You know Valentine Day is coming because all the stores are having specials on heart shaped jewelry. Specialty candy shops are creating fancy choclates and pastry shops are houling out their tried and true "recette d' amore," or recipes of love. All because of a man named Valentine. Who exactly was the man we call St. Valentine, the man who started this Hallmark holiday?
Many people like to believe that he was Valentinius, a soft- hearted, romantic priest of the new Christian religion who, without the required permission of Emperor Claudius II, performed the marriages of noble, upper class, young lovers from Rome. Unfortunately, Claudius, miffed that his permission was bypassed by a commoner, was neither romantic nor soft-hearthed. The gentle Valentinius lost his head not to love but to the emperor's wrath.
Some say Valentinius was a Roman pagan who was an early animal behaviorist. He noted February fourteenth as a propitious time to be on the outlook for a mate by noting that birds, in anticipation of spring, mated at this time of year. Love, or lust, he reasoned was in the air for birds as well as humans.
The medieval French who were strong proponents for the magic of love believed Valentine so enjoyed a stay in a certain village he visited that he gave it a special "love bessing." It was later named it Saint- Valentin which became known as "le village pour les Amoureux" because of the blessed air and water which made couples fall in love. Today it is an expensive resort for couples only..
Romantic Victiorians mixed up the idea of a Christian Saint Valentince with the pagan Cupid, but it was a mix-up of fun and romance. They delighted in the idea of finding love match, took it to "heart," and begane the custom of sending elaborate greeting cards, flowers, and chocolates to potential lovers. This gave birth to the modern idea of Valentine Day.
Whatever story we believe, the world designates this day in February for love, romance, and gifts.
A relationship is a wonderful expression of love and commitement. But even the best love occasionally needs a little tweak to make you feel special.
Despite jewelers assertion that, "a diamond says love," you don't have to break the bank to show your love. Try giving gifts from the heart.
Instead of having a dozen roses sent to your love, personally pick two and bring them to her. Let them symbolize the two of you as a couple. Wrapped up with baby's breath and a ribbon, and hand delivered by you, it means more than having the largest bouquet arrive in a florist's van.
Try a simple dinner out at a favorite, inexpensive place instead of going to a pricey restaurant that will overcharge you for this holiday. More fun, less stuffy.
Buy ice cream cones and take a walk in the park while the sun is setting. This is sweetly romantic.
Hold hands as you watch "when Harry Met Sally" or any other romantic movie where boy gets girl and girl gets boy. Throw in some popcorn and you've got a date!
Dance to a favorite song while holding each other very close. Go to wherever it takes you.
Remember, there's a reason the "heart" is a symbol of Valentine Day. It is a reminder of love and so are gifts from the heart.
Ok...so now i guess u know wat is it all about eh?! Hehe...so ladies please dun take this opportunity to kon ur bfs...hehe...is all about the love yea!!...and gents please treat ur gfs to a good like a real gentlemen!!=)
Now since yesterday was Valentine Day, i shall share how i celebrated yesterday. But first i shall walk down the memory lane. hehe...
Last year's Vday, i thought of asking Tommy to hang out somewhere..since during that time he broke up not long ago. Then when i was talking to him on the phone he ask me wan to sell flowers coz that was wat he was planning to do with his frens. And me being his good pal...i agree to go and help him with it. Hahaha...so unexpected for me but then for the sake of my buddy i did something out of my norm.
Well that was last year. Haha...this year. Hmm...something different than last year and any year before that. And it is the first Vday i have in Aust. So wat i did was i went dinner with Melody, Wun Hwui and Calvin. Me and Calvin treated the ladies to dinner and then later headed to the city to have cakes and ice creams. It was a nice nite, we talk about all sorts of stuff, and then we even talked about girl and guys stuff. Seriously i dun get this kind of talks in Msia with my friends it is as though it is so sacred that it is a taboo to talk with each other about it. Anyway, it was a good nite. Oh and never forgetting the gifts....Calvin got the girls chocs, while i got them this....
I shall call this plan E for now...haha..in there is chocs.There is a reason is call plan E....U see the original plan...Plan A was this...
Cant see the diff??....
In it there is stars...hmmm..made out of....secret material(ok not so secret coz some of u know how to make this...but i'm keeping this a secret=P)Yeah so that was Plan A but due to lack of manpower and time....Plan A changed to Plan B, then C, then D, then the final product Plan E. Well i always go for something more meaningful than easy going but ended up have to change in to Plan E which i can get it done in an hour. Anyway...the girls love it anyway=)
Ok that is all for now...before i go..for those who has facebook.... go watch this video and have a good laugh=)
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