Cupid’s
month is here. I am guessing a lot of pink and red in the shops to get you into
a Valentine mood. Teddy bears, love coffee mugs, greeting cards; all that jazz.
But what is it that could actually turn any given day into a real blast of
romance? In my opinion, it is just the situation. He or she is there, you are
there, but where are you? Is it a wedding, where she is fully decked up and
blooming? Or is it a football match where he is sweaty and determined, all
muscles ripping? Or maybe she is at her window, her hair undone, eyes scrunched
up, staring at the dawn? Or the library, where his strong jaw is clenched in
concentration over a physics sum? Sigh! I was once in a situation where my date
and I were drenched in rain. I have written about it before, if you remember.
However, every day there isn’t a ‘situation.’ Maybe that’s why mankind and
nature, together have several ingredients to make things happen. Not just
anything, romantic things!
Consider flowers.
I would say red roses, even though it is a cliché. Nothing is more romantic
than the smoldering, velvety petals of a red rose. Needless to say, it’s scent
is an aphrodisiac that has powers that nature has generously given for our
benefit. Why not make the best use of them?
Coffee can
excite the mind. The caffeine in it can elevate you out of your laziness and
spur you into action. Find out how it is an aphrodisiac here. Share a cup with
him or her on V day. Then come back and tell me what happened. (Wink!)
Chocolate.
Dark, dark, dark! The darker the chocolate, the more it makes a woman loosen her
hair. So the scientists say. As a woman and a die-hard chocoholic, I can tell
you those scientists are absolutely right.
Music can
perform miracles too. It could be the lyrics of “Pal pal dil ke paas,” or the
steam in “Bheege honth.” Or how about Bryan Adams crooning “Have you ever
really loved a woman,” or Chris Issak’s “Wicked Games.”
Candles can
drive away more than just darkness. Switch off the lights and burn one this Valentine’s
day and find out how. There are so many in the market. Choose one in your
favourite colour and scent. Maybe tranquil lavender or yummy vanilla!
Try the
above five and let me know if it worked. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Please do
things to my heart
Make my
beat stop and start
Just ask to
be mine
Please be
my Valentine
