There's something very beautiful about red roses - you look at them and you fall in love with them! the colour and the fragrance leave you spellbound. And holding them always brings a smile!
The magic of red roses
There's something very beautiful about red roses - you look at them and you fall in love with them! the colour and the fragrance leave you spellbound. And holding them always brings a smile!
10 Tips to surprise her this Valentine's Day
Some are cliche ideas, some innovative. But your beloved would definitely be impressed if you surprise her using any of these tips:
- Send her a bouquet at her office or at midnight. Flowers always work!
- Facebook status update - Write something to show how much you love her. Keep the status intact at least for the entire day ;)
- YouTube - Upload a video declaring your undying love for her.
- Cook for her... and cook good.
- Recreate your first proposal / date scene. If it hasn't happened yet -ask her out now!
- The evergreen hand written love letter never fails.
- Send her romantic text messages at random intervals... but not every 5 mins ;)
- If you stay together, nothing's better than a candlelit room... of course, I mean aromatic ones!
- Make one of her wishes come true.
- Even if you really think so, do not tell her how you hate Valentine's Day if she really likes the day.
College students and Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is more like a Valentine's Week now. With all the 'days' - rose day, chocolate day, teddy day, kiss day and what not... colleges are wearing the colour of romance now.
All that the girls are talking about is guys. All that they are wondering is whether someone would ask them out this Valentine's. And yes, they are all expecting lots of gifts and roses too.
No wonder gift shops are abuzz with students (mostly guys) and ATMs are seeing a rise in footfalls! Now no guy wants to hear a NO just because he appears to be kanjoos, right?
Check out this interesting article written by a student of Mumbai's HR College and know how:
All that the girls are talking about is guys. All that they are wondering is whether someone would ask them out this Valentine's. And yes, they are all expecting lots of gifts and roses too.
No wonder gift shops are abuzz with students (mostly guys) and ATMs are seeing a rise in footfalls! Now no guy wants to hear a NO just because he appears to be kanjoos, right?
Check out this interesting article written by a student of Mumbai's HR College and know how:
- A guy's fate can be figured out
- Roses become the most expensive gift
- The effect of anti-Valentine political groups
Are red roses over-rated?
There's something about the colour red in February. Especially red roses. Some might say red roses during Valentine's are over-rated. Well, who cares! There's definitely some magic they create. Present a lovely red roses bouquet (or even a single red rose for that matter) to your sweetheart and see the glow on her face... nothing can beat it!
Of course, one thing can - presenting red roses on any random day, when there's no special occasion. But tell me, does this really happen?
So Mrinal surprised me with this beautiful bouquet last Valentine's. It was all the more special since, unlike me, Mrinal doesn't believe in bouquets! The only time when he brought me some flowers before last Valentine's was on our first wedding anniversary... obviously, it was a great surprise.
So whatever people talk about 'marketing gimmicks', doesn't 14th February (that doesn't actually mark your birthday / anniversary) make one more day of your year truly special?
And if you don't want to fall prey to the so-called advertising tricks and get her roses on this day (for whatever reasons), do surprise her a week in advance. Now that she will expect a bigger and better bouquet on the V-Day is another thing ;)
Of course, one thing can - presenting red roses on any random day, when there's no special occasion. But tell me, does this really happen?
So Mrinal surprised me with this beautiful bouquet last Valentine's. It was all the more special since, unlike me, Mrinal doesn't believe in bouquets! The only time when he brought me some flowers before last Valentine's was on our first wedding anniversary... obviously, it was a great surprise.
So whatever people talk about 'marketing gimmicks', doesn't 14th February (that doesn't actually mark your birthday / anniversary) make one more day of your year truly special?
