The history of Valentines Day

It's February 14 now...”Happy Valentines to all”...Let me tell you the history of valentines day..hmmm...The origin of the Valentines Day is shrouded in mystery and there are varying opinions about it. Its origin has become theme of many legends. St. Valentines Day as we celebrate today has remnants of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. According to some legends Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying his decree, which outlawed marriage for young men.

Some legends have it that the Valentines Day originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity on Feb. 14, 269 A.D. Today the Roman Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine, all of whom were martyred. St. Valentine may have been imprisoned and later killed for helping Christians to escape harsh punishment in Roman prisons.

There is an interesting story portraying the love affair between St. Valentine and the jailor's daughter. St. Valentine left a farewell note for her, the note read- "from your Valentine². Valentine's Day is said to have started in the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans regarded her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the festival of Lupercalia, in honor of Lupercus, the hunter of wolves. Legends aside, the popularity of the Valentines Day rose manifold among the people and in tune with it Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine, the patron saint of love and romance. (source:internet..i forgot the site)

***Well honestly I don't like Valentines Day!wanna know why?cause every valentine I don't have a date..hahaha...silly right?but that's true...lol. And although i do have a boyfriend now,he's not here so I still I don't have a date ("don't feel bad hun, i do understand everything")..well talking to him this morning is a very nice feeling, he's not here physically but I felt he's presence (" I love you hun")...I'm not sure if I go out with my girls friends (theresa and beverly) right now to watch a movie, we're still debating on it..hahaha....To all my friends single and taken "Happy Valentines Guys!"mwah....***

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It's My Pops Birthday

Yesterday February 12 is the birthday of my pops...We celebrate it with a simple dinner, just the four of us (me,van,moms,pops) in one of the restaurant here (<-waiting for our order, i'm not in the pic cause I'm the photographer..hehehe). Since my dad doesn't want any gift for he's birthday, so I decided to treat them to dinner that's the least I can do...hahaha....Well I will tell you a little bit about my dad he's the kind of father that's very strict, moody sometimes, funny, kind, smart and a loyal husband. Before when I'm still studying he always told me “no boys, study first!” and “after school go home” ('I told you he's very strict!') that's why I never got a change to have boyfriend..huhuhu..Well before honestly I don't know why he's very strict then, until I grow older I realized that he's just trying to protect me from anything that can ruin my dreams in life and he knows what's best for me. And one thing about him you can't tell lies to my dad, he knows that your lying by simply looking at you and he can read your mind (pretty cool huh?)...hahaha... He's really a cool dad willing to sing in the karaoke with you, tease you and carry you like a baby...hahaha (Did I told you that I'm a papa's girl, sorry bro I'm papa's favorite...lol). He's really a good provider to he's family and god fearing. Does it sounds he's perfect? No he's not, he has faults also!But for me he is a good person...I really love my dad I look up to him...he's my hero and my mentor. He keep on telling me this “Aubrey ang buhay hindi isang cassette tape na puwede mong e rewind kung may ma missed ka na song”...Yeah my dad talk about making used of your time and making a wise decisions in life. You can't go back the time once you misused it, no matter how sorry you are. Pa thanks for reminding me that always, thanks for being a good husband to mom and a good father to us...and stop teasing me about my love life....lol. I Love You pa!Happy Birthday po...mwah....

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For my Madz Joanna....

Hello madz...Well FYI to all people, me and joanna first meet when the time I took an exam here in eversun (mag kasabay po kami...) in the interview and until we both hired here, we exchange smiles and hello's..then we become best pals in the office and until I become a godmother of her cute son jasper...(history gyud madz) Writer to si madz, a very good writer....well malas lang sa client madz noh???hehehe..ok lang!ana bitaw ko na pag novena bah..pray for a good client, it works for me madz (mao na ako ghimo kay mark!)....Well your in night shift now, I'm sure that we will miss you (lalo na me!).Thank you for always there for me, for your advises and for supporting me in my new whirl wind relationship with _ _ _ _!(you know).Unsa nalang atong mga tsismis madz ug bonding bonding sa peoples park...hahaahaha...hay, cry baby baya ko makahilak ko ani!hehehe...Thank you for being a nice friend to us, a good mom and a loyal wife....It's my pleasure to know you and I'm proud of it! Thanks and I hope you will be happy in night shift people (naa sila amie ug jocel didto..ams ikaw na bahala joanna ha!)...try to bond with them okies madz...ingatz jo...mwah... wait this people wanted to say something to you....lol

The Berks:

Ariel Retes (the model): brey, tan awa.... http://joannacarla.netfast.org/ ....pakita kay joanna

Alon berzamina (ice tea bottomless): bye jo..magkita japon ta kay same ra man ato office, isipon lng namo na japon ka sa 3rd floor

Jayson Albano (korean actor..daw?): layas,jo....layas

Darlyn Osanastre (maam pm): pass sa ko,ala ko masay kron kay nahurot sa akoang article

Ma.Theresa Camartin(almost perfect..): well, all i can say is ............"no comment!"

