What a Valentine’s Day when I ended up getting migraine…and feeling like puking. Somehow, it is still a wonderful, simple day! :)
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
*BIG SMILES!!!* :D
[such a surprise to see a msg at nearing midnight]
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Friday, February 13, 2009
History of Valentine’s Day
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Ever wonder why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine’s Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first ‘valentine’ greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor’s daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed ‘From your Valentine,’ an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It’s no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial — which probably occurred around 270 A.D — others claim that the Christian church may have decided to celebrate Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to ‘christianize’ celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Houses were ritually cleansed by sweeping them out and then sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called spelt throughout their interiors. Lupercalia, which began at the ides of February, February 15, was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
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I think Valentine’s Day is somewhat too commercialize in the modern era, whereby places to dine-in and flowers and gifts’ prices are all jacked-up. I don’t think I’d like my bf/husband to waste such unnecessary money. Ok, probably once a while, it don’t have to be every single year. I would prefer him showering me with flowers or gifts or surprises anytime in the year regardless whatever special occasions or dates that are coming. Doesn’t that sound lovelier? Instead of just remembering it over the V-Day.
Anyway, the past 2 years I had been spending my V-Day with the CFians, but this year I might gonna spend it with my thesis? How sad is that… Hmm…there is some point I wish someone would come and just spend some time with me, but I guess not for this year. Oh well, here is one verse which me and Joel shared during our “random singing” in the lobby for Easter’s fund raising purpose.
Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstances.
~1 Cor 13:4-7~
LOVE NEVER FAILS!!!
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Happy birthday to you, TJ! Though I think you won’t come across this blog. I pray God will continue to lead us to where we can be and grow in the future! :D
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Starting again today. Hoping to finish by end of the month.
Suk Mun is coming over later for Chai Hong’s surprise birthday! :) Making a card now for her…
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Honestly, there isn’t much about my 21st birthday. Sticking at home, with PMS and those tummy aches made me going to sleep and checking the internet. I want my HSM3 CD!!! Why can’t they post it to me? *sweats*
I’m in love with Bella’s Lullaby now..
Ok, swaying away. I would like to thank all for the wonderful wishes :)
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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Friday, October 31, 2008
I know what I want…
I want to go home, with my family.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
- A hand-made card?
- A nice fruity cake? – Mango Delight or White Choco Macadamia?
- A nice meal? – Tony Romas? Sakae Sushi? Paddington House of Pancakes? ANYTHING!! :)
- A thoughtful gift?
Honestly, I don’t know. Haha…Don’t see the “21” big thing coming also. But I do wish friends remember to wish me though :)
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
I missed the opening ceremony. Isshh…Anyway, wasn’t in the mood to watch it too.
Anyway, found some nice theme songs for the event.
“Welcome to Beijing” Olympics 2008
In My Heart – Torch Ceremony Song
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