R O M A N C E ISN'T D E A D . . .

Valentines is here again.. If you come too look around, malls and shops  are decorated with hearts and cupids... there are hamper of chocolates ,teddies,  fresh flowers and cards all to remind us of  hearts day...  
sigh, everything is red.

 A confessed romantic that I am, I'm  already  thinking of ways  on how to  spend it. To some people it is just an ordinary day. That I cannot argue with, maybe there are reasons why they feel that way and I respect that. But  that is just sad.  If I have my say that shouldn't be the case. In this fast paced world, we do need to feel a bit of romance once in awhile don't you think? The tingling feeling all over, the goosebumps, butterflies on our stomach. floating in the air sensation, blushing and giggling, that silly grin on our faces... the feeling we get out of it is just incredible!.. I just don't know about the guys.. do they have this sort of experience as well?

 It takes a skill to be romantic, it is not as easy as we may think. It is to prove beyond doubt how the person means to us as we go to an extent to show it. The feeling  doesn't always end up being reciprocated but still it is expressed.I believe being romantic is also a God given gift, either you have it or you don't.  But I do hope that you do and is willing to learn how  to. Just think about it, you would brighten. liven up somebody's life.

Why do you think romantic novels and films sell? Why do we love listening  to romantic songs? Why do we watch  our favorite romantic movies over and over? It is because of the natural high that we get from it. Imagine yourself giving that to someone, just by being romantic. You can never go wrong! We must take into consideration the  sincerity and intention, must come from the heart  and not for the sake of it.

One must be creative and original. Stop with the usual flowers and box of chocolates! If you do though, do it in style. You know you can do better than that. Add a little touch of your own, make it personalized, add an original poem maybe or anything that would make the gesture less ordinary. Think people! The reward is priceless I tell you. 

The right timing. Everything comes down to the perfect moment. What's more romantic than a walk in the woods. If you just look around there are loads of things that you could do to make the journey worth while. Just pick out a wild flower and hand it to the person and say..." Just because".  Just make sure that you are familiar with what's poisonous or not :) Now if you are not a forest kindda person why not a stroll at the beach... sunset as a backdrop, come face to face say how the sun compliments  his/her eyes.  If it doesn't work, that person is not worth your time ha ha. 

All you have to do is listen. If you are into a person it is given that you know his/her interests, faves, loves. It comes in your conversations, if you happen to listen or asked. Please ask, it shows that you care. :D Coming back from somewhere and now you are in the car, pop in the CD and there it goes his/her favorite song playing... sing with him/her. The most memorable  are being surprised by little things that you didn't know that he/she even remembered. 

Keep it simple. I don't know about people who gauge love and romance by the price tag. Well that works for them, not necessarily to all. I think the simpler, the more sincere and heartfelt. A note that says how much they are missed, cook for them, take time to say " i love you" at least once a day, turn off techie gadgets and have a mug of coffee or hot choco sit beside each other and talk... really talk. You'll never know what happens next ;)

Romance isn't dead... it is in our hearts... just dig deep. feel it... express it. One of the required ingredients of romance is your  time, it is just a matter of how you spend it.

Happy Hearts Day :D


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