I am always a big fan for celebrations - it's a time to refresh, reflect and recall.
Birthdays remind me of the importance of this particular person - be it myself or family & friends around me. It's a time to thanks-giving.
Anniversaries (be it dating, wedding, even wedding preparation or flooding) - it helps to reflect on the past year(s) journey since the "first date" of that particular event. What I have gone thru, remembering the feelings back then when that happens.
Mother's, Father's (and I need a Brother's) Days - give our family an excuse for a feast and share "cheaper" gifts.
Christ related seasons of Good Friday, Esther and Christmas - ALWAYS a time to reflect on my belief and faith, and how REAL I believe in God and how SERIOUS I take Christ' life as!
St. Valentine's Day - 2007.
I am not eager for any cool celebration nor fancy floral packages, not at all*! I am just so content with my current intimate relationship to a point that, this Valentine's Day only acts as a good reminder that I shall continue to invest into my inner character and spirituality, thus benefiting our relationship and as a result building a strong strong marriage. And it's an all year round activities! When I think further of our marriage... I can say NO more than a big thanks - thanks to my wonderful and patient husband.
More so, Thanks to the Lord - we would never make it thru the tough 14 years of courtship with disappointment, fear, doubt and tears. God turned all the scars into beautiful drawings and pain into blessings.