1. What's something recent that had you 'tickled pink'
(No way to find a translation) but if "tickled pink" means "What has made you particularly happy lately?" Then I'm pleased that I am considered as an exposition sign. When people have worries or troubles, they come to me. Somehow I've found a purpose here. A lot of residents don't dare to say what does not work, they are afraid of the manager. I don't care, manager or king I say what I have to say and am appreciated for that. It feels good to feel useful.
2. A bed of roses, everything's coming up roses, every rose has it's thorn, stop and smell the roses, rose-colored glasses, a rose among thorns...which rosy expression might currently be applied to your life in some way?
None of that. Pink is also a color I don't like; it's a washed-out red. I'm far too realistic to concern myself with romance. The last six years have only shown me the thorns of a rose. The wounds are not yet healed.
3. What makes you feel loved and appreciated ?
The gratitude and love that people show me for what I do for them.
4. A box of chocolates or a bouquet of fresh flowers-what's your pleasure? Any special plans for Valentine's Day?
Unfortunately this day is rather sad for me; my better half sadly passed away, and with him, Valentine's Day too.
Nevertheless, I'm happy that our castle is so beautifully decorated with hearts, even though almost all of us are widows; there aren't many widowers around.
5. Share a favorite quote, scripture, or song lyric relating to love.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
In a way I am happy that we never celebrated Valentine's day. When we married 54 years ago, we didn't know it. Valentine's day didn't exist neither in Italy nor in Germany. And later we always forgot. There were many Valentine's days during the 54 years of marriage which is a good proof.
It's fun to see a picture of you and your sweetheart from the past. Valentine's Day is just a day, and like many things here in America especially, has taken on a life of it's own. We keep it pretty simple. I do enjoy the heart decor and the reds and pinks brightening up what can be a dreary month weather wise. Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a nice photo of you and Ric.
ReplyDeleteDear Ingrid, what a gorgeous photo of you and your beau! I don't put any emphasis on Valentine's Day. I think every day is a reason to celebrate love and to be kind and loving towards others.
ReplyDeleteWe've never bothered with St Valentine's Day - it's commercialised and too often rather tacky. My grandchildren observe it, though.
ReplyDeleteWe don't celebrate either - our attitude is that if we need a particular day to show our love for one another then we're not doing very well!
ReplyDeleteValentine's Day means nothing to me either, for the same reason as Wendy says. And for that same reason, my mother did not like Mother's Day, or Father's Day, but loved Christmas.
ReplyDeleteValentines day should be every day so far as I, a buddhist, am concerned. That way life seems to smile more and longer.
ReplyDeleteErin