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valentines ISSUE
Dear Readers Before I realized, we were already a foot deep i nto the month of February, and the thought of bei ng si ng le (once agai n) on Valenti ne’s day entered my head as a yearly norm. So this year, my team and I decided to take a different approach to Valenti ne’s Day and spi ce i t up! Someti mes, we downplay the meani ng of Valenti ne’s and i ts extensi ve messag e of ‘love’. If you’re i n a romanti c rela tionship, you may be wonderi ng if your man would coi ncidentally act up right before this day to avoid g etti ng a gift. Or he might completely blow you off wi th an i ncredible surprise. If you’re si ng le, you may be wonderi ng or stressi ng if you would have a da te for the day or if someone wi ll surprise you wi th a box of chocola te and a bouquet of flowers. Whi chever scenario you fi t i nto, rest assured tha t you are not alone. This year, we bri ng to you the stori es of many—the sweetest high school lovebirds, some dearest si ng le lads and ladi es, and our very own wedded teachers. As for those of you not qui te fami liar wi th the day’s tradi tions, our ulti ma te guide to Valenti ne’s dos and don’ts is just right for you. Remember, no ma tter wha t your current rela tionship sta tus is, everyone deserves a li ttle love. Quillfully yours, Titapa C.
THE TEAM
Mr. Mark Cooprider Advisor
TITapa chaiyakiturajai EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
yihyun kwon Managing Editor
surawut withayarukson ART director
Pawat Wirawarn Pann Sermchaiwong Napassorn Wongakkarakhun Ouki Nishioka Werawut Withayarukson
Photographers
Surawut Withayarukson
Surawut Withayarukson
Haripoom Prasutchai Yihyun Kw0n Jin Ha
phatsawut achariyasoonthorn Pawan Wirawarn yunju cho Yunkyoung kim
EDITORS
Layout Designers
Pann Sermchaiwong
WRITERS Titapa Chaiyakiturajai Anvi Mehta Prisha Khimavat Arjav Sanghavi Naran Suvarnpradip Gino Lin Tim Kunopasvorakul
Vichida Phisitkul chanaradee leelamenthep Satida Limtrajiti Pawan Wirawarn Alex Nim-anong Jin Ha Janessa Looi
Tachapol Posaphiwat Yihyun kwon haripoom prastuchai Pumpanchat suthisamphat pattamon achakul Erica kim Airin Chainanpipob
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“I once thought he would be surprised about how crazy and stupid I am. Turns out, it’s the other way around.” - Jaja “There are two things that I love most in this world: my dog and Jaja. They both have a big place in my heart but Jaja is just a little bit more adorable.” - Taang valentines 2017
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“Taang is like a strip of bacon, and pretty all at the same time. I love bacon. I love bacon very much.� - Jaja
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“Taang is like a strip of bacon...I like bacon very muc
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aj & j-da Interview by Pawat Wirawarn Photos by Pawat Wirawarn
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“Whenever in an argument, I would secretly hope that I have a fifty percent chance to win against my girlfriend. But in reality, it’s a one percent chance. If you can keep that in mind, you are ready for a girlfriend.” - AJ.. 16
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“To be honest, sometimes I can’t separate Eddie and AJ when I look at their backs. Real life experience: one time, we went out together, and they were facing away from me. And guess what? I talked to Eddie instead of AJ and almost held his hand! After that incident, Eddie has been giving me awkward looks every time we see each other at school.” - Jda
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shawn & yebin Interview by Airin Chainanpipob Photos by Weerawut Withayarukson
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What is your first impression of each other?
Yebin: It wasn’t good— he was always trying to be cool (He said, “I am the strongest and most handsome boy ever”) Shawn: A Korean nerd... What do you like most about each other?
Yebin: I like his eyes the most ‘cause I can tell he really likes me by looking at his eyes. Shawn: I like how she tries to hold my hand whenever or wherever we are walking.
What is your favourite moment together?
Yebin: Every minute I spend with him. Shawn: When she answered yes to my confession. What’s unique/weird about each other?
Yebin: He is too proud of himself... Shawn: She is always straightforward. Unlike most other girls, she doesn’t talk in a sarcastic way. What’s each other’s best quality?
