to those who actually read my blog i wish to tell you thanks and a very happy valentine day
started of the day by going off to church and thenfor lunch at market one at taman jurong. we walked there from church .on the way we passed by jurong town primary school it brought back memories . most of them good and some of them bad but after all they are momories and that is the only thing you can carry along . nothing else ! i learned that you have to cherish the thoughts of the past and look forward.... but it is also good at times to think about the past.. ;)
hid and azland came to my house we were dying azland's hair did not turn out that bad . though the colour did not stick all over his head at least the front was good . he is now the proud owner of a HORN ... lol lol
hopefully meeting them today later in the evening .... tomorrow is the day of love some ppl say but do anyone out there actually knoe the true meaning of v-day
The History of Valentine's DayEvery February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
so it was not always about chocolates and flowers you knoe...