I would take it this way-- he's looking to try something new. Perhaps a store clerk or a friend convinced him into it? In addition to the ballet gift (v. nice and sweet but at the same time also intimate because it deals with your body) he obviously finds you VERY attractive and desireable and wants more of that to come out in you. Blame modern guy magazines-- men can be VERY hormonal! I woul dbe wierded out too a bit, but i guess i would also take it as a compliment (a very bizzare, only-a-guy-would-do-this- compliment...) Happy birthday anyhow! I'm sure he'll get over his embarassment and you two will laugh about it later...
-------------------- --maikko
IBS-A, mostly C-- many foods intolerant