Yebin: Kindness. And a handsome face with a muscular body (he said so hehe).
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Shawn: When she wants to accomplish something or is given a task, she’d never give up. In our relationship, she wouldn’t try to lose our bond even when we are constantly fighting. What’s the best surprise he/she has done for you?
Yebin: When he confessed that he likes me. We were both really sleepy but we were calling and I guess he said that he really likes me so I said “really?” and I also confessed to him that I also like him. Shawn: On my birthday, she made me an photo album. An album that was composed of the pictures we took since we
started dating. The photos include our chats, places we went, our selfies and the pictures she took while we were on video calls. Under each individual photo, she wrote a paragraph describing how she felt and what was it like during that time from her view. It was worth being surprised because when I made a scrapbook for her recently, I realized the time and efforts she had to put in. It was beyond expression getting a present that you can’t buy with any amount of money.
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Most annoying thing about them?
Yebin: So many girls around him! Shawn: It is *certainly* not annoying but she would pinch my stomach every single minute. She would try to see if I gained weight by rubbing my stomach. What’s one thing you want to tell them?
Yebin: Keep your promise. Shawn: Mi amo. Describe them in 3 words
Yebin: Most annoying boyfriend. Shawn: Cute, Industrious, Tenacious.
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ayfay “We’re so young, so we’re going with the flow. “ -Fayfay
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How long have you two been together?
FayFay: 2 years? Bright: No, 3 years! Do you feel like you’ve grown more mature as a couple?
Bright: Yeah, as we grow older we realize that we have to separate. As in, he’s going to America and I’m staying in Thailand so we need to learn to understand each other more. FayFay: Also, we’re pursuing different things, so when she is doing her things, she might
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not have time for me, or maybe I’ll be doing my thing and I won’t have a lot of time for her. We must become more understanding of each other’s businesses. Senior year is coming to an end. Do you think that you are ready for a long distance relationship?
FayFay: It’s hard to say. I think we’re not super ready because we’re so used to seeing each other everyday, but now that’s going to disappear. So, I guess I’m not ready yet.
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Bright: I would say the same. I feel like I’m the type of person that needs to see the other person to feel affection. If I don’t see him for a really long time, I would feel weird. What do you think will be the top priority in keeping a long distance relationship alive?
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FayFay: Trust, like always. Bright: I agree with him. I trust him not to cheat on me and same goes for me. I need to tell myself that I already have a boyfriend. Sometimes, I don’t trust myself because I need to see him everyday. So yeah, I need to trust him and myself a lot.
As a senior, do you What is something feel that your rela- you found out about tionship has changed? each other in the past year?
Bright: Yeah. We learned to worry less about silly things. Before we were seniors, we fought over little things that didn’t really matter. We grew more mature. We learned to get over those little things quicker. Any specific stories that come to mind?
Bright: He likes to do things first and then tell me after he has already done it. I feel like he has to tell me before he does it. FayFay: She really hates music that’s out of tune. She is very easily irritated by people playing things out of tune. It’s not a small pet peeve; it’s more like grave irritation.
FayFay: Let’s not get into speHow well would you cifics, but she would get mad say you know each if I talk to a person of the op- other? posite gender. As a senior, FayFay: Too well! we understand that part of Bright: I would say the same. our daily interactions are with people of both genders. It is a co-ed school after all.
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Are your parents supportive of your relationship?
Bright: My mom is not super supportive, but she doesn’t ask us to break up. She says things like, “You have to see what happens in the future. There are always going to be more people that you will meet so don’t stay fixed on something if you know it’s not going to work out.” But, she’s not telling us to break up either. FayFay: My parents are both very supportive. They’re very accepting of Bright. How long did it take for you to tell them about your relationship?
FayFay: I never actually explicitly told them. They just found out. Bright: I actually never told my mom explicitly either. She comes to school everyday and she just saw us together often. FayFay: My mom just said, “Oh, you spend a lot of time with her,” and I said, “Yeah.”
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What is the one thing you absolutely love about each other?
Bright: I love how he always deals with my mood swings. Whenever I get mad at him, he stays calm. He is willing to accept the fact that I’m always having emotional ups and downs. FayFay: The thing I love about her is that she always tolerates my quirks. I don’t know if there are a lot of people who could deal with my little weird points.
