The Over Priced Roses Day....

Wiki says:

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs, Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. It was deleted from the Roman calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI, but its religious observance is still permitted. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

Well to me .....It is simply another ORDINARY DAY!  

For other Singaporeans maybe..its this time of year where Singapore transforms into one big heart shaped island, pink and Bordeaux red replace the National colors, the shop uncles in China town change their catch line to “Ah, Niceee, Valentines shopping, all cheap, cancan”.. and everybody (even the Money changers at Raffles Place) have their “Valentines Day Promotion” running. Its a time to show your loved one how much you love her and spend some loving money on lovely things making the shop owners love you and you loving your credit card. Everybody loves everyone and everything! Its Valentines Day In Singapore!

The Malaysian government has warned it's Muslims citizen over the printed press yesterday against it as the National Fatwa Council had decreed in 2005 that Muslims should refrain from celebrating Valentine's Day because it is not part of Islamic teachings and it's way to promote a "sin-free" lifestyle. No need to watch any RA movies today as we will see more "vice activities and immoral acts" being publicly displayed......But I guess that will not deter many other modern Malaysians to still celebrate VD...

Whilst that's in Malaysia, it also seems that VD is not loved in many areas of the world today! Papers reciting protests in some parts of the globe....in Southern India, members of a Hindu political party recently gathered to burn Valentine’s Day cards. In Dubai, which has traditionally permitted celebration of Valentine’s Day,  had the tourism authority banned the sale of alcohol because of the day's proximity of the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday, which this year falls on Tuesday, February 15.

There will also be cultural exploitation in Facebook today...with friends posting LOVE greetings on walls!

Anyway ...I read about about some fun facts on VD....

1. More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine's Day. 

2. Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased for Valentine's Day 

3. 73% of people who buy flowers for Valentine's Day are men, while only 27 percent are women

4.15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day. 

5.Teachers will receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets. 

6.The most fantastic gift of love is the Taj Mahal in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife. 

Again... I am very skeptical with anything to do with VD... If your other half promise you Bed Full Of Roses.... Bullshit, imagine how much that would hurt with the torn and how much that will BURN the pocket!

@$#&! Idle mind is a devil's workshop

It's been a long and busy Feb.....that's because a lot of big things have happened and been decided for the future. I will not write much on that considering that all things are still in planning stage.....I am sure of what I want but I am not sure of what it will be.....there is just too many things in my head!

As of now, I am just relaxing and watching one of my favourite bad boy sexy look Bon Jovi crooning all his hits on channel 5....amazing that at his age, he still look so yummy and tempting! He just did " I'll be there for you" - my favourite track since my secondary school days. I seriously wonder if any man out there can really live up to the lyrics.......not just treat it like a metaphor....sigh! I am relaxed now but in a melancholy mood. Sometimes I hate times when I am too relaxed because my mind will just be distracted and wander bout lots of things........

As a result of this mind idling, I just text my other half a suggestion that hopefully could help refresh and regain back what was magical and colourful before.....like the purple stalks that just wilted and died.....

Yes...and now my Bon Jovi is singing "Living on a prayer"....just what I need! Double sigh!

It's Bunny Time!

Rabbit Personality

People born in the year of the rabbit often make ideal diplomats or politicians. Rabbit person has grace, culture and beautiful manners. Although rabbit people get on well with everyone, at heart they are basically reserved creatures, and are only really happy when they are engrossed in some sort of intellectual activity. They are just too sensitive to the world around them. They are just not able to thrive in a competitive or aggressive environment, and it makes them anxious if someone forces them to take risks. Their inner world is simply too delicate for unsettled or unpredictable situations, and they tend to create a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere on a hunch. This character trait makes them very hospitable and attentive people, who take care of those around. The average rabbit person emphasizes the importance of small details. They pay attention to everything from colour, design and furniture to food and conversation. And only when they are sure that everything has been arranged as they wished, these people can relax and have fun. Person born in the year of rabbit often leads a conservative lifestyle, where one of the most important things is their security. This quality has a negative side also. Opting for safety over risk they may miss good opportunities. This does not imply that these people are frivolous or irresponsible, for when they truly believe in some thing they are serious, perseverance and capable.

