Love, Love and More Love!

It's the time of the year again, where roses are three times more expensive than the usual, and chocolates are everywhere. It's Valentine's Day.

Last year, I spent my Valentine's Day slaving to get all the orders in from a flower company in Los Angeles that does its contact center here. With the exception of my hubby and son visiting me and spending a few moments with me at the hotel room (Nope, we didn't shag there, excuse me!), I let them enjoy the evening and buffet while my colleagues and I worked our asses off.

Now, I get to spend my morning with my hubby, sans the roses and chocolates and whatever. A good breakfast should do the trick. I hope so.

So, how will you spend your Valentine's Day without busting your pocket? Here are some of the tips that you might want to try:

1. If both of you are off for the day, then cozy up in the sofa and start feeding your DVD player with romantic classics like "Notting Hill", "Love Story", " The Notebook", "Sleepless in Seattle" and others. Or if you want to rid yourselves with tissue paper because of constant bawling over these movies, try "The Walking Dead".

2. Go to La Mesa Ecopark if you live near Quezon City, Fairview, Novaliches, Commonwealth, or wherever. Its entrance is cheap (around Php 40.00/head if you're a resident of QC, and Php 50.00 for non-residents). You can enjoy biking, strolling, and commune with nature, or enjoy that 30-minute boat ride (although right now it's under maintenance.)

3.  Go to your nearest malls and enjoy whatever open concerts or promos they have in store for shoppers.

4. If you live down south, then a quick trip to Tagaytay, or Laguna, and spend a picnic with your loved one. Enjoy the home-cooked meals and cuddling and more.

5. Travel back in time by visiting historical places or a museum. Know the love story angle that each item, or picture conveys. Learn your history.

6. Buy some "the Bar" vodka and mix some cocktails with cheap pica on the side. Dance over slow music and enjoy the beat.

7. If you have a porch, terrace or den, convert that into a "restaurant" setting, complete with dining set and candles, and enjoy a sumptuous meal you prepare for the evening.

There are still a lot of other wild, crazy ideas you can think of. But always remember to share it with the one you love.

Kisses to all!