And if you don't want to fall prey to the so-called advertising tricks and get her roses on this day (for whatever reasons), do surprise her a week in advance. Now that she will expect a bigger and better bouquet on the V-Day is another thing ;)
Love, it's a special day - Kina Grannis
LYRICS
Love... it's a special day We should celebrate
And appreciate
That you and me
Found something pretty neat And I know some say
This day is arbitrary But it's a good excuse
Put our love to use Baby I know what to do Baby I... I will love you
I will love you
I will love you Love... I don't need those things I don't need no ring I don't need anything But you with me
Coz in your company I feel happy
Oh so happy and complete And it's a good excuse Put our love to use Baby I know what to do Baby I... I will love you
I will love you I will love you Yeah but it's a good excuse Put our love to use Baby I know what to do Baby I... I will love you
I will love you I will love you
So won't you be my honey bee
Giving me kisses all the time Be mine... be my Valentine So won't you be my honey bee
Giving sweet kisses all the time Be mine... be my Valentine Oh oh oh oh oh... be my Valentine
Official website: http://www.kinagrannis.com/videos-official-music-videos/
Valentine’s Day offers in Mumbai hotels / restaurants
So Valentine’s Day is round the corner and you must be wondering what to do this year to make it special for your special someone.
Well, hotels and restaurants across Mumbai are all set to spread the V-Day cheer. Now the trick is to compare all the offers and pick the best one ASAP. Now you don’t want to like some deal only to find that bookings are full, right?
So here’s a compilation of the Valentine’s Day specials by various hotels / restaurants across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai:
Rs 12500 plus taxes for double occupancy for a night’s stay. The package includes buffet breakfast, meal credit of 1500, 15% discount on spa, 2 complimentary cocktails / mocktails at Wink per couple.
Duration: 10th February, 2011 - 14th February, 2011
Find more details on the official website of Vivanta by Taj - President
Splash (bar and restaurant by the pool) – Enjoy an exclusive Valentine’s Day candlelight dinner with a glass of sparkling wine.
Prego (trattoria style Italian restaurant) - Special romantic Italian menu.
Kangan (contemporary Indian restaurant) - Breathtaking views will enhance your candlelight dinner.
Rs 3999 plus taxes for set menu dinner at any of the above for a couple. A surprise gift to make the Valentine’s Day more memorable.
Timing from 7 pm – midnight on 14th February 2011
Find more details on the official website of The Westin Mumbai Garden City
Hotel Sahara Star
Valentine Premium offer on room rates includes flowers and chocolate in room, 20% discount on dining and 20% discount on spa / salon package worth Rs 1500.
Valentine Sahara offer in double room (rates ranging from Rs 18000 to 40000) includes unlimited dining, spa and Salon facilities.
Find more details on the official website of Sahara Star
Well, hotels and restaurants across Mumbai are all set to spread the V-Day cheer. Now the trick is to compare all the offers and pick the best one ASAP. Now you don’t want to like some deal only to find that bookings are full, right?
So here’s a compilation of the Valentine’s Day specials by various hotels / restaurants across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai:
Vivanta by Taj - President
90 Cuffe Parade, Mumbai - 400 005. Reservations: +91 22 66650808 Rs 12500 plus taxes for double occupancy for a night’s stay. The package includes buffet breakfast, meal credit of 1500, 15% discount on spa, 2 complimentary cocktails / mocktails at Wink per couple.
Duration: 10th February, 2011 - 14th February, 2011
Find more details on the official website of Vivanta by Taj - President
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
International Business Park, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon East, Mumbai – 400 063. Reservations: +91 22 67361050Splash (bar and restaurant by the pool) – Enjoy an exclusive Valentine’s Day candlelight dinner with a glass of sparkling wine.
Prego (trattoria style Italian restaurant) - Special romantic Italian menu.
Kangan (contemporary Indian restaurant) - Breathtaking views will enhance your candlelight dinner.
Rs 3999 plus taxes for set menu dinner at any of the above for a couple. A surprise gift to make the Valentine’s Day more memorable.
Timing from 7 pm – midnight on 14th February 2011
Find more details on the official website of The Westin Mumbai Garden City
Hotel Sahara Star
Opposite Domestic Airport, Mumbai - 400 099. Reservations: +91 22 39895000
Valentine Premium offer on room rates includes flowers and chocolate in room, 20% discount on dining and 20% discount on spa / salon package worth Rs 1500. Valentine Sahara offer in double room (rates ranging from Rs 18000 to 40000) includes unlimited dining, spa and Salon facilities.
Find more details on the official website of Sahara Star
Noida's Ishan Institute's (IIMT) unique Valentine's Day
I was surprised to read this unique Valentine's Day celebration reported in the TOI today. As per the news, Noida's Ishan Institute of Management and Technology (IIMT) had a bhai-behen ka pyaar kinda Valentine's Day celebration!
