My PKS Valentine's Model

Hello, pal! 

I'm very pleased to wish you a happy Valentine's day. Of course, you know I got nothing but mad-pure love for you, and just in case no one has ever told you this and from the bottom of my heart, I think you're an AWESOME individual in all ramifications - smart, beautiful, handsome, unique, etc. Never forget this fact. 

It wasn't any of my intentions to post here today, but I guess I got bitten by Valentine's bug, so bad I forfeited some important stuff I was busy with to join in spreading the love. Aint love beautiful? I think so too. Well, I guess I was smitten by a colleague of mine who brought and shared chocolates and candies among everyone at work. I loved her generous/kind gesture, a gesture that obviously brought smiles to everyone's face, and that to me is what Valentine's day should be about.

Pope Gelasius declared this day, February, 14th as  a day to honor St. Valentine, who was a Christian martyr imprisoned and later executed for defiling the Roman emperor's orders which banned soldiers from getting married by performing weddings for them, an act I'm sure brought smiles to the faces of these soldiers. Yet another tale claims he was executed because of his Christian beliefs and that he healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius whom before his execution wrote her a farewell letter signed "From Your Valentine." He died because of his love for love.

Therefore today requires you and I to be embodiments of true love which are

1. Patience - No matter how hard, be patient today. Young lady, I get that you're expecting an engagement ring tonight, it's long over due, you reason. Well, I understand your anticipations, but hey, don't pout if he doesn't pop the question today, no pressure. If it's meant to be, he will in due time. And you man, if you haven't put a ring on it, it AINT your right yet, so don't pressurize her, because you want to get laid. 

2. Kindness - That's right. If she's your wife/girlfriend, for once today, be a gentleman. Are you planning to have a romantic dinner at an exotic restaurant today? Pamper her, open the door  and  pull out the chair for her. Write him/her thoughtful poems in Spanish (if you can :D), in Igbo, Yoruba, Greek, whatever. Buy each other presents. That's right girl, buying gifts is not only his responsibility. How about a nice tie for your suit loving husband? Cufflinks, wristwatch, socks or you can cook his favourite meal, whatever. Do what you can and appreciate the other's efforts. "Oh, what the hell am I supposed to do with flowers"? Well, my dear Nigerian sister, pot it and water it..., flowers are beautiful gift of nature from God. a pair of Louboutins/Rolex watch isn't (:D). Appreciate it. It's what it symbolizes that matters. LOVE.

3. Selflessness - Before now, I noticed a lot people (ladies majorly) were more preoccupied with what to receive from their partners, and not necessarily what they will be giving. WRONG!!! It's not your birthday and therefore not only about you. Be concerned about how to make your partner happy as well. It is not just in relation to today's celebration, always seek to give, not receive. Seek for ways to impact on other people's lives as well. It must not be monetarily, your kind/encouraging words, smile, help, genuine attention would go a long way in elevating others. Why not try it? There's nothing as fulfilling as seeing that your effort is the reason someone feels happy and blessed.

And just in case you're single, only you can make yourself happy. It's your job. So, don't WAIT on a man or a woman to do that for you today. Give yourself a treat to the things you love to do, and in anyway you can, give of yourself to others too.

Have a blast the rest of the evening.