Did you expect this relationship to last this long when you first started dating?
Bright: I didn’t expect anything from the relationship. We never really thought that it would last this long. The important thing is that we spend time together. FayFay: I didn’t have expectations either. We’re so young, so we’re going with the flow.
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Mr Will & Mrs Shaina Interview by Prisha Khimavat Photo by Pawan Wirawarn
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Mrs. Shaina: We met at William Carey
University, in the cafeteria. It was my first year, and Will just transferred there. So, his brother went there and my sister went there so we kind of knew of each other, but we met in the cafeteria. Mr. Will: It was love at first sight. Mrs. Shaina: It was not the most romantic thing in the world. We both just sat there and it was like “Hey, I’m Shaina, I’m Rissa’s sister, and hey, I’m Will, and yeah, I know you’re Rissa’s sister.” That was it, pretty much. Mr. Will: It was romantic. Mrs. Shaina: It was not romantic. 36
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Can you tell us abit about how you went from friends to husband and wife?
Mrs. Shaina: I remember hanging out
because we wanted to watch all the batman movies, before the third one came out in the theaters. So on weekends, most people in our university went home, but obviously we couldn’t, and Will was staying back too, so we were like, “Hey, do you have the batman movies?” And he was like, “Yeah!” So then we watched the batman movies together as a group.
MR. WILL: We got married July 3, 2015,
which was about three years after we’d met. So we were friends for a year, dated for a year, were engaged for a year and now, we’ve been married about a year and a half. Did both of your families approve of the relationship right away?
Mr. Will: My family liked Shaina a lot
right away. Mrs. Shaina: I was so nervous that I didn’t eat a thing when I first met Will’s parents! Mrs. Shaina: For me, my parents are super involved, and my mom actuMr. Will: Then we started hanging out
more. Mrs. Shaina: We went to a lot of the
same Christian events and so we ran into each other more and more. And then he got my phone number. MR. WILL: Yeah, I did. Mrs. Shaina: From a friend, not even from me. MR. WILL: But eventually I was like, “I like her.” But she didn’t like me the same way, so I was like, it’s okay— we’ll just be friends. When did you get married? valentines 2017
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ally met Will in the States. She got to meet him for like a day. It was super brief, but before when we had just started dating, my family and I had all skyped Will, and it was actually really funny. My mom asked him: “So, Will, what are your favourite foods?” and he said all American food and I was like, “Oh dear, Will, more international!’ and then he was like, “Yeah, I love Mexican, Japanese—” It was great! So yeah, My parents got to know Will mostly through Skype. What are some qualities you like in each other?
Mrs. Shaina: I appreciate his sense of
humour. He’s a good listener. Patient.
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He has liked me for so long and didn’t make me come up with a decision right then and there, and I would say how he loves the Lord, but that’s how he got those qualities so yeah, those three. Mr. Will: She’s very driven, in a very good way, she’s very good at setting goals, and following through with it. She’s also very compassionate, and she does her best to be in her driven state in compassion. Also, she’s very good at caring for others’ needs, which is being compassionate, except she’s like very extrovertedly compassionate. She’s very attentive to others’ needs. Like joyfully extroverted. A good people person.
What do you base your relationship on?
Mrs. Shaina: Faith. But now, our relation-
ship is helping our faith grow too. Any advice to the young couples out there?
date until we were in college, so I guess that’s patience too. Mrs. Shaina: Oh also, find someone whose relationship you admire, and ask them questions and learn from them! Mr. Will: Always be a learner!
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things as a group! Just because you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean people don’t want to hang out with you. Mr. Will: Yes, for sure, spend time with other people; it’s a lot healthier. Mrs. Shaina: Also, push each other out of their comfort zones, and see each other in different scenarios. Mr. Will: Be patient. Mrs. Shaina: Yes, for sure. I mean, I guess it’s weird advice coming from someone who got married so early, but we didn’t valentines 2017
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Mrtim& mrsbecky interview by: Prisha Khimavat Photos By: Surawut Withayarukson
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“So I had this vision that I would propose to her on April’s Fools Day” -Mr. Tim B.
