My Special Valentine!

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My Special Valentine!
by Latina
11-Feb-2010
 

Yes, Valentine's Day is fast approaching again. For many with a special someone it is not that exciting anymore. After all, what do you get or do for him or her? You go to the stores and there is so many things on sale to prove that you still care about them. I was driving by a store the other day and they actually had a sign "Emergency sale for those that wait until the last minute". LOL Who knew Valentine's Day would be an emergency.

Now don't get me wrong there are many that really do love Valentine's Day. Many couples do value each other but know that it is more than just on Valentine's Day. They simply do things for each other through out the year. They make time for each other by having a date night once a week. It is not easy to be in a good relationship these days without actually making it a priority.

I am amazed and very impressed as some of my colleagues make the time to be with their husbands. It is not easy for them to balance their lives but they know how important it is to make time for each other. The last thing one wants is to wake up one day and find out you are in a relationship with a stranger. I do realize that it is easier said then done to make time for each other.

Let's face it people change. Whether it  is by their own choice or due to life. People do change in many areas.  I certainly need to have space to grow as an individual within the relationship. Doesn't mean that one would want to get out of the relationship. Of course, it is also good to develop some mutual interests. It allows the person that we fell in love with to continue to be the amazing person that we fell in love with.

Now for those of us without a special someone the day may not be as thrilling. You see your co-workers getting all those beautiful flowers, chocolates, cards and so forth. You hear everyone talking about those special plans. You may feel a bit depressed. However, there are other alternatives. One must not despair.

 One year, I actually had one of my sons be my sister's Valentine. She was getting over a heartbreak and it was very nice for her to know that my son truly cared about her. Just to know that she was special to him. I made sure that he took her some flowers, and chocolates. He dressed nicely and I gave him some money for him to buy her dinner. I am sure that both of them will cherish such a precious memory forever.

 For the last ten years I have had a very special Valentine or two. My sons have been my Valentine. We pretty much do the same thing. They get me a card, we either go to the movies or rent some movies. We decide what restaurant to go to. I would even get a little gift from them. :o)

This year Arman is away but Julio is with me. So, I still have a special Valentine. We have not decided yet if we will go to the Texas Roadhouse (his favorite) or Red Lobster (my favorite). We will do our best to compromise on the movie selection. A blend of comedy, action  and romance will have to be in the movie or movies we get. Actually, we have gotten very good at compromising.

He even got me two cute little bears for Valentine's Day already. I just totally love them. They are my sleeping buddies. Go ahead and make fun of me. However, my son truly knows how special his gifts were to me. He does not have much money but he bought me what he could. He gave them truly out of love for me. No gift could be more valuable to me.  I will cherish them always.........

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxy8seOoR-8

PS: The photo for this blog is a picture of the two little bears that Julio gave me. :o)

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yolanda

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by yolanda on Sat Feb 27, 2010 08:47 PM PST

Hi! Natalia,

      Thank you for sharing! The lyrics is very inspiring! The guy has a very powerful voice!

Take care!


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Latina

...............

by Latina on Sat Feb 27, 2010 08:36 PM PST

Yolanda,

I just realized I had forgotten about Michael Bolton. Wow!

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6v_gOmVJ4I


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Sun Feb 14, 2010 07:37 AM PST

Hi Natalia,

      I saved Kelly Sweet's video, the lady has a pretty voice!


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Latina

For the romantic in many of us.........:o)

by Latina on Sun Feb 14, 2010 09:29 AM PST


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Monda

4U and your friends

by Monda on Sat Feb 13, 2010 09:12 PM PST


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Latina

......

by Latina on Sat Feb 13, 2010 02:04 PM PST

Time to share a lovely song.......:o)

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pBCmLZQ8s

 Spanish translation:

Caricia sobre el oceano

Caricia sobre el oceano
lleva a un pájaro tan ligero
que vuelve de tierras nevadas.
Aire efímero de invierno,
a lo lejos tu eco se aleja
castillos en españa.

(estribillo:)
Vira al viento,gira,despliega tus alas
en el alba gris de oriente
encuentra un camino en el arcoiris
llegará la primavera.

Una caricia sobre el océano
deja a un pájaro tan ligero
sobre le piedra de una isla sumergida.
Aire efímero de invierno
al final tu aliento se aleja
lejos,en las montañas.

 


 


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Latina

..........

by Latina on Sat Feb 13, 2010 01:46 PM PST

What about the following bands?

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgE36KE20HY

 


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Latina

Raton

by Latina on Sat Feb 13, 2010 01:36 PM PST

Kabobs are good any day of the week. Actually, any Persian food is good any day of the week.

Especially, if someone else makes it!

Cheers!


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Latina

LOL

by Latina on Sun Feb 14, 2010 08:54 AM PST

Rendd,

That is so funny! LOL Whatever the reason. I really like the band. Always feel free to share some more bands with us.

Hey! At least your music is better than mine


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Anonymouse

Natalie negatory! On V day Iranians have kabob+ not lasagna!

by Anonymouse on Sat Feb 13, 2010 10:56 AM PST

Everything is sacred.


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Rendd

Your welcome!

by Rendd on Sat Feb 13, 2010 08:53 AM PST

"I have never heard of Shinedown before".

I guess I've been hanging out with the rednecks for too long then. ;O) 


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Latina

Second chances

by Latina on Sat Feb 13, 2010 06:05 AM PST

Rendd,

Remember that as long as we are alive there is hope. The opportunity to do things better than before.

