Valentine’s Interesting Tidbits

With love is already in the air, couples busy preparing for a surprise Valentine’s treat and singles minding their own ways on how to survive the season of love without a date, let me share to you some   interesting trivia related to Valentines Day.

TOP  LOVE SONGS

*According to ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) the popular  love song/s being played during Valentines day are the following:

1990’s

• I Swear- Gary Baker and Frank Myers
• How Do I Live- written by Dianne Warren but originally released by LeAnn  Rimes
• Because You Loved Me- Dianne Warren
• Baby, Baby- Amy Grant
• Un-break My Heart-  writer Dianne Warren and popularized by Toni Braxton

1980s

• Up Where We Belong- written by Jack Nitzche, Buffy Ste. Marie with lyrics from Will Jennings (performed by Joe Crocker and Jennifer Warnes)
• Lady- Lionel Richie
• Endless Love- Lionel Richie
• I Just Called to Say I Love You- Stevie Wonder
• Hard to say I am Sorry- written by Peter Cetera and performed by Chicago

UNUSUAL GIFT IDEAS

Huffington Post presented its collection of Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for 2010 that you have never heard of

• Pac-Man Candies
• HTTP Panties (for your girl with statements such as 403 Forbidden and 413 Requested Entity Too Large)
• Robot Pillow Cases
• ASCII Heart Necklace
• 8-bit Nectie
• Holographic Candle Lit Dinner

OTHER TIDBITS

• Chinese people do not celebrate their Valentine’s Day on February 14, instead they celebrate it during the 7th month of the Chinese lunar calendar.

• Valentine comes from the Latin word “valor” which means worthy.

• Roughly one billion cards during Valentine’s Day are exchanged every year.  This event is second to Christmas in terms of the number of cards sent.

• In South Korea, during Valentine’s Day only women will give chocolate to men since men will have their turn on March 14 (White Day).  Koreans who did not receive anything either on Feb. 14 or March 14, will have its own celebration on April 14 or Black Day to signify their mourning of  having a single life by going to a Chinese restaurant and eat jajangmyeon (black noodles).

• Cupid, the most mischievous winged child and famous symbol during Valentine’s Day was the son of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty.

Am on a High!

Darn, feels like am floating in the air and seems like every thing around me is moving! It is like I am showing the signs of a drunkard. LOL

Guess, the only remedy for this is to sleep for 24 hours! LOL

Hearts’ Day Tips

I’ve shared these tips with my other blog site, now to spread love tips am going to repost it again to you guys– if you want to have ideas on how to celebrate the most anticipated happening throughout the world.

The clock is rapidly ticking and few days are left before Valentines Day on February 14 kicks off.   And I am also in a hurry to share my thoughts and tips to have a splendid hearts day.

People who are suckers for romance are very busy preparing to make their date this coming Valentines Day more than memorable! Here are some sure fire tips to make an unforgettable and awesome Valentines.

1.  Surprise your hubby or sweetheart with something special, unique and sweet personalized cards.  In this way, he/ she can really appreciate that you are putting an effort to express how you dearly love him/her.

2.  If the typical dinner dates bore for both of you, then why not take your sweetheart in a romantic and serene ambiance like the beach.   Strolling in a pale moonlight with cool breeze can really add spice to your day.

3.  Are you a good chef/ cook?  Then, unleash your power in cooking.  Cuisines that are personally prepared by you will surely melt your love one’s heart and will adore you more!

4.  If money is not an issue for you, then a perfect romantic getaway in the coolest place in town would be great! Truly a one of a kind experience.

5.  On a tight budget? Be resourceful and creative.  For example, a special dinner date at the back of your house with lighted candles around or munching together with your favorite snack foods whilst doing a movie marathon.

6.  Let him or her feel that s/he is extraordinary special on your date.  It will be a complete wreck and mess if you only do it as you feel of  being obligated since it is Valentines Day.

7. Actions aren’t enough if you do not shower them with sweet words. Expressing your cheesy and mushy sugary words will surely melt his/her heart. It can bring tons of tickles and cloud nine feelings!

Have a terrific Hearts Day!

After 3 Years

After 3 years of missing and longing for the beloved presence and moments with the special man in my heart, I still weep whenever I remember him.  Time may heal the wound that he deeply left in our hearts but every time I reminisce the days he is with us, seems like the scar is fresh again.  I regret the days that I was not able to spend most of my time with him and express how I sincerely treasure him as a part of my life especially.  If only I could turn back the hands of time I will surely make up my short comings.  However, we cannot undo on what had happened with our past life.  It will give us lessons and learnings to every situation that we had wrongfully done so that in the future we won’t repeat the same history.

Anyway, after 3 years without him in our life it makes me to be much stronger to survive the odds in life and strive hard to achieve the dream that we both shared.  He has been my inspiration to fight every battle in my way and climb at the highest peak of success to pursue of what I aim.   One thing, that I cannot forget about him– is how generous and kind he is.   I missed the days where we exchanged heated opinions and debates about intellectual topics because it helped me a lot to wheat my brain.  Through our discussions, I learned a lot and made me to be more wiser in every decision I will make.

Today after 3 years of being gone in our life and in this planet Earth, we commemorate the loss of the special and best man in our life, my father.  Wherever you are Pa, always remember that you are never forgotten.  As long as we live, you always stay in our heart and mind.  You will always be loved forever.  I always miss your smart insights, charming smile,  lazy eyes, being stubborn, strict but loving way of discipline and ever supporting father especially when it comes to money .

I love and miss you so much Pa!