife just retired from her job after being in the radio business for 25 years. Her company gave her a great going away party and an iPad2 for a going away gift.

When I got home from work today I had a beautiful table set with candles and some nice music playing. If that wasn't enough my wife made an incredible dinner and I might add it was healthy. As we were eating dinner and having a nice quite moment, I realized how nice it was to spend this special occasion at our home. In the past we would make plans and go out to dinner and we did that because we have been conditioned to do that for years. You know, a special occasion like that you have to go out to dinner.

Since we have taken a different path with our health and eating we decided to stay home. Why spend the money on fancy food when we don't eat like that any more. Not to mention that we know what is in the food we are eating at the house. My wife is an amazing cook and now we are very particular in what we eat. Even when we do go out for dinner we share everything and it is good for you, well you know what I mean. The choices we make is usually the lesser of all evils.

Anyway, the point I wanted to make is that the current economic times have given us an opportunity to go back to the basics. Watching our dollars is becoming a very important factor especially now that my wife has retired. Have you noticed the price of food? How about staples? I went in to buy blades for my razor and I had to pick my chin off the floor when I saw the price of blades! I just want to shave my face, I don't want to buy the company.

Things are getting crazy out there and it is so nice to know that we can enjoy our home and not have to spend money going out. This anniversary dinner was really special tonight because the food was made with love. We didn't have to drive anywhere, fight traffic, wait for a table and could hear each other. So often restaurants always have loud music playing and you can't even hear yourself think. Don't get me wrong, once in awhile it is nice to go out, but I'm liking staying home and enjoying what we have.

The economy is pretty brutal right now, but the positive side of the down economy is it will bring families closer together. Right now, we all need to be closer to our families and our friends. I believe America needs to get back to the basics and simplify our lives. You can't imagine how much more you have with less. Today was a great day and I want to thank my wife for making it so special.