Love for the Ages

When it comes to romance, the tried-and-true still holds sway over the new. About three quarters of both men and women think that the traditional romantic gestures like picking a bouquet of wildflowers or exchanging chocolate are as sweet as ever according to Harlequin romance report. And when asked to name a romantic act, the number one pick for both sexes was taking walks together. Kissing and candlelit dinners also made it to both men and women's top four. So take heart if your love style is more rose petals than juicy Instant Messages. Clearly, some oldies but goodies never go out of fashion.

Time heals wounds

I have a friend who have been very close to me. We go to the same workplace together. Our house are just a few steps away. We were inseparable, some would say. We talked about anything and everything, from love life, careers, dreams, aspirations. We would confide with each other about the latest news that we know in the workplace, in our personal lives and of course we empathize and help each other in times when we have problems. We are similar in many ways but we are also very different in some aspects of our lives.

One day, we have a falling out. For some reasons, we feel like we are suffocated with our closeness. We became very distant with each other and we separate our ways. Our relationship has gone from sweet into sour, from good into worse. We reached a point that we don't talk with each other and we abhor each other's presence. I know there's something wrong with us -failed expectations, unbalanced and non-symbiotic relationship.

Three years past, we accidentally bumped with each other. I forget that we were not in "good terms" that I had a big smile for her when we saw each other face to face but she snobbed me and had that look as if saying "who are you"?. I just laughed myself off because I don't hold any grudge anymore and there's nothing to lose when you smile even when it's not reciprocated.

Another chance, we met and this time, she's the one who made a casual talk with me as if nothing happens. I just talked with her as well and I found out that she's not talking also to her close friend recently for a very superficial reason and a common friend would joke that she wants one enemy at a time. Nevertheless, I'm glad that we are back into speaking terms and even if we are not as close as we used to be but we are back to being friends again. I believe time heals wounds with the aid of divine intervention.

Tuesday Quotable Toots (3)

I have found the paradox that If I love until it hurts,

then there is no hurt but more love.

-Mother Teresa

Life's lessons

• Learn that you cannot make anyone love you but you can make yourself be loved and lovable.
• It's not good to compare yourself to others.
• Learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.
• Two people can look at the same thing but see it differently.
• A rich person is not the one who has the most, but simply the one who need the least.
  

Love changes everything

Love is the most powerful, the most energizing, the most transforming force in the world.

Our memories like sparks of fire are reservoirs of the power of the love that we have experienced. To recall the first moment of realizing that you were loved by a particular person is to be present again at that moment of time.

It is to be in touch again with the astonishment that he/she would love you. That other person appeared to be so self-assured, so superior. Why would he / she take notice of you, much less be attracted or care?

Love transforms but not only in its initial surge of excitement, enjoyment and new energy. It continues through the years to draw one toward wholeness, that is, to becoming all that one is meant to be - a loved and loving person.

However transforming and life giving a human love may be, it is transcended by God's love for us. Keep loving and happy weekend everyone:)

My Birthday!

Today is my birthday. I really feel blessed and there are a lot of things to be thankful for- my family, my friends. I'm having this mclinky links for those visitors from today (my birthday) until September 25, 2009. So, get listed my dear friends.

In Love or Insane?

So you're head over heels in love, or at least you think you are. You have all the symptoms - you can't eat, can't sleep, and can't seem to think about anything other than your next encounter. But sometimes, that wonderful feeling can turn borderline weird, and if not kept in check, can quickly turn into full blown obsession. Can't tell the difference between the two just yet? Read upon these telltale signs to protect you from becoming that unlovable psycho-stalker guys steer clear of.

It's Love if - You get excited when you hear your phone ring, then slightly disappointed when you find out it's not him calling.

It's Obsession if - You have a separate line and number especially for him.

It's Love if - You have him on speed dial.

It's Obsession if - You call him in the middle of the night, then hang up when he answers. You just want to hear his voice.

It's Love if - You know what his favorite kind of candy is.

It's obsession if - You pick up his discarded wrapper and keep it in your wallet so you can have a piece of him wherever you go.

It's Love if - You have a song just for him.

It's Obsession if - You only have that one song on your ipod and it's on loop.

It's Love if - You already know all of his little quirks.

It's Obsession if - You try to imitate all of these little quirks and make them yours too.

It's Love if - You invite him over for dinner with your family.

It's Obsession if - He must come everyday, no excuses.

It's Love if - You have him as your phone wallpaper.

It's Obsession if - You have him as your room wallpaper.

It's love if - You text him out of the blue just to see how he's doing.

It's Obsession if - You text him out of the blue and ask what he's doing, who he's with, where he's going next, what time he'll be home, and again, who's he's with every ten minutes.