So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, February 23, 2009

Jewelry or Flowers? A Valentine's Day Dilemma

By Art Barron

Imagine yourself in a mall, searching for that perfect Valentine gift. Out of the corner of your eye, you see the beautiful arrangements of colorful flowers beckoning you. Just as you approach it, a flash on the other side distracts you, and the teasing twinkling from the jewelry store seems to be drawing you in! So you're stuck. Do you get flowers, or jewelry?

Before you go crazy trying to decide, here are some things you need to bring into consideration to help you decide easier:

Can your wallet handle it? Let's face it: money is truly hard to come by these days, but even the most extravagant, over-the-top bouquet carries a smaller price tag than a piece of quality jewelry. If you're just a little strapped for cash at the moment, then flowers are your better bet.

Interesting, there are a lot of men and women who value flowers more than jewelry precisely because it's budget friendly. They feel that Valentines has become so commercial over the years that the focus has shifted from relating to getting the most expensive gift. Flowers reinforce the sentiment that you don't really need to spend much for the day to matter.

Quality over quantity. Beautiful as they are, those flowers that were so colorful and striking a week or two ago will be gray and wilting by now. The best they can serve in the present are either dried pieces, or just mere memories.

Jewelry may be more expensive in the short term but considering that it's a possession you can use forever, the investment is well worth it.

The stage of your relationship. The gifting of jewelry suggests intimacy, both physical and emotional. After all, you'd hardly spend a lot of money on someone not significant to you. If you and your partner are still dating or exploring a friendship, flowers may be more appropriate. You do not want to send the wrong message and preempt a potential match. You might also want to steer clear of negative connotations of entitlement that comes with an expensive present.

Since jewelry is a symbol of solidarity and strength, these are more appropriate to mark a very special occasion, especially for couples who have been together for some time, such as the aptly named "journey chain", which basically represent the couple's journey together by adding pendants during anniversaries and specific milestones. Jewelry brings memories that are lasting, and it symbolizes the relationship's strength.

Go with what you know. Of course, you should always do a little homework before you go and spend willy-nilly on these presents. No matter which one you get, they're both expensive.

If you know nothing about jewelry and you don't want to purchase something you're not sure is worth your money, then flowers it is. However, if you're reasonably sure about your purchase, by all means, head to the nearest jewelry store.

Your girl's personality. You should always keep your girl in mind when you purchase these things, of course. If she's more the flowers type, then you should definitely forgo the bling. Those who are corporate types, cosmopolitans, or fashionistas might go for jewelry more as these are great accessories for both work and play. On the other hand, girls who are sensitive nature-lovers and are a tad old-fashioned loves the man who presents them with flowers. They're more likely to appreciate sheer poetry.

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