Valentine's Memories

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February 11, 2022

1 love, 4 hugs, 3 kisses...Is that what 143 stands for? The special recipe for Valentine's Day? Love is truly in the air and heart shapes are visibly scattered everywhere. Flowers, chocolates, stuffed toys, etc, are ready to be wrapped for VD. Mr. Cupido would surely be roaming around and ready to release his arrow to his target. Would you love to be hit by his arrow? Or just block it and remain solo? Whatever it is, FebLove just makes us feel in love, either in a romantic way or just an ordinary one. Self-love is still part of the picture anyway.

Reading different Valentine memories made me reminisce about mine too. The happy, romantic, sad, and silly ones. Don't be green-minded, it's not what you think it is, lol. You'll know about it later. I'm not stone-hearted at all. My heart still beats normally, I guess 😅. It's pounding, pacing slow and fast at times, depending on the situation. And yes, I'm still a normal lonely human being, lol.

Back in the days when I was still in love and dating my ex, butterflies in my stomach uncontrollably go wild every time he holds my hand gently, and my heart would beat so fast. The cinema near our school was our dating site as we love to watch movies on weekends. On Valentine's day, the same thing would happen, date here and there, holding hands while walking. And it seemed like heart clouds were hovering above us.

But would you believe it if I said that I never received a bouquet from him? That was understandable as we were still students and a bouquet was quite fancy. But can't he just pick a stem of flower from their garden? It would be more romantic. And a lady in love would love to have it. I was always aiming for that, especially on Valentine's day. Unfortunately, he never gave me one. I did receive some chocolates, stuffed toys, and other material stuff. But he never knew that what I love to receive were flowers as I found it romantic.

But I guess, we were really not meant to be together as all material things he gave me were all lost, I mean, got by other hands. The stuffed bear he gave was stolen by my dear brother and gave it to his girlfriend, wth! The jersey he gave me was used by my brother without my permission and wore it during their basketball game. I was like, "Hey bro when did you change your family name?" As my ex's surname and our anniversary date were printed on it. The jacket he gave fell from my bag, maybe on my way or the jeepney, and I only noticed it was gone when I rummaged through my bag in the office. That day, I was trembling while working as I had no jacket to wear and our office was like snowing. The only thing left was the souvenir t-shirt he gave me from their engineering department. And it faded over time already and I don't know where it is now. 

But you know that the most painful memory happened in February too? And that's the reason why I hated February before. It just brought back those nights when he broke my heart. February 20, 2011, to be exact and I didn't even receive a Valentine greeting from him beforehand. Unbeknownst to me, he was already busy with another woman. You can read it here, Hello Love, Goodbye. Thanks For Cheating.


Those were just some of the happy and painful memories that happened in the month of Love. But what's worth sharing are the funny and stupid ones.

Valentine's day the next year after the breakup was, of course, a lonely day for a single lady who doesn't like to venture out into the wilds of Eros, the God of Love. But who says I was lonely? No more lonely days as my newfound friends occupied the empty seats beside me.

February 14, 2012. Our office was filled with stories about Valentine's day. Different plans and dates with their partners were proudly shared in the prod. And we? The Group of singles was just silently staring at each other and had no reason to dive into their discussion.

After the prod, my friends and I met outside and discussed how to spend the day without feeling sad and lonely. Unhesitantly, I invited them to watch a movie with me. Not in a cinema, but in Liselle's house, lol. The 3 Idiots movie saved our day. The whole afternoon was spent in front of the TV with matching popcorn, I mean, pancit canton and coke beside us. 

At least, the day ended happily as 3 idiots were truly entertaining. We laughed throughout the movie and learned a lot of lessons.


And the stupid thing I ever did was still in February 2012. And I never shared this story here before. Being single for a year, I thought of testing my heart if it would feel the love again. There was a man I met through text but I forgot how I got his number. Unexpectedly, he's the brother of my high school classmate and even younger than me. I have never been into a relationship with a younger man and I found it awkward.

