hi again =)
nubius his the nail on the head... asking is useless at this stage. i'm also a twenty-something in a similar place, but like to see what he comes up with (some of that has to do with budget/asking too much). besides, birthdays should be different... they have to stand out somehow. i agree, a limo is a little over the top. i think that just a way to blow money back in highschool when our parents didn't want us drinking and driving on prom night.
... unless you have the cash and it's for added kicks.
i think themed bars and restaurants (like benihana) are more fun for birthdays. maybe get on digitalcity.com or citysearch.com and see what looks good to you.
in houston, a few of my favorites is a REALLY old church they turned into a pretty cool place to eat... kept the pews and everything. then there's a bar thats the oldest building in houston, it's actually leaning! it used to be an old bakery, but now downtown is.. well, down town! and it's still standing now serving drinks.
find a place like that where you are...it's pretty cool. history/vibe does wonders. plus there's somehting sexy about trying a new restaurant.. change of atmosphere? breaking out of the same old routine maybe?
daytime-
if she likes the outdoors, say so.... i have a milllion ideas there! i love outdoorsy(that's a word, right?) dates. actually, anything new is romantic in a way. especially if you hit the beach/lake/hills-- a few already mentioned the perks
fun movie alternatives-
ice skating, parks, bowling... don't laugh! some bowling alleys are pretty swanky now- huge big screens/neon lighted alleys/full bar. that might be fun!
romantic after dinner ideas-
rent a rowboat and take it out onto a lake and enjoy the sunset, if you live in a hilly secluded area - find a high spot where you can enjoy a good view over the city. wine is your call.
a few good memories-
seafood at a new restaurant in kemah (a beach community in tx. has a family feel, but pretty). boats were available, which would have been fun.. but we went home after a few rides... i don't know if everyone would go for that one, but i loved it.
wine tasting/bed breakfast (b&b's are sometimes less expensive than hotels and more fun-- this had a whirl pool, candles, etc). the drive home was scenic too because it was in hill country in tx.
oh!!!
if you know how to cook? use it... but go all out... send flowers and everything.
flowers-
does she work in a busy office environment? i know this might not be high on your list, but flowers always work because not only are the sweet gesture, pretty, etc etc... but having them delivered to work will make her day.
plus, they're birthday flowers... they won't be as pricey as buying them on holidays. if that's out of character, then you have an extra + because she won't be expecting them... wahoo bday surprise! and suddenly your that boyfriend everyone wishes they had. flowers are really the pre-icing that makes the day great because then everyyyyyone at work gives you attention.
oh i love attention...
haha anyway, i hope this helps some. that's my pov-
nubius his the nail on the head... asking is useless at this stage. i'm also a twenty-something in a similar place, but like to see what he comes up with (some of that has to do with budget/asking too much). besides, birthdays should be different... they have to stand out somehow. i agree, a limo is a little over the top. i think that just a way to blow money back in highschool when our parents didn't want us drinking and driving on prom night.
... unless you have the cash and it's for added kicks.i think themed bars and restaurants (like benihana) are more fun for birthdays. maybe get on digitalcity.com or citysearch.com and see what looks good to you.
in houston, a few of my favorites is a REALLY old church they turned into a pretty cool place to eat... kept the pews and everything. then there's a bar thats the oldest building in houston, it's actually leaning! it used to be an old bakery, but now downtown is.. well, down town! and it's still standing now serving drinks.
find a place like that where you are...it's pretty cool. history/vibe does wonders. plus there's somehting sexy about trying a new restaurant.. change of atmosphere? breaking out of the same old routine maybe?
daytime-
if she likes the outdoors, say so.... i have a milllion ideas there! i love outdoorsy(that's a word, right?) dates. actually, anything new is romantic in a way. especially if you hit the beach/lake/hills-- a few already mentioned the perks
fun movie alternatives-
ice skating, parks, bowling... don't laugh! some bowling alleys are pretty swanky now- huge big screens/neon lighted alleys/full bar. that might be fun!
romantic after dinner ideas-
rent a rowboat and take it out onto a lake and enjoy the sunset, if you live in a hilly secluded area - find a high spot where you can enjoy a good view over the city. wine is your call.
a few good memories-
seafood at a new restaurant in kemah (a beach community in tx. has a family feel, but pretty). boats were available, which would have been fun.. but we went home after a few rides... i don't know if everyone would go for that one, but i loved it.
wine tasting/bed breakfast (b&b's are sometimes less expensive than hotels and more fun-- this had a whirl pool, candles, etc). the drive home was scenic too because it was in hill country in tx.
oh!!!
if you know how to cook? use it... but go all out... send flowers and everything.
flowers-
does she work in a busy office environment? i know this might not be high on your list, but flowers always work because not only are the sweet gesture, pretty, etc etc... but having them delivered to work will make her day.
plus, they're birthday flowers... they won't be as pricey as buying them on holidays. if that's out of character, then you have an extra + because she won't be expecting them... wahoo bday surprise! and suddenly your that boyfriend everyone wishes they had. flowers are really the pre-icing that makes the day great because then everyyyyyone at work gives you attention.
oh i love attention...
haha anyway, i hope this helps some. that's my pov-