Calm as they are, it is not easy to provoke rabbit people. They are sentimental and compassionate. Yes, and they cry easily too. They can be moved by personal problems you share with them. Therefore, if you work as a salesman for a living, you will have much better luck with rabbit people - Nine out of Ten Rabbit people will definitely buy your products!

 

 

Rabbit Love Affairs

People born in this year can be great partners in relationships. Romantic and sweet, faithful too, rabbit people never lack of suitors. They are in extreme need of trust, security and tenderness in a relationship and are really happy when they manage to create an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. When the rabbit person does the planning, he/she is happy calling the shots and will expect his beloved automatically be on the same wavelength. In case the partner's behaviour becomes erratic or hurtful he/she withdraws into your shell. Sometimes this person really believes that everything is fine and these relationships are strong and solid, but careless remark or impudent behaviour can suddenly place serious doubts in his/her mind. It is important to solve such problems appropriately. Partners may discuss these fears and express their points of view openly to avoid repetition of these problems in the future. Otherwise these relationships won't last too long.

In spite of his/her devotion to the loved one, it is important to remember that the rabbit person wants to have a secret side to his/her life, too. It is natural for him/her to demand solitude in order to get in touch with his/her inner self.

Sometimes it takes time for a rabbit person to find a partner, a real soul-mate, and he/she may seem to be fickle and insecure along the way, but when he/she has found that person his/her attachment is boundless.

 

 

Rabbit Career

Call them cautious or call them timid, rabbit people will undertake nothing before they have weighed the pros and cons from every angle. And that is probably why rabbit people are doing their work so well. They are balanced in outlook and cautious in approach, and like to be informed of all the facts before making a judgment. They usually can not bear the cut and thrust of business life preferring work that is more methodical and reliable. At times a rabbit person is a bit of a plotter and tends to be too conservative, but he/she is gifted with a positive yet practical outlook that few can fault. He/she has a talent to avoid the trouble and identify opportunity. But it is important to remember that his/her creative talents will come to the fore when he/she is allowed to work at your own pace. As a rule, colleagues value these people's tact and modesty and realize the fact that rabbit people are unlikely to step over others to achieve their goals.

 

 

Ideal Job for the Rabbit Include

counselor, barrister, judge, solicitor, adviser or secretary

 

Horoscope background

Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, 19, 35
Equivalent Western Sign: Pisces
Element WOOD
Color GREEN
Yin/Yang YIN and YANG
Direction EAST

 

Celebrity

Some Famous Rabbits: Harry Belafonte, Ingrid Bergman, Lewis Carroll, John Cleese, Peter Falk, Peter Fonda, James Fox, David Frost, Cary Grant, Oliver Hardy, Bob Hope, Whitney Houston, John Hurt, Michael Keaton, John Keats, Julian Lennon, Arthur Miller, Roger Moore, Tatum O'Neal, George Orwell, Neil Simon, Jane Seymour, Dusty Springfield, Sting, Orson Welles, Norman Wisdom.

 

Rabbit Compatibility

Compatible with : Ram, Pig, Dog
Less Compatible with : Rat, Rabbit, Dragon, Ox, Tiger, Snake, Monkey
Least Compatible with : Rooster, Horse 

 

 

Positive and Negative Capability

Positive: The Rabbit can be sensitive, tactful. home-loving, refined, prudent, discreet, long-living, ambitious, cultured, well-mannered, artistic, considerate, scholarly, suave, graciously hospitable, modest and unimpeachable virtuous.

Negative: The Rabbit can also be snobbish, secretive, pedantic, complicated, haughtily indifferent, self-indulgent, hypochondria-cal, punctilious, judgmental, self-righteous, deceptive, self-centred and terminally condescending.