1. Spontaneity
I miss the freedom I had when M was in the UK. I was more spontaneous and carefree when we were together. We would often find ourselves finishing work and randomly going for drinks. Or waking up in the morning and deciding to travel across London on a day trip. These days, instead, I find myself meticulously planning my calendar and scheduling in Skype dates.
2. My own personal Sat Nav
I have to use Google Maps religiously wherever I go as I will always get lost. When M was back in the UK he would just direct me around London and I would not have to worry about finding my way. In fact, he even put a ban on me giving directions one time as I managed to make us walk for ages in the wrong direction – even though I was using Google Maps and GPS location.
3. Laughing at him
M is funny, not so much in a joke way, but with his actions. He is the type of person who doesn’t embarrass easily so the Universe really tries to test his threshold. Things are drawn to him, for example we were just leaving a really nice cafe. As he started walking down the stairs he knocked the painting off the wall which fell below into the bar (thankfully missing the barista). M turned colour so quickly, ran down to apologise and flew out of the shop. I have never seen him move that fast in my life! When he is away, I do not see him go through socially excruciating situations and he can choose not to tell me about them!
4. Cooking for two
Cooking for one is boring and means I am eating left overs of the same meal for about a week. M loves food, a little bit more than he loves me, and is always excited by whatever I cook. It is monotonous not having someone around who is as enthusiastic about food as M. Especially, as he enjoys cooking, which means I can be lazy! We are honestly a match made in food heaven!
5. Having a side kick
M is my side kick, my right hand man, my best friend. He is the one who I can count on to do anything when there is no one else. (That even includes going to the cinema to watch Monsters University). M knows all my secrets and how I will react to people and experiences. It is quite lonely having to face the world on your own and it is even sadder not having anyone to accompany you to see The Lego Movie.