Dutch Nuevo (most talkative): huhh....busy pa....hehe

Jean diaz (cute girl): hi jo! hmmm... I'll be missing u.. huhuuhu.. Thank you for the time you spent with me.. I won't forget the day na nag PM ka about sa YM status ko.. (lunch break ang nka post tapos 1pm lampas na.) ndi ko rin makalimutan ang day na sabi mo "jean, tingog-tingog og tagad-tagad sad..nakita ta na ka before sa webcam ni dennis kadtong tapad pa me" . Na touch jud ko pag-ayo that time,, kasi naman ndi talaga me umiimik sa upuan ko except lng kina dennis at clent(Schoolmate ko kasi). But, kahit pa lilipat kna sa nightshift here in my heart, ndi kita makalimutan kasi kaw ung first girl sa 3rd floor na naging friendship ko ..hehhehe ayo-ayo lng ha.. thnx a lot ha.. lalo na ung tym na gi-given up ako ng client ko salamat sa mga inspiring words na binigay mo sa akin..
"Dear friend, if our heart do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him."---1 John 3:21-22.....Keep up the good work! Godspeed!

Beverly Suarez (bebs ni ariel ug jayson): Joanna: What can I say to this girl, hmmmn. Well I don't know her a lot aside from being nice and cool berks known to be the devoted mom and wife of the group. She's of those people I wanted to know more with but sad to say night shift na ka, huh!... Well, jo thanks for being so nice with me. Stay cool and continue to be an inspiration to others especially to your super cute baby..We'll be missing you..mwah!She's of ONE those people.

Cesar Noel Quiñon (master blogger): Take Care and God BLess \m/

****"Memories play a very confusing role...They make you laugh when you remember the time you cried together. But make you cry when you remembered the time you laughed together"...from joanna's quotes....Well friend thanks for the memories that we spend together, I will treasure it till the end. God bless you jo...miss you girl....mwah****

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'What If'

What if two people lived like human compasses,
Will they ever find their partner soul?
What if two people had opposite magnetism,
Will they ever find their matching poles?

What if two people traveled a closed path,
Will their paths ever come across?
What if two people became static,
Will they ever know their worthy cause?

What if two people listened to the same music,
Will they know what their ears hear?
What if two people become mute,
How will they say what they feel?

Life is full of mysteries and questions.
What more can you ask for?
However the world turns around,
No one will really ever know!

***This poem taken from the science journal of my bro, while scanning he's journal I saw this poem. For some reason I really like it and I think it was made for me, so I decided to post it here.haha... "What If", yeah life is full of 'what if'...what if all your wishes came true,is that can make you feel contented in life? what if you risks everything for someone, is that means that he\she will stay for you forever? ..and etc. Life is full of mysteries, full of surprises. You don't know what will happened next.... Sometimes you feel that life is very frustrating and sometimes you feel life is good after everything that happened to you. So many questions in our minds and no matter how hard we tried for an answer, still we can't get it. But as time past we just surprised that all the boggling question in our mind in the past are now answered. We keep on finding the truth about life and trying hard to find a meaning about it, but we fail to appreciate life itself. We complain that sometimes life is so boring, but how can we enjoy life if you, yourself doesn't know how to have fun. "Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will." Just enjoy life!play it well....mwah all...***

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"Being There"

One of the most sought after expressions of love is presence. Not many people realize this but it's true. It is not the gifts of material value, but the thought of being there. This is the most valuable gift we can give. To be there in person for the solemn or joyous occasions of our friends and dear one's, would surely make difference. Not just for the receiver but for the giver as well. For the gifts of the self, the self is renewed. It is something that we owe to one another, whatever the cost.

When we are truly present for other people, important things happened to them and to us. We renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. "Being There" is the ultimate expression of love and it lies at the very core of civility.

What occasions are most important for being there? Surely weddings and funerals head the list, birthdays, christening, anniversaries, family holidays and victory celebrations follow closely. But there are other, less obvious ways to express a sense of caring. Like visiting a sick friend, or one who has just broken off with his or her lover.

How can we bestow the gift of self?Here are some suggestions:

*Be positive about invitations:
Don't immediately think of an excuse, train yourself to say 'yes' instead of thinking of conflicts. Never say no to an invitation! This may not always be practical though there are cases where in saying 'no' is exceptional. It is the attitude that best counts. Be ready to involved yourself. Work things out and find ways to accept invitations, rather than thinking of ways to say 'no'.

*Go out of your way:
Sometimes it is difficult, but when we manage to be there, in spite of the convenience of travel, expenses or schedule. We are often surprised at what a difference our presence make.

*Make amends:
Sometimes a person mises a solemn event, feels embarrassed about it. Don't let guilt compound your absence. If you did not go to the ceremony, you can still go to the person.

***Remember that your presence can be greater gift, than any material thing you could send.***

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