For some St. Patrick's Day fun, plan ahead. Buy some fresh strawberries and dip them in white chocolate that has been tinted with green food color. Let them dry. Chill the champagne and glasses. Pack it all away so your spouse won't see it.
Instead of doing whatever you usually do for St. Patty's Day, go to the ice or roller rink and skate. Remember how to play. Tumble, fall, and giggle with each other. It beats drinking green beer in a smoky bar. After sufficient bruising and ribs that ache from laughter, go home, make a fire, watch Big Fat Greek Wedding, and feed your spouse green chocolate covered strawberries, and champagne. Nothing tickles the senses like laughter-filled romance.
It is the right time to design your ideal romantic getaway, keeping your budget in mind. A major trip to someplace like Ireland, Italy, or Mexico may be in your future. For now, collect your books and go somewhere you've never gone in your own city. Have coffee and pastries, or splurge on Cosmopolitans or a nice bottle of wine. Talk of your future plans, take notes, and start a file. You'll get there someday. But for now, at least start the romantic journey.
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