Due to loneliness, I gave it a try and entertained his messages. After a few weeks, we started dating and became closer, especially since we were from the same town. We would go back to our town on weekends and back to the city on weekdays.

One day he invited me to watch a movie as a post-Valentine date. He started a joke and mentioned a kiss. A silly thought came to mind and I joked with him, "I'll give you a kiss if you'll give me a flower." In my mind, I just wanted to go with the flow and see how far we would go.

On the day of our date, we opted to watch the latest movie in Robinson's Cinema and I went there earlier than him. Surprisingly, I saw him walking towards me with a rose in his hand. It wasn't a bouquet but still a flower with heart-shaped decorations, lol.

I just screwed myself in my mind and I never thought he would dare to buy a flower for me. Does he really want a kiss? I stupidly asked myself that kept me worried the whole course of watching the movie. The movie ended after more than an hour and a few seconds before the lights inside the cinema turned on again, we coincidentally faced each other at the same time, then all of a sudden, his lips landed on mine. It was just a smack though.

And that was the consequence of my stupid joke. However, in that process, I waited to feel something, but to no avail. There was no spark or whatever at all. He just reminded me of my past. With that, I opted to stop engaging with him as I know that it won't work. We became friends though and he understood my decision.

Two men came after him and another story to tell. But never entertained any man again since 2013 up to date. Maybe I was really destined to be single forever, lol. Nonetheless, I'm happy being single and I love loving myself more than any man.

What is your Valentine's story? Share it below..

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Hahaha ang plan ko for valentines eh sa may Intramuros naman haha

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2 years ago

Valentine day is great especially when you have someone to share it with. I'm actually planning on making a great day for me and my love

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2 years ago

Ganda ng story sis pang pelikula lalo na ung una. The last time I received valentine gift is 8 years ago kasi laging di umaabot ng feb14 lablayp ko sis haha

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2 years ago

Never say never :D We will find love if we let it find us. I guess the first one was not bothered by what others do. Maybe flowers is not just his thing. Sometimes we are influenced by what we see in others and we wanted it too but not all.

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2 years ago

Akala ko wala kang pinagdaanang lovelife Jane tas pagkabasa ko sa article mo, meron ka pala!

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2 years ago

Sinong may sabi na Ang february 14 ay para lang sa mag jowa? May crush din naman ako tsaka hello? Magaganda din tayo kaya para satin din ang araw na yon. Diba madam? We are inlove with our self 💚 ay Mahal ko nga pala ang BCH din.

Anyways, ate Buti kapa nakapag date sa Cinema. Ako kasi yung ganda ko hanggang 7/11 at Jollibee lang ata. Hays.. ganyan gusto ko na date yung kakain ng popcorn habang nanunuod, yung kukunware magkaka hawak yung kamay, sasandal sa may balikat. Omo! 🙊 in my dreams. hahaha

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2 years ago

Aw your ex should regret he breaks your heart, you're an awesome woman po. I'm thinking now about my past valentine stories hehe.

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2 years ago

Hmmm love, memories, chocolates, flowers and kisses. I don't believe you are destined to be single forever though :) But yes, keep loving yourself, sis!

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2 years ago

Valentine for me the past 2 years has been so ugly. Not to talk about. Twice i had to walk out of relationships. I am so happy now even if i know i won't get gifts this valentines

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2 years ago

Mine not just 2 years 🤣

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2 years ago

Your brother stole your stuffed animal and gave to his girlfriend? That's just crazy 🤣 this was a very fun read, I thought you have always run away from men but it turns out it's because of what happened in the past, I guess everyone has had a past like that but some people were able to walk over it. I don't have a Valentine's story because I have always not been a fan of it (I feel it's overrated). I plan on spending this year's valentine as I have always done; indoors. But I have a feeling some persons will drag me out that day 😆

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2 years ago

You go watch movies with your friends haha.. Yeah, he stole the bear.. I was working in the city on weekdays. When I got home on weekend, it wasn't there anymore.. My sister said my bro gave it to his gf lol..

