ALT-17 Making Valentines Day Gestures more Meaningful
February 14th - Valentines day, is a wonderful, and very special day of the year. There is just something about that day that is so romantic. We all get excited wondering if any cards will drop on our mat from any secret admirers we may have out there. I like that element of surprise, not knowing who the card is from. An anonymous Valentine will keep you guessing all day. It is a lovely day, or evening to spend with the one you love. So how will you make this day a special one that will stand out from all the other days of the year?, and how will you make this Valentine days gestures more meaningful than in the past?
Think about the evening. How would you like it to pan out? Do you have any special ideas to make it stand out as more meaningful? I think it's time to put the thinking cap on. Do a little brainstorming, see what you come up with. This may need a little thinking out, so take a pad, and jot a few ideas down. I find it always helps to write my ideas on paper. They seem to be more tangible then. Think about how your loved one will be feeling. Will they want to be whisked off for a night on the town, or would they rather stay in, and have an evening at home. Set out a list of things that might please them. It's the small things that count, with the right amount of care, and thought behind them. It does not need to cost a fortune, it just needs careful planning.
One scenario could go something like this:Your loved one will probably come home a little frazzled from their day at work, they need to unwind, to shed off the stresses of the day.-
- Step 1. Subdue the lighting in the living room. Have his favorite chair cosy, and the cushions all fluffed up. When he comes through the door, take his coat, lead him to his chair, and pour him a Scotch. Put some soft, soothing music on, and let him relax, while you run him a bath.
- Step 2. Bath ready with candles and full to the brim of bubble bath. Have a nice clean bath towel ready for him, and a fresh bar of soap. Again let him relax for a while, to soothe away the cares of the day. While you lay out some clean clothes for him to change into after his bath.
- Step 3. Now while he is having a bath, you can set about preparing him a lovely steak dinner. Set the table with fresh linen some pretty candles, and a vase of fresh flowers to the center, and of course, place his Valentine card and present, on his place setting.He has been hard at work all day and he will really appreciate all the trouble you have taken.
- Step 4. You have dinner every night! You want to make this meal more special, and meaningful. Well it's all in the detail, and the careful planing of the occasion. He is already feeling spoilt, by being taken care of. Having a bath run for him, and a special meal prepared. He will be feeling very loved at this point, and the rest of the evening should go like clockwork. You have your new dress on, you have had your hair styled, and you are even wearing some new silky lingerie. Sounds to me like you have more than made your Valentines day gestures more meaningful!
- Step 5. Enjoy! You are now both ready to sit down to a very special meal by candlelight, whilst you celebrate your romantic Valentines day evening together. And remember, Little things count for a lot, when there is real thought and meaning behind them.
