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My Valentine Weekend

Back when Vic and I were still a young couple, I felt that Valentine's Day was a big deal.  I don't mind if I don't receive flowers.  But, there has to be a special dinner.  Now that we have celebrations like annniversaries and birthdays too close to Valentine's Day, I felt it unnecessary and bothersome to celebrate.  With the cheesiness I see on TV and FB, it is starting to get very corny.

Honestly, I feel that Mother's Day should be given more importance.  Hehehe.  Well, as we mature, our priorities change.  We became pratical too.

Vic and I went on a pre-VDay night out with friends.  It was spent singing, drinking and catching up with friends.  It was a good night that lasted till the wee hours of the following day.

On Valentine's Day, I did my usual thing.  I paid the spa a visit after an early morning singing engagement.  We brought the car in for some repairs.  After getting things in order, we shared a special meal that comprised of steak and salad.    Somehow, it felt the same yet different from my usual weekends.  It was so refreshing to spend a relaxing day at home without feeling rushed and too tired.

I was glad we decided to spend it with kids, away from where the rest of the populace.  We didn't get inconvenienced by the slow-moving traffic and bad restaurant service.

Sunday was spent with our extended family.


It was simple.  No pretense.

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