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2 years ago

Since 2013? Wow, you really tried but I don´t want to be single forever 😂 I want a man who would be there for me and even make my Valentine superb, if not this year, there are many to celebrate and I am waiting for it. I do not have any val story though

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You're still young so you can find one 😁

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2 years ago

My every valentine story sis is that it's my big brother's birthday and nothing more, nothing less. lol.

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Your brother made me laugh. You deserve better than the cheating boyfriend and you're not destined to be single forever ok.

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2 years ago

Seems like you've had quite the love story, but since 2013, wow! About 9 years of being single, I must commend the ability to maintain thay status in a world where not being in a relationship feels weird

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Wow that's was really a beautiful and interesting story friend I feel your story wouldn't have an since i wasso interested in it, bit suddenly it's ended up, my own story is not too long anywhere i have been in a relationship over 7years now I met her during school days and unfortunately she doesn't live close to me she visits some Christmas season and return back so during valentine day we only hear each other on phone and video call and am rightly ok with that because during valentine day i really spent it in church having some seminar and listening to frank talk just organise for every single people.

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I congratulate you. It is good to love others but also to love ourselves.

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2 years ago

Wag keshe mag joke nang ganun madam hahahaa napasubo tuloy ikaw....same...di na rin ako nag entertain nang iba after nun...flings siguro pero wala talagang seryoso..

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2 years ago

Same madam.. Prang nabored na ako jan 🤣

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Ang saya ng 3 idiots...😅 Surely, singles even those in relationship out there are pestered by their oldies kailan sila mag-aasawa... D mo kasi binibigyan ng chance am puso mo, day😃

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Wala na chance. Haha. Hey long time no see 😁

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Do not want to be a target of Mr.Cupid. Hahaha. Pero napasubo ka dun sa joke mo ate, nagdala nga naman ng bouquet. 🤣 Pero yun nga, kahit matagal ng single, ang importante you love yourself naman. 💗

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2 years ago

Tama . hndi bouquet yun. 1 stem lng 🤣

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2 years ago

why do i always feel down when i have to read about valentine theme. maybe because I had to lose someone who was a part of my life. There are many friends out there who are happy with their partner but I have to be alone. dramatic full moon

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2 years ago

Waaah, even if you're single, but your experiences are wonderful. I wished I experienced feeling the butterflies in my stomach.

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2 years ago

Parang Ang sakit nung iba Yung naalala mo nung hinalikan ka nya.. haysss

Yung kinilig nako nung bumili syang bulaklak tapos biglang walang spark Yung kiss

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2 years ago

Ganun tlga. Wala daw spark hndi magwowork haha

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2 years ago

Naku sis mas masaya talaga ang single life hahaa less sakit pero prone sa sana all hahaha, anyways wait for the right person, if hindi hanapin mo haha parang yung paghahanap dun sa bida sa 3 idiots haha limot ko na name nung makukulit jan na bida haha.

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2 years ago

Kya nga single forever nlng haha

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Haha it's one of my favorite movie. I still watch this movie on TV when I go to my village house though it's old but enjoyable.

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So wala ka talagang nafeel sa kiss, parang sakin din wala ung ano, ung sinasabi nila na tamis ng halik. Hahahaha un ang hinihintay ko na madam but nahh, it never happen, it's boring hahaha. But anyways, masayang maging single. 5 years na akong singles and I can say that I'm enjoying every bit of kt coz I can spend more time to myself 🥳

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2 years ago

Haha . kya nga simula plng tinigil ko na 🤣

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2 years ago

Napa kiss tuloy dahil sa flower joke ate Jane hehe.

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2 years ago

Kya next time..wag na mag joke

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2 years ago

Baka may surprise sayo this 14th madam. Hehe

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2 years ago

D yan mang yayari 🤣

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2 years ago

Yiee kinilig ako sa point na parang may sign na hahaha, kakaibang feeling siguro yun no para bang nabasa niya yung nasa isip mo hehe. Well malay mo Ms. jane hindi pala Pinoy magiging forever mo yieee.