 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEmt_8HtGhw

My eyes are open wide
And by the way, I made it
Through the day
I watched the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out
Today

Well, I just saw hailey's
Comet SHOOTING!!!!!!!!!!!!
Said why you always running
In place?
Even the man in the
Moon disappears
Somewhere in the
Stratosphere

[Chorus]
Tell my mother,
Tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realise
This is my life
I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying...
Sometimes goodbye
Is a second chance

Please don't cry
One tear for me
I'm not afraid of
What I have to say
This is my one and
Only voice
So listen close, it's
Only for today

Well, I just saw hailey's
Comet SHOOTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Said why you always running
In place?
Even the man in the
Moon disappears
Somewhere in the
Stratosphere

[Chorus]
Tell my mother,
Tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realise
This is my life
I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying...
Sometimes goodbye
Is a second chance

Heres my chance
This is my chance

Tell my mother,
Tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realise
This is my life
I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying...
Sometimes goodbye
Is a second chance

Sometimes goodbye
Is a second chance [x2]


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Latina

Happy Valentine's Day!

by Latina on Sat Feb 13, 2010 05:54 AM PST

Rendd,

Thank you very much! I have never heard of Shinedown before. The lead singer has an amazing voice. What an amazing song too.

I think that there are so many that know the full meaning of the singers words.

Just remember......this too shall pass. :o)

 

 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0MgqquN4Rs

 

IF you only knew
Im hanging by a thread
The web i spin for you

I'd sacrifice my beating heart
Before I'd lose you
I still hold onto the letters you returned
I swear I've lived and learned

Chorus:
It's 4:03 and I can't sleep
Without you next to me
I toss and turn like the sea
If I drown tonight
Bring me back to life
The only thing that I
Still believe is in you
If you only knew

If you only knew
How many times I
Counted all the words
That went wrong
If you only knew
How I refuse to let you
Go even when you're gone
I dont regret any days I spent
Nights we shared
Or letters that I spent

Chorus:
It's 4:03 and I can't sleep
Without you next to me
I toss and turn like the sea
If I drown tonight
Bring me back to life
The only thing that I
Still believe is in you
If you only knew

I still hold onto the letters you returned
I swear I've lived and learned

Chorus:
It's 4:03 and I can't sleep
Without you next to me
I toss and turn like the sea
If I drown tonight
Bring me back to life
The only thing that I
Still believe is in you
If you only knew


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Latina

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by Latina on Sat Feb 13, 2010 05:45 AM PST

Raton,

We do eat Mexican food every day already. I cook it. LOL

We just like something different every once in awhile.

...................

XerXes,

Thank you!

...........

 Monsieur Kadivar,

Merci beaucoup! Très belle

Bonne Saint-Valentin!

......

Arthimis,

Thank you for sharing the videos with us. What a beautiful dedication to your beloved one.

Now on your addiction with this web site and obsession with your motherland. I am sorry but I will have to agree with her. LOL

However, many Iranian men are this way. LOL


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:53 PM PST

 


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Arthimis

Dedication to my love...

by Arthimis on Fri Feb 12, 2010 07:33 PM PST

For Valentine's, I am dedicating this timeless love song to my beautiful girlfriend, Delphine... (She checks out my comments on the internet;-) and thinks I'm an addict to iranian.com and obssessed with my Motherland...) :-)

Also I dedicate this to all the other lovers on iranian.com and out there:

Love and Peace

Enjoy Adrea Bocelli's Besame Mucho :

 

 

//www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=gPRESlT4Ccg&p...

 

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPRESlT4Ccg


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Darius Kadivar

Natalia Jaan Felicita

by Darius Kadivar on Fri Feb 12, 2010 06:35 PM PST

Happy Valentine


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XerXes.

Latina

by XerXes. on Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:36 AM PST

You look more beautiful every time you post a new picture.


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Anonymouse

Natalie TX Rdhouse or Red Lobster?! How'bout something Mexican?!

by Anonymouse on Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:01 AM PST

Everything is sacred.


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Fri Feb 12, 2010 06:30 AM PST

Hi Natalia,

    Congratulations! Yes, he is in my prayer! I always pray! Pretty soon he is going to give you big birthday present, big X-mas present, and big Valentine's present. :O))

Please take care!


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Rendd

Happy Valentine's Day!

by Rendd on Fri Feb 12, 2010 04:24 AM PST


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Latina

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by Latina on Fri Feb 12, 2010 03:18 AM PST

Yolanda,

Today my son gave me some great news. He got a job offer. I am so happy and excited for him.

My little baby has now become a man. :o) I think that I am going to cry.... from joy that is.

Please keep him in your prayers. It will be his first real job. As part of the  celebration, I have decided to go and eat at his favorite place for Valentine's Day.

Best,


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Latina

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by Latina on Thu Feb 11, 2010 08:26 PM PST


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Latina

Thank you.....

by Latina on Thu Feb 11, 2010 08:17 PM PST

I wish you great joy on your three day weekend. Happy Valentine's Day!


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Thu Feb 11, 2010 08:11 PM PST

Hi Natalia,

   Wow! your son is so sweet. It must be very comforting! I am excited 'cause I will have 3 days off this weekend! 

Enjoy your Valentine!

P.S. The bears are cute and cuddly!


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