During the seven-hour long event, IIMT's girl students cooked food for boys while the boys (and a few girls) participated in a treasure hunt game. But why the brother-sister theme? Well, IIMT did not want the students to get carried away on Valentine's Day. Now we all know that V-Day is not just about romancing your beloved but I wonder how the love birds at IIMT dealt with it!
During the seven-hour long event, IIMT's girl students cooked food for boys while the boys (and a few girls) participated in a treasure hunt game. But why the brother-sister theme? Well, IIMT did not want the students to get carried away on Valentine's Day. Now we all know that V-Day is not just about romancing your beloved but I wonder how the love birds at IIMT dealt with it!
Why celebrate Valentine's Day?
It's my second Valentine's Day after my marriage! And I'm very excited about it.
There has always been a debate on Valentine's Day being a marketing gimmick and why the hell one should dedicate just one day to love. They say that it is a mega sales opportunity created by companies selling greeting cards, chocolates, flowers, stuff toys and even electronic products. May be it's true, but then don't you feel that the red hearts and flowers all across the city during Valentine's week create some magic! C'mon, don't tell me you don't adore it all. And you can always stay away from buying expensive gifts, if you do not wish to fall prey to marketing gimmicks.
Anyways, I have always been of the opinion that dedicating at least one day to a particular thing really makes it very special. Then it's up to you to celebrate for a couple of days, a week or a month for that matter. Don't we dedicate one day of the year to a birthday or an anniversary! Same applies to V day.
Well, me and my husband started the celebrations from 1st February and decided to spread the cheer for 14 days. The way we had an 11-day anniversary celebration! And trust me, we aren't dedicating all the 14 days to marketing companies to earn profit from us.
So forget debating why we should or should not celebrate Valentine's Day. Go ahead, spread love and make someone feel special.
There has always been a debate on Valentine's Day being a marketing gimmick and why the hell one should dedicate just one day to love. They say that it is a mega sales opportunity created by companies selling greeting cards, chocolates, flowers, stuff toys and even electronic products. May be it's true, but then don't you feel that the red hearts and flowers all across the city during Valentine's week create some magic! C'mon, don't tell me you don't adore it all. And you can always stay away from buying expensive gifts, if you do not wish to fall prey to marketing gimmicks.
Anyways, I have always been of the opinion that dedicating at least one day to a particular thing really makes it very special. Then it's up to you to celebrate for a couple of days, a week or a month for that matter. Don't we dedicate one day of the year to a birthday or an anniversary! Same applies to V day.
Well, me and my husband started the celebrations from 1st February and decided to spread the cheer for 14 days. The way we had an 11-day anniversary celebration! And trust me, we aren't dedicating all the 14 days to marketing companies to earn profit from us.
So forget debating why we should or should not celebrate Valentine's Day. Go ahead, spread love and make someone feel special.
Wish you all a very Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Valentine's Day movie trailer
Valentine's Day movie sounds to be pretty promising, after all it is directed by the Garry Marshall of Pretty Woman fame. Here's the trailer of the movie (love the line "It's the day when your love life is put on display"):
Here's more about the movie.
Here's more about the movie.
Valentine's Day movie releases on Valentine's Day
The film is not just another romantic flick coz if it was the who's who of Hollywood would not have agreed to be a part of it. Hold your breath as the romantic comedy stars Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Topher Grace, Queen Latifah, Taylor Lautner, George Lopez, Emma Roberts and Taylor Swift!
Can't wait to watch the film especially after watching the trailer.
Valentine's Day movie release date: 14th February 2010
Click here for Valentine's Day movie official website
Image and info courtesy: www.valentinesdaymovie.com
Celebrate Valentine’s Day today
Why wait until November 14 or any special date!
Everyone loves pleasant surprises. Impress your beloved today and see the twinkle in her / his eye. Buy a gift without any reason, try out an exotic recipe or go out for dinner, bring flowers or decorate the room with some aroma candles.
Romance works wonders when your beloved is not expecting such surprises!
Everyone loves pleasant surprises. Impress your beloved today and see the twinkle in her / his eye. Buy a gift without any reason, try out an exotic recipe or go out for dinner, bring flowers or decorate the room with some aroma candles.
Romance works wonders when your beloved is not expecting such surprises!