Where did the two of you meet?
Mr Tim: We met at a Bible study a long time ago. Mrs Becky: When we were in college. But I don’t think we said anything more than hello. I was with my family in the Bible study, while he was with friends from college, mostly his soccer team. Mr Tim: I had a girlfriend at the time, so I was trying to not let my heart wander. Mrs Becky: And ten years later, I show up to teach biology at a school. So I’m getting my classroom ready, and Mr Tim walks in and says “I’m using
your classroom first period everyday.” Mr Tim: You see, I didn’t have my own classroom, so I had to go from classroom to classroom during teachers’ planning periods and teach there. So, she let me use her computer and other classroom things. I was coaching basketball, so I would bring my basketball team in afterwards to do their homework before practice. We just used that as an excuse to talk to each other, or just grade stuff.
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First date?
Mrs Becky: We had grading parties after school everyday, and we just started hanging out. We became friends. Mr Tim: And that’s when she started asking me to go eat at Subway with her. Mrs Becky: It was mutual. We were both starving and Subway was the closest restaurant near the school. Mr Tim: That became our spot. Mrs Becky: We just started talking, and he would come over and use my computer to grade. We also had a big windstorm during that time, and the power got knocked out at Mr Tim’s house. He had to come over to my apart-
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ment where my sister and I lived. And then he got injured and sprained his ankle really bad, and I had to help him make copies for class. He also helped me out because my mother died during that time. He was really nice and let me cry on his shoulder. And then my family started asking us when we were getting married. We were like “We’re just hanging out! We’re just friends.” We were both trying to figure out God’s plan and whether or not God wanted us to be with each other.
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How did you propose to her?
“SO April 1st. It was 2009, which followed 4-1-9. I was going to propose on that day. “ -Mr.Tim B.
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Mr Tim: As we were praying about it, God gave me a vision. Mrs Becky’s favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 41:9-10, which says God will call us from the outermost parts of the Earth and wants to uphold us with his righteous right hand. So I had this vision that I would propose to her on April’s Fools Day. I know that sounds really weird. Mrs Becky: It does - I hate April’s Fools Day. I’m also hard to surprise, since I’m pretty observant. Mr Tim: But her favorite Bible verse, again, was Isaiah 41:9-10, so 4 represents the April, and the 1 represents the first. So April 1st. It was 2009, which followed 4-1-9. I was going to propose on that day. Mrs Becky: We read the Bible together all the time, and that day he said we should read Isaiah 41. I was thinking about getting home soon because
we had class the next day. We read that together, and Mr Tim asked me which one my favorite verse was. I said 9-10, and he asked me what the date was. So I answered 4-19. And he stepped down on his knee and he said, “God’s got you in his right hand, can I have your left?” It was really cute and well-planned out. I was very surprised. It was really good for both of us. I had just moved back from ICS - I had been at ICS for 6 years, and I didn’t have many friends at the States other than my family. So God provided me with a friend when I needed one. We were both 29 when we got married. A lot of our friends said our standards were too high, and that we would never meet somebody. Mr Tim: Not only friends even my mom said I was never going to meet a girl that fit my standards. Mrs Becky: But it was worth the wait, since we met each other.
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“I don’t have anyone in mind, but there’s a lot of people who have me in mind.” -art ‘17
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“I’m single because my mommy says so.” -minki ‘19
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“Why am I worth it? I have all the values of the perfect boyfriend - I care a lot. And I also love photography, so if I had a girlfriend, I’d be taking beautiful pictures of her. -miguel ‘20
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“According to internet sources, going to the movies is not an ideal date. I’d have to bring my date to do something exciting so that she associates that particular activity with me. I’d probably bring her ice-skating or roller coaster-ing.” -ToonToon ‘18
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“I am man of great passion. Once I’ve laid my eyes on you, I’ll never let you go.” -JUNYOUNG ‘17
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“I’m single because I haven’t found a boy with the right charm and brain.” “Oh, not the height either.” -DHVANI ‘17
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“An ideal girl? I don’t really have one. But if her heart fits perfectly with mine, then she must be the right piece of puzzle to my life.”
