The other week my wife and I celebrated our 6-year wedding anniversary. We went to a restaurant called Absurdities. It was, without a doubt, the weirdest dining experience of my life.
The restaurant itself was comprised of various rooms or “worlds.” In each world (6 in total), we were served a different course. We had to find multiple hidden doors and crawl through various spaces to get between these worlds.
One world comprised of a giant tree. Another was a 50’s style kitchen, and another was a first-class cabin in an aircraft. In every world, a waitperson would ask us various riddles, tell us some jokes, or make us play ridiculous games.
They lit a candle for us when we told them it was our anniversary. But they didn’t put this candle on a cake. No, they put it on a fish! I don’t know about you, but I’ve never had a lit fish before.
They also make us wear bibs. In short, it was a riot. We didn’t think the food was anything spectacular, but we had a huge amount of fun. More importantly, it was a night we will never forget.
It got me thinking about all our meals over the years where we’ve spent what felt like an arm and leg. Many of which were very forgettable.
But often – when we did our research and found somewhere special – we would have a meal like this. Well, not like this, but one that we always remember.
Of course, money is forever a consideration. But when we um and ah about whether we should treat ourselves, I always ask my wife is she can remember some of these amazing meals we’ve had. Of course, she can.
I then ask her if she can remember how much it cost. She always tells me she has no idea. I tell her it was money well spent then.
That’s how I judge these things. If there’s something you really want to try or somewhere you really want to visit – provided you can actually afford it – I reckon you should fork out (pun fully intended).
Ultimately, you won’t remember how much it cost. But you’ll never forget the experience. If you’re lucky enough to do it with the people you love, well, that’s priceless.
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Happy Anniversary. Glad you both had a great time.
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Thank you so much. We did indeed. Wishing you well – thank for reading and commenting 🙏
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Love this AP2! Wish there was a restaurant like this here. I’m fairly certain they don’t offer Gift Cards, but if they did I’d certainly purchase a few. We share the same spending philosophy . . .
“If there’s something you really want to try or somewhere you really want to visit – provided you can actually afford it – I reckon you should fork out (pun fully intended).
Ultimately, you won’t remember how much it cost. But you’ll never forget the experience. If you’re lucky enough to do it with the people you love, well, that’s priceless.”
Happy Belated Anniversary!
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Hi Fred! Thank you so much. I like to spend my expendable income on experiences – awesome restaurants and unforgettable holidays. Give me that over things any day of the week. Wishing you well Fred! 🙏
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Happy anniversary, AP! 😊 It sounded like an amazing night out and you are right, sometimes we just need to dive in for the experience. That’s what lasts and is treasured one day.
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Cheers Ab – it was a good one! I value experiences over things any day of the week. Wishing you well 🙂🙏
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Isn’t it fascinating how the memorable experiences are really quite simple.
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Agreed. I was talking to my wife about this the other night – how we do all these things to create special occasions but the most memorable moments are never the ones that are planned – but are spontaneous. Of course we can create the conditions for that – but often you have to let them happen – you can’t force a special occasion. Thanks Barb – hope you’re well 🙏
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Happy Belated Anniversary AP2! Sounds like it was a great evening. Nothing like stacking up on those precious special memories and as you stated it doesn’t have to cost an arm and leg and those memories never do 🙂🙏
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It was thanks Bernie! Hope you are well 🙂🙏
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Loved this, AP2. Thank you so much for sharing your dining experience, and also your insights about what has true value. Happy belated anniversary! 🙂
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Thanks Art – pleased you liked it! 🙂🙏
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So pleased about your anniversary, too! 🙂
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Happy Anniversary! What an amazing experience! For a minute there, I thought you were going to say it was a dream. I know that’s one experience neither of you will forget. How awesome!
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Thank you Shaun – it was certainly surreal! Wishing you well 🙂🙏
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That restaurant sounds interesting, and you’re right, a great experience is worth the money. Happy Anniversary !
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Thank you so much. It was a great night! 🙏
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