#21-8

[adamanteal]

SELF-REMINDER THAT NOT EVERYTHING IS SHIT IN THIS WORLD

[trashkidheartcrash]

it was silent at first; her eyes open in the darkness, her breathing silent enough to make everyone believe she was still sleeping.

but it was early in the morning, and the alarm clock was about to start screeching. but she wasn’t ready yet.

too many things were going on. too many damn things. and on this damn day. she was supposed to be happy like she always had been, but today it was different. bothersome.

she breathed evenly hoping her eyes were not puffy; trying to gather strength to face all the people with a smile so they would not ask why was she crying on her birthday.

the thought saddened her even more.

suddenly, the sheets were yanked off her and a tidal wave of coldness and miserability crushed her.

- Up!- the responsible for the sheet-yanking screamed, enthusiastic as ever. - Up Up Up Up!

she sat up slowly. he leaned in front of her and faced her with a huge grin. - Happy Birthday, D–

- no,- she exhaled softly, too tired to hear her own name in that sentence.

his smile widened. - hell yes. 20 years. and still counting. 20 motherfucking, fine as hell, amazing years.

she shook her head slowly. everything was going to hell, and her most beloved–

- hey, this is about you, not him. you. fucking nailing another year. living on. you. here.-

she glanced over to her phone, the screen lighting up every few seconds. he glanced over as well. - They are happy. They are happy that you were born. They are happy to celebrate with you. They are happy that you exist, and that they have the pleasure to have met you.

she avoided his silver, piercing gaze. his smile was almost unnaturally big.

- i am… sad. sad. i don’t want this today–

- Because of him? because you are tired?- one of his arms surrounded her shoulders, and she smiled at the comforting warmth.

- It’s sad that the person you love the most is not placing you as a priority today,- he nodded slowly,- As, y'know, he has in the past.

she closed her eyes and thanked him.

- But today is not about how much does one person love you. It’s about how much you are worth, and you are pure motherfucking gold!

his excitement was contagious. she smiled a little.

- Listen to me,- he grabbed her nose and his silver eyes turned dark grey as he lowered his head. - Get it out of your system if you feel you need to. But don’t let this shatter the day you’ve been hoping for. Listen to me aye? Do not. You are pure fucking gold, darling. Your happiness is your own responsibility, and not anyone else’s.

it was weird to see him so serious all of sudden. she frowned, worried–

and then he showed his pearly white canines again.

gosh, his smile was so pretty.

- As is yours,- he answered- I know that you know- he poked her heart gently- exactly how much you are worth. It’s your day to show it off. Blind them with your shiny heart.

she laughed a little, - you mean our shiny heart. it wouldn’t be as bright if it wasn’t for you.

he laughed out loud, and his arms wrapped around her happily.

- let’s go. you got a shitload of people to hug.

she rolled her eyes with a smile. he carried on mocking her.

- uhhh sooo annoying how many people like me– ack!- she smacked him and laughed.

she blinked at him and her lips curved upwards.

- where would i be without you?- she looked at him, the smile now carved on her face.

- most likely, lost, naked in the middle of the woods.

she smacked him again.

lovingly, of course.

[chchang-blog]

[引用]-[宜蘭]野夫炊煙‧細雨即景中，飯菜香輕煙裊裊

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[宜蘭]野夫炊煙‧細雨即景中，飯菜香輕煙裊裊

據說最近宜蘭很流行無菜單料理，鮮少嘗試這種用餐方式的我們，也在這趟旅行體驗了一回。 離開隔日下午參觀的綠色博覽會後，我們決定到雜誌上看到的「野夫炊煙」享用晚餐；雖然這日天候不佳、陰雨綿綿，前往用餐的客人只有兩桌，但這間餐廳採預約制、平時假日經常門庭若市，所以最好還是先預訂以免白跑一趟。

用餐當天，大地濕漉漉一片，細雨不斷。

入口處的景致，多麼詩情畫意。

自然搭配出的炊煙美景，令人忘卻塵囂，將煩惱全拋諸而去。

砍柴圍繞木屋，看似粗獷，門前卻有滿盆玫瑰優雅點綴、溫暖燭火照亮旅客心扉，狂放間可見細膩心思，真是品味獨具的一間餐廳。

一進入餐廳，我的心都要融化了！ 溫潤木質調、古早味擺設、滿天的燈籠懸掛，微暈的光線中，嗅聞到溫暖的氣味在發酵。

四方的中式木桌上，簡單擺上幾付餐具、窗邊插上一束小花，我特別喜歡這種平凡中顯見淡雅風情的餐桌風景，一頓便飯不必匆促扒食，慢活著吃最是快樂。

在坐擁雙連埤碧潭美景的家園裡用餐，這裡沒有菜單，任何一道隨時端上的菜餚都是餐桌上的樂趣。 一個人的餐費要價４００元，至於值不值得全看個人，大抵來說，我覺得氣氛還是略勝味覺感受的。 接下來，一起來看看當天吃了什麼菜吧！因為沒有菜單，所以菜名都是我自己編上去的

時蔬燴炒鯊魚肉 微辣帶鹹的燴汁，熱炒鮮嫩滑口的魚肉，不失為一道下飯菜餚。

醉味白斬雞 看似鮮亮晶瑩的一盤雞，肉質軟嫩微帶彈性，鹹中帶甘，不過酒味卻沒有加分效果，表現有些平凡。

熱炒紅鳳菜 一般少見也鮮少吃到的紅菜，其實鄉間頗常見，隨著薑片麻油簡單熱鍋一炒，端上桌，一片鐵綠泛著紅汁與麻油香氣，是道補血好菜。

鹽烤香魚 記憶中的烤香魚，常是日式料理店較為高檔的菜色。 這裡烤的技術不錯，皮薄烤得香酥、魚肉細緻軟綿，是我蠻喜歡的一道料理。

招待炒菜心 看似平凡，但青脆口感加上微鹹好滋味，沒想到意外讓人青睞呢！

蘿蔔排骨湯 清香的排骨湯，味道還不賴，可惜端上桌時啜飲一口已有些溫冷，若再熱燙些會更好喝。

餐後水果 水果擺盤略嫌隨便，可惜了些，若能精緻、大方點，相信會是更完美的結尾。

享用晚餐的同時，窗前映著的燈籠光景，襯著窗外籠罩的煙藍夜色，這景象煞是好看。

整體來說，我喜歡這裡的氛圍是無庸置疑的，尤其傍晚前的煙濛景致，憶起仍然感到浪漫無比；至於主打的無菜單山野合菜料理，個人感受上，倒是沒有令人驚喜的亮點與想像中那般美味，不過來這裡享受一杯咖啡和餐廳精心佈置的鄉林野放氣氛、坐看雙連埤寧靜的煙波美景，卻是相當舒適愉快的一場體驗。

野夫炊煙 地址：宜蘭縣員山鄉雙埤路21-8號 (雙連生態教室旁 ) 電話：[phone] 營業時間: 11:00~19:30 (每週二公休)；晚餐最晚18:00用餐，19:30打烊

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