Kareena Kapoor Mad at Valentine's Day Critics
Kareena Kapoor has lashed out at the critics of Valentine's Day. She says that those who don't like the concept of the romantic day should sit at home, watching TV or go to sleep.
Pink Chaddi Do, Saree Lo on Valentine's Day
While the consortium of pub going, loose and forward women launched ‘Pink Chaddi Campaign' to protest Pramod Muthalik led Sri Ram Sene's warning against celebrating Valentine Day, Sri Ram Sene is talking about giving sarees in return!
Check out the video here.
Check out the video here.
Valentine's Day Linkin Park Lyrics
Linkin Park - Valentine's Day lyrics
My insides all turned to ash / So slow
And blew away as I collapsed / So cold
A black wind took them away / From sight
And now the darkness over day / that night
And the clouds above move closer
looking so dissatisfied
but the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing
I used to be my own protection / But not now
Cause my path had lost direction / Somehow
A black wind took you away / From sight
And now the darkness over day / That night
And the clouds above more closer
looking so dissatisfied
and the ground below grew colder
as they put you down inside
but the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing
So now you're gone
And I was wrong
I never knew what it was like
To be alone on a Valentine's Day
On a Valentine's Day On a Valentine's
I used to be my own protection
On a Valentine's Day/ But not now
Cause my mind has lost direction
On a Valentine's Day/ somehow
On a Valentine's Day
I used to be my own protection
On a Valentine's Day/ But not now
On a Valentine's Day
Cause my mind has lost direction
On a Valentine's Day/ Somehow
Valentine's Day lyrics
This Valentine's Day, Save Trees - Send Video Greeting Cards
Love is in the air with Valentine's Day just round the corner. Flowers, candlelight dinners, weekend getaways... are all that we think about as we near 14th February. And of course, there are these super cute and romantic paper greeting cards.
Alright, it's pretty romantic to present your beloved with a lovely and big paper greeting card. But just imagine the number of trees that would be cut if everyone thinks in the same manner. This Valentine's Day, save trees for your love... gift your beloved a beautiful and green world to live in! Trust me, it a lot better than a few seconds when she / he smiles holding a Valentine's Day greeting card.
And if you do wish to see your beloved smile by presenting a card, opt for a video greeting card instead. It's unique, you can dedicate a song, personalize it, it's fast and free and good for the environment as well!
So go ahead and have a romantic Valentine's Day!
Valentine’s Day Story – St Valentine in Rome
Once upon a time in Rome, there was a Christian Saint called Valentine who was very friendly with kids.
Those were the times when Romans were not in favor of Christianity. In fact, the Roman regime used to persecute preachers of Christianity. Yet, Valentine continued his faith and did not worship Roman Gods. This led to his imprisonment by Emperor Claudius II.
While he was in prison, the kids used to miss him. They started dropping notes and flowers to him through the bars of his cell’s window. Perhaps this is the reason why we exchange messages and presents flowers on Valentine’s Day.
It is said that Valentine befriended the jailer’s blind daughter who help him communicate with the kids. He started praying for her and gradually the jailer’s daughter regained her eyesight.
It is believed that Valentine was later killed as he tried to help Christians escape from the Roman prison. Some say that Emperor Claudius II was impressed by Valentine's kindness. He was ready to free Valentine if he agreed to worship Roman Gods. Valentine, a firm believer of Christianity however refused and tried to convert the Emperor instead. An enraged Claudius ordered Saint Valentine’s execution on February 14.
Legend has it that before his death, Valentine wrote a farewell note for the jailer's daughter and signed it "From Your Valentine”. This expression is popularly used on Valentine’s Day even now.
Valentine's Day
It's true that love's in the air every single moment. But it's also true that we don't feel its presence given our busy lifestyle. Having a day in the year, 14th February, dedicated to it is cute. All right, many debate it being a marketing stuff etc etc and enough controversy is generated on Valentine's Day as well, but then don't we celebrate other days too?
C'mon, don't tell me you don't feel that people are more romantic and behave better on that one day. Whatever be the 'hype', it does make a sweet difference.
I dedicate this blog to Valentine's Day. The blog will focus on the related stories, issues, controversies, greetings, news and views on this special day of love.
Let's spread love... we need it at such times, isn't it?
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