-JINGJO’19
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Personally what is Valentines for you? For me, Valentine’s is a day where you can be extra affectionate to the person you like and nobody will care. Also, couples get to be extra cute without being annoying Given that you are single, are you happy the way you are? And why? Yes, and no. I’m happy the way things are, but it’s different when you have a boyfriend. When you have a boyfriend, you could sometimes feel like he doesn’t understand you or you have to pamper his emotions. However, friends always seem to understand how you feel and give advice.
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Dream Boyfriend? Umm, I would say he has to be taller than me, plays sports, can be make me laugh, is loyal, and not too serious. But no one has come across as spectacular to me. If there is a reason for you to be in relationship, what would it be and why? I think it’s cute to be in a relationship as you can enjoy your time together doing romantic or couply things like watching a movie together or even talking about emotional things. To have someone to cry or laugh with is truly a real blessing of being in a relationship.
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“I probably feel most loved when I know that people are praying for me, when people are showing me some form of kindness or just when people are being really honest with me, when they feel comfortable around me. And, they feel that they can share their stories or hardships with me. It makes me feel happy that they trust me, and that is what makes me feel loved.�
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-Ms. Rachel
“The type of guy I prefer doesn't have to be handsome, but he needs to love God. He needs to be kind and humorous so that my world could be filled with laughter!" -KRU KRITIYA
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White Day —By: Satida (Amy) Limtrajiti
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Editorial
Although it is a known fact that many people have heard of Valentine’s Day, not many people have heard of another holiday that is actually closely related to the infamous day of love. This holiday is known in Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan as White Day.
White Day is marked on March 14th, one month subsequent to Valentine’s Day, and is noted as a holiday where the roles of Valentine’s Day are, in a way, “reversed”. On Valentine’s Day, girls normally present guys with presents, however, on White Day, the guys reciprocate these presents to the girls. Valentines 2017 (month) 2016
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White Day originated from Japan in, approximately, the year 1977. The holiday was originally called “Marshmallow Day”, as the original purpose of the holiday was to advertise a marshmallow-making company in order to sell more product.
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However, after the holiday was a success, the Japanese National Confectionery Industry Association made the decision to rename “Marshmallow Day” to “White Day”.
Nowadays, White Day gifts often come in white themes, as inspired by the holiday’s name. Gifts such as white chocolates, white candy, and more, are being sold in different stores in Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan for White Day.
This holiday is also widely considered to be a holiday where the guys repay the girls back for the gifts they received on Valentine’s Day, The phrase “sanbai gaeshi” which means “triple the return” is also used to convey the fact that guy’s are normally expected to purchase a gift around three times the worth of the girl’s present on Valentine’s Day. It is in no doubt that this ‘part two’ of Valentine’s Day is definitely worth a try.
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The Single’s Satire of Valentine’s Day By: Arjav John enters the department store with a firm will. He’s always had an irrational fear of shopping, but today, for his love’s sake, he’s willing to go buy a gift. Taking slow steps and deep breaths, John walks through the various aisles, searching for that perfect gift he’s spent days deciding on. He sees the stuffed bear sitting on one of the uppermost shelves. Stretching his hands, John grabs it and brings it down. “Mom, can I buy this?” asks John. “Whom for?” responds his mother, with whom John came to the mall. “Uh— my friend— Uh— You know... Bob, my friend Bob, it’s his birthday tomorrow.” John has been preparing this answer for days, but 64
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still feels bad for lying to his mom. What other option did he have to get Jane’s gift. How was he to prove his undying love for her? The next day, John walks into school, his eyes wandering, looking for Jane. The teddy bear he’s bought for her has been safely hidden in his backpack. Upon catching sight of the girl he’s fallen in love with, John coyly walks her way. He calls her name, and she turns around, giving him the special smile he knows she uses just on him. He wants to go hug her. He hasn’t seen her since yesterday, but he’s scared of a teacher seeing them together, not after what had happened last week.
Last Week John could feel the people gaping at him and Jane as they made their way to English class, hand-in-hand, but John couldn’t have possibly cared less about those people. This was their first time holding hands! John was trying to keep it cool, terrified his hand would start to get clammy from all the excitement he was feeling. It felt like there was New Year’s firework show going on in his head. “John,” called a voice from behind him. John turned back to see Mr. Vