). Mestinya juga more than 71% soalnya ada orang yg pake salah ngevote. Hehehe. There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine. Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers.
Kalo menurut gw, Valentine Day itu... hmmmm gmn ya, rasanya it's a bit odd. Why is it on that particular day of the year 14 Feb identical wif celebrating love? Kayanya dalam setaon, cmn tanggal 14 Feb yg kayanya special gitu.. kesian ngga si. Pdhl byk hari2 laen yg kita bisa celebrate love, like birthdays, anniversaries, n even we can celebrate love everyday... everyday is Valentine. Why must wait on the 14 of Feb to shower ur loves ones wif flowers
, to have that special moment? N on my way to the office this morning, knp yang tend to celebrate it only those youngster ya. Maybe it's a coincident gw cmn liat yang muda2. Tapi bener de kalo gw liat Valentine's day is so identical with those yang in love wif bf/gf. Kayanya as ur relationship grows older, like when u becoming a 20 years husband-n-wive, liat aja mana ada si getting excited on your Valentine's day. Rasanya semuanya uda biasa
. Ih, sedih bgt ga si, rasanya that romantical side of your relationship has expired in times. N traggicnya, it expires the more u spend ur time together as a couple. N wats funny, kalo Valentine's day is so identical wif a love relationship, ya ampun it means it's a national mourning day for 
para jombloh donk? Huheuhue. So at the end gw jadi ngeliat the meaning of Valentine's day on the Feb 14th is just a day where youngsters are drawn by the "Commercial Valentine's Day". U know, all gift shops they get a great bargain on this day. And because all of this affections from shops and other romantic decorations u see on the street u tend to want that 'romantical' day. Must admit it is contagious. Maksudnya kita pasti kebawa suasana n sumhow ngiri de kalo liat yg romantic2 gt today. Ya khaaaann? Hehehe. Tadi tu byk bgt yang bawa bunga di city n ada yang bawa a huge heart baloon 
*kesenjangan sosial banget*.. hehe.Tadinya gw sm temen2 mau pegi nonton sunset cinema, tapi setelah di check, wat's on is either NoteBook (which is uda byk yg ntn), or Romeo n Julieth (ado, ini bnr2 mau create suasana Valentine tapi maksa bgt ye!). So I guess kl emang mentok ngga ada ide yah.. di rmh lah, nonton DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES! Lol, how desperate is that
? Hehehe. Kalo ngga, a better yet cute idea.. makan di ChinaTown, trus khan tuh ada tukang jualan rose steams yg masuk2 ke resto.. beli ja satu
. Tadaaaa..!! Ur romantic nite is there as u wish! Economical romantic tepatnya! *Jitakin ja tu cowo gmn?* Hehehe.This one, I got it from a friend of mine dated 30 Nov 2002, n today we're still friends, and I just want to recap apa yg perna dia kasih n dedicate this especially buat dia n all my dearests friends on Valentine's day .. mskpn it's a forwarded email, hope u remember it (kalo ngga ya sudahlah begimana lagi..).
There's lots of things
With which I'm blessed,
Tho' my life's been both Sunny and Blue,
But of all my blessings,
This one's the best:
To have a friend like you.
In times of trouble
Friends will say,
"Just ask... I'll help you through it."
But you don't wait for me to ask,
You just get up And you do it!
And I can think
Of nothing in life
That I could more wisely do,
Than know a friend,
And be a friend,
And love a friend...like you.
"God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him" (this one dated on 28 Mar 2003)
So guys, what's the true meaning of Valentine's day for u? Let ur romantical side of u decides... Happy Valentine's day.
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