Here's to not losing your head this Valentine's Day

I had grand plans this Valentine's Day. I was qoing to book the squillion dollar dinner and go full romance under twinkling lights at The Grounds. However, just before I booked, a note came home saying meet the teacher was on that night. How deranged! Given some of the teachers are young, why would they want to do that? So we will be having a super romantic night in a classroom on little seats talking about maths and projects. Fabulous! I know, don't be jealous! My amazing 'in your face' lifestyle knows no bounds.

The story of St Valentine is a little different to what you might expect. One version is he married young lovers against the wishes of Claudius II and got his head lopped off. Another version is Claudius wanted everyone to worship 12 Roman Gods but Valentinus stuck with his Christian beliefs. While in jail he restored eyesight to the janitor's blind daughter (thus the sainthood) and on the eve of his execution, sent her a farewell note telling her to keep her faith in God and signing off 'From your Valentine'.

Apparently the almond tree is the symbol of love and friendship but slightly impractical so at a guess, that's how the roses and chocolates came in. I guess you could chuck in a pack of almonds if you wanted to be 'traditional'.

My Valentine's Day wish to you all, single or committed, is this:

“A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.” 
― Kurt Vonnegut, The Sirens of Titan

So ditch the hate and share some love towards the refugees, the poor, the homeless, the LBGTQI community (Liberal party, let's show them we respect their love and let them get married!), those of a different religion, those of a different skin colour, those who are different. Let's ignore the lead by the countries fueling hate and show them that we are better than that. Let's lead by example.

Lastly, I leave you with this ad. No affiliation but I can't believe in 2017 people are scared to hold hands. Shame on us.

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. 
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.

Linking with #AwwMondays

Expressions of Love in Art and Nature

I've done a couple in this series and thought I'd add some more. Nothing makes me smile more than seeing this little romantic prods around town. So to all the random artists that decide to share the love, thank you!

“Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.” — A Man Without a Country, Kurt Vonnegut

I know the roo is an odd choice but there's something about a mother carrying her child that screams love. Human or otherwise.

It is these little treasures that make me love life!

Linking  this old post with#MakroTex on Love

Expressions of Love - Lovin' Life

Last week for Valentine's Day I posted some photos under the title Expressions of Love - but I discovered I'm not bored with that so like the Little Prince and Haunted, it will keep me entertained (and no doubt you lot rolling your eyes but do feel free to join in at anytime). So what more perfect way to join in with Deep Fried Fruit's new Sunday link up on Lovin' Life!

So I am loving snapping expressions of love.

I am very easily amused with a camera in my hand.

I will never get bored of living in this wonderful city.

Expressions of Love

I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day, spent with friends, family or someone special. Or by yourself, as there's no one who deserves a little love more than you.

If you ever needed encouragement to wash up, this is it!

If Valentine's Day is just a total bummer for you this year, you can blow it off because it's the Lunar New Year! And that is worthy of celebration!!  Gong Hey Fat Choy!

Linking an old post but I like the kookiness of it. #FavouriteFoto