Ann and I have been dating almost 12 months now. She moved in with me in November last year and things have been pretty smooth overall. There is the occasional cultural misunderstanding, but because her language skills have improved and because I make an effort to be culturally aware, these are really few and far between.

We had a late Valentines Day because we both had commitments on the actual day. She chose Rashays restaurant in Penrith as a tribute to the our early dating experience last year. On that Easter Sunday, we walked for a long while in Parramatta, before I finally found a place open in Merrylands. It was a Rashays. It was hot noisy and full but we were together.

Upon returning home, Ann noticed that her charming boyfriend had procured chocolates and flowers to top off the day. Which is when he took this photo.