An Object Portrait of Mx. Tess & Mx. Roman

• The gold and blue booty shorts were a gift from Mx. Tess, and are an homage to Wonder Woman.
• This large tome of the works of Shakespeare was a high school graduation gift to Mx. Tess, who had played the roles of Viola, Ariel, and Bianca.
• Mx. Roman gifted the necklace with gold fringe to Mx. Tess for a New Year’s Eve celebration.
• We bought the blue lacy camisole together on our honeymoon in New Orleans.
• Mx. Roman spent months discreetly entering the lottery for tickets to Hamilton, successfully surprising and delighting Mx. Tess with a magical evening.
• After our engagement in Bryant Park, we went to The Uncommons and played a game of 7 Wonders Duel — this scorecard is from the game.
• The silver locket was a trophy for “Best Love Letter to Cheese” from a Cheese Plate Invitational; I love how the locket looks with my clothing, and I’ve worn it many times.
• Mx. Tess’ favorite lipstick, by Revlon — for confidence and playfulness.
• Meatwad (of Aqua Teen Hunger Force) speaks to a deep, under-the-surface nerdiness.
• The candy cane earrings date from age eight and have been worn for many Christmases.
• The double turtle figurine symbolizes friendship — and watching each other’s backs.
• Before our wedding, we watched the anime Yuri on Ice. The inscription on the necklace is a quiet reference to our excitement at having a child, coupled with our excitement about that show; the opening theme song, and the inscription on the necklace, is “Born to Make History.”

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