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2 years ago

Wag lang intsik 🤣🤣

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2 years ago

Darating din Yong right man in the right time sis, Pasaway Yong brother mo heheh

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2 years ago

Libre gift sa gf haha

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2 years ago

Too bad all that happened to you in February, it's definitely not your best month and you have it crossed off. I love the month of love, especially since my husband and I are on our wedding anniversary.

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2 years ago

Oh. Happy Anniversary 😁

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Bakit naman kinilig ako du sa kiss, hahahaha! Tama lang din yun ginawa mo na di ipursue yun kasi kawawa naman si guy. Baka maging rebound guy lang sya..

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2 years ago

Parang ganun na nga. Kya d ko tinuloy haha

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2 years ago

Pero kinilig talaga ako habang nagbabasa, haha

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2 years ago

Nagkita kami sa daan nun te many years later... Nagtinginan lng kmi haha. May jowa na yun. Lol.

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2 years ago

Hahaha, ang awkward ba? Siguro ikaw ang TOTGA nya😂

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2 years ago

You'd still find love at some point, and the right one that will stay forever! You're not destined to be single, there's no such thing. You create your own destiny!

Dear Jane, I could be your long lost love... Lol!

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2 years ago

🤣🤣.. Funny though

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During highschool, we used to organize blind dates so we can have some funds for the organization. It was fun kidnapping girls, blindfolding them and making them sit still as guys would take their time to get to know the girls haah

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2 years ago

Hala bet ko yan. Pro d namin ginawa 😅

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2 years ago

Your article on Valentine Memories made me remember a very special day. lol. By the way, Advance happy hearts day to you my dear sis Jane. Let me send you early greetings before your connections get very busy in everything. Much love to a dear friend like you.

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2 years ago

Hehe. Thank you.. It might be you who'll become busy on Valentine's day 🤣🤣

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2 years ago

Kaya masayang maging single. 😅 Hintay na lang ng tamang tao.

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2 years ago

Okay lng hndi ako nag iisa 🤣

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2 years ago

Tama! Tama!😂

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2 years ago

Oh, I don't want to be the target of anyone's arrows these days. May my heart rhythm not be disturbed well! haha.

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2 years ago

I thought you are already taken? 🤣

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2 years ago

Akala ko mag wowork out karon noong younger ate. Hindi ka magiging single forever ate malay mo andyan lang sa tabi² yung the one mo🙈

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2 years ago

D ko makita haha

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2 years ago

The date is approaching, tic tac...

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2 years ago

No date though haha

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2 years ago

That movie is one of my favorites and I don't think I will ever get tired of watching it.

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2 years ago

Me too.. I watched it many times

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2 years ago

It's ever true that the feelings of love is hard to be erased just as you could still remember your dating days

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2 years ago

Indeed. They are indelible

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2 years ago

Dami talaga mga past memories miss Jane. Halos mga temporary lang. Hindi nagtagal. Another love story na naman nabasa ko ngayon. Mga taong pinagtagpo satin at hindi itinadhana miss Jane. Balang araw miss Jane ma meet mo rin yung the one mo.

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2 years ago

Balang araw. 😁

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2 years ago

Soon pala miss Jane. ☺️

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2 years ago

Daming ganap ng valentine's ko since I and my partner was together hihihi. Yung before naging kaminng partner ko may naalala aki feb13 hahahah bad memo

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2 years ago

Bat naman bad madam? 😅

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Kasi madam, yan yyng day na sasagutin ko sana yung boy bestfriend ko nanligaw sakin kaso nabulilyaso hahhaa. So we're not meant to be. Pero okay na rin kasi may nakilala ako na guy na para sakin talaga. Chaarrr hahaha

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2 years ago

Ayun. Hndi bad... Haha. At least nakilala mo forever mo

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2 years ago

Bad memo sakin dati madam hahaha tagal ko nakamove on nun hahahahaha mga 1 year 😂

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2 years ago

Did you get the film "3 Idiots" dubbed in your language? It is a movie where the academic environments were advised by one of my friends called Prof. T. Kundu from Mumbai (Bombay). Enjoy the celebrations of pre-Valentine.

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Nope. English subtitles haha

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