He sure knows how to surprise his wife!

Wouldn't you be surprised if your hubby will suddenly come to understand your need for romance? I'm surprised...so overwhelmed! He has been willing to fulfill my definition of Valentines- flowers , chocolates and love notes,even though it's not the same as his.

Yesterday, I wasn't expecting anything from hubby. His morning kiss and greetings are enough to make the day. We don't even have a plan to eat something special that night. We're just comfortable and happy to be just together with our baby.

That afternoon I was a bit irritated when he didn't pick me up at our agreed time and place. I was famished and almost fuming with angry words when he called and told me that he waited for me at the other side of our school. I was confused and agitated of the sudden change of what we had agreed. His reason: traffic. I couldn't bring myself to walk another 100 metres because of my 4 inches heels and heavy stuff (I brought a lappy) so I commanded him to meet me to carry my stuff. You see, when you're starving and super tired and plans didn't turn the way you wanted it, you easily get irritated with your partner. As if he's the one responsible for everything! I know I'm wrong but I couldn't control my feelings. There he met me with his smiling face. He reached out for me and carry my things and commented how serious I looked. Good thing I'm wearing sunglasses to cover my swollen eyelid so he didn't see my piercing look...he..he...

When we reached our motorcycle, he told me that he brought me something- flowers, chocolate and Love card. I'm speechless! That explains why he's 30 minutes late-he stopped first in an overcrowded mall to buy me Toblerone and cards. Writing the sweetest words took time, of course and the bouquet of rose was bought in the other side of the road so he couldn't get through me because of the traffic. Oh this sweet gesture really makes me ashamed of myself, of how I treated my hubby because he's late. Amidst the crowd (parents and students) I hugged my hubby to say thank you and couldn't stopped myself laughing with joy! After all these years together, he really was listening to me when I told him what I really wanted on occasions like this.

Dining out is impossible for us because it's already getting late and we still need to fetch our little boy in his babysitter's place. Taking-out food from our fave restaurant, Mr. Steak is our only option . We enjoyed the food. We enjoyed the chocolate and I'll dry the rose to keep them:). I slept with smiles painted all over my face..call that LOVESTRUCK!

Didn't receive flowers and chocolates from your hubby? Don't worry, God will show you the value of gift that your hubby's capable of giving you-a gift more precious than diamonds, roses or chocolates. Trust me, I've been there:)

Have a happy day!

To my only man- Happy Valentine's Day!

I got a special man. This man is the first that captured my heart when I reached 20. He's the one that let me feel the joy of what it is to love and beloved. He didn't just give me roses. Instead he planted them for me. He didn't indulge me with chocolates. Chocolates are not good for women who's desperate to lose weight. He knew I'm one of those struggling women. He never complains on how I keep the house nor how I cook our meals-some were burnt, some tasted plainly bland. He's forever faithful. I never have to worry about where he is or what he's doing. He's my best friend, always willing to listen when I have a need. His gentleness and kindness never fail. He fulfilled my dreams of becoming a wife and a working mom. He's my hubby-my only dear Joseph. Happy Valentine's Day. I love you.

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Headlines and Scriptures

Before starting my day, I usually read online newspapers to educate myself on current events (this is a practice I carried on since our region sent me to Super Quiz Bee Bowl in Subic Bay in year 2000). It also improves my outlook on life and makes me a more reasonable person. These days, with all the bad news around the world, it's quite depressing to read a newspaper. Panic seems to crawl in my inner being. It can't be denied that we're living in a fear-filled world but we have a great, big, wonderful God who can give us peace which the world can't give.If you read the headlines and not the Scriptures, or listen to the 'shock jocks' instead of those who strengthen your faith, you'll experience what Jesus described as "men's hearts failing them for fear". As a redeemed child of God I live by His rules, under His protection, supplied by His riches.

Here's a promise I need to stand on: 'Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord... For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit' (Jeremiah 17:7-8 NKJV). In this year when economic seems too tough to handle, when drought seems peeking on my shoulders, I don't need to panic. Instead,I trust God to come through for me and for you.

So here I am reading Yahoo news. Reading is important as it stimulates my brain. Reading the newspaper assists me in keeping up with the daily news of what is occurring locally as well in the world. The newspaper is a wealth of information - helps a person find employment, sell items, buy items by reading reviews first to ensure the best purchase (like moi- I'm reading led tv reviews because I'm really curious why so many claimed LED TV is the best compared to the standard LCD TV), and make your brain work by attempting the puzzle.