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At the launch of the new Porch Cayman sports car. I
hope you're all having a good 2006 so far. As we move into February, the month
of love, I want to dedicate this article to you to wish you Happy Valentine's
Day! Enjoy. If you're in a relationship where everyday
is like Valentine's Day then you've pretty much mastered the art of love. However,
if you're like most people in a relationship, you might think that men are from
Mars and women are from Venus. Well, just in case the latter is true, I'll share
a separate heart-to-heart with each of you in the spirit of Valentine's Day. Earth
to Men from Mars: Men are great at many things:
lifting boxes, killing spiders, loosening jars. Valentine's day is your chance
to really play up your romantic side, (you know you have one). If you love someone,
there's nothing more manly than letting her know it. And if you really want to
put hair on your chest: show her that you love her.
Celebrating new year's eve with Nat. In
even the healthiest relationship, you and she will have different interests. She
loves Formula One racing. You love daisies. This is all a great thing because
if you show off a little of your feminine side, chances are you will certainly
scorepoints, that is. She asks youall the timeto tell her why
you fell in love with her, right? Then she actually expects you to come out with
a brilliant answer on the spot. Goodness, I feel for youeven Shakespeare
couldn't give you a sonnet in demand. But don't worry, this Valentine's Day, you're
going to come up with some eloquent gesture of love that will make her want to
leave Venus to come live with you on Mars. You're probably saying to yourself,
How am I going to do that? Well, allow me to warm you up to some outside-
the-box ideas.
The band plays till count down. |
Dancing with former Seahawks Cheerleader Torey, after the
count down. |
Look through the photos
you've gathered throughout your time together. Find some that speak to you. Don't
worry about what they say just yet. This is the manly, hunting-and-gathering part
of the gesture. Once you've found the photos you like, put them in the album in
no particular order. Now look at each photo and ask yourself: How does this picture
remind me of why I love her? For example, if you chose a photo of her making a
silly face, it's probably because you love the way she makes you laugh. So write
the answer on a Post-it and stick the note on the photo. Do this for all the photos.
In no time at all, you will create a lasting testament to your love for her. If
by chance she's a tough cookie to crumble, then plant some daisies (or her favorite
flowers) so they spell out the words "I love you." This is a romantic
gesture that will last an entire season and return every yearif you have
a green thumb. It will surprise her as the words start to appear, and it will
surprise you if it actually works. And yes, in case you're
wondering: it's ok to make her think you made up your romantic gestures even if
you got the ideas from an article.
Saying hello to former Olympic Silver Medalist Sprinter,
Char. |
The night's still young. |
Earth
to Women from Venus: Diamonds aren't always a
girl's best friend. You're probably saying to yourself, What are you talking
about? Diamonds bring a twinkle to your eye, when your significant other cannot.
However, diamonds can't give you backrubs, kill spiders, or open jars. It is truly
rewarding to be with your significant other when you both click, are on the same
page, on the same level intellectually, and can make each other laugh. That's
when he's your best friend and diamonds don't compare. Diamonds are said to be
forever, but when both of you are using your minds, hearts, and uniqueness to
have a romantic future together, that's what really lasts. So this Valentine's
Day, you're going to come up with some cute and sexy performance of love that
will make him want to leave Mars to come live with you in Venus. You probably
already have some outside-the-box ideas of your own, (you go girl!). However,
if you're stuck for ideas, please allow me to warm you up to a few of mine.
Say cheese... |
Happy New Year! |
Get
home well before he does if it's a workday. Gather all your lingerie and use them
to shape hearts trailing from the front door, into the bedroom and onto the bed.
Leave a note on the bed that says "Pizza is on its way and cold beer is in
the fridge." Make sure the pizza is delivered before he gets home because
you'll need to put on some sexy lingerie and actually deliver the pizza yourself.
Time it so you wait outside the house and leave him to discover the trail of lingerie
and the note when he returns. He'll be disappointed not to find you at home, but
that's when you ring the doorbell with the pizza in hand, sexy lingerie and all.
You get the idea. Have fun, use your imagination and make this work however you
prefer.
Remembering new year's eve 2001. |
Can't believe we're in 2006, already! |
Some
of you may feel like this is a little too much work. Don't worry, you can simplify
the idea. Men are much easier to please than you think and would be just as happy
if you cut to the chase, skip the opening act and jump to the part where you show
up in sexy lingerie (save the pizza and beer for later). After all, just think
about it: Pizza? Beer? You? in sexy lingerie? Hockey night in Canada will
have to get in line. |