Friday, August 28, 2009

20th Anniversary

Seems like even our hags are starting to notice the ephemeral quality of our fleeting relationships. After all most gay couples tend to last but the flicker of a candle. All it takes is the mere whisper of a tempest to snuff it out.

Sad fact that.

But what made me smile just the other day was a passing comment from Fabulous Fiona. Teasing her on her recent penchant for all things Bollywood ( including the men ), she tried to distract me by talking about Charming Calvin instead.

Fiona : You've been dating like forever!
Paul : Doesn't seem that long.
Fiona : Well for gay men, a year of commitment's like five!
Paul : Ooh. Since we've been together around four years, can I start celebrating my 20th Anniversary?
Fiona : A china wedding! How appropriate!

One year is like five for a heterosexual commitment? Ouch.

But well, 20 years. So what to do to commemorate this momentous day?

Confused
Paul : Wow. 2 decades! Who'd have thought!
Fiona : An old married couple?
Paul : No complaints there.
Fiona : Time for a baby?
Paul : Maybe. A Penan baby perhaps?

Not that we've settled on a particular day. Unlike some cooing lovebirds, neither of us can recall the day we got together. Being the indolent sloth that he is, I doubt Charming Calvin even remembered to note down the date.

Fortunately we managed to get this far without being ascribed one of those annoying hybrid names given to couples such as Brangelina or TomKat. Or even my adoring friends Jelanis. But maybe for the china anniversary, it would be fun to try a combination.

Calvin and Paul.

Maybe Palvin? Paulvin? Caul? Calul?

Eh. They just don't have the wow factor. Maybe an autumn honeymoon in Shanghai to celebrate instead? :)

16 comments:

William said...

Try some regression hypnotherapy. We may get a date out of you guys yet!

Cheryl said...

CaPa... sounds better :P

Bradley Hyunckel said...

paulvin seem so nice couple name...

and happy 20th annivers to you dudes in "heteromo" world,just to be nice to you even though its doesnt my things...

a said...

20 years already? SO quick! So where did the '7 years itches' gone? Haha. Well done didn't realize it has been that long. But knowing Calvin, he can stay that way 100 years or more...

Janvier said...

We're reading back the Jelanis parody conversation in your previous post! Still has us in stitches!

friendlybaliboy said...

Nice story. I liked it. 20 years... hmmm

Anonymous said...

Ahhh nice Shanghai...xintiandi will be a perfect place to celebrate your anniversary..don't forget to go d2.

Little Prince said...

i think i like PAU-LIN better. :P

Gratitude said...

Charming Calvin an indolent sloth? Ouch!

Little Dove said...

Happy 20th Anniversary! Wishing you many more to come.

Anonymous said...

Congrats=)That's really something...even to make it through a whole year.

Anonymous said...

Congrats=)That's really something...even to make it through a whole year.

Anonymous said...

Happy 20th anniversary to you two. I guess we are on the same boat coz me and Odd have been together for almost 4 years except for the thing that we are finally married now. So now I am back to square one when it comes to anniversaries.

Unknown said...

congratz!


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savante said...

Trying to imagine Calvin in hypnosis. Isn't he already semiconscious half the time, william? :)

Sounds like a place, cheryl!

Thanks, brad.

Oh yes, he is a placid sort, ning.

At least Jelanis has toned down on that sort of thing, janvier :)

Theoretically at least, putu!

Will do so, anon.

Paul-in. Interesting idea, prince.

Why ouch? It's okay. I don't mind most times, gratitude.

Thanks, lil dove and adrian! And ultraman!

A legally binding document would be even better, chas!

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Fiona said...

I'll be your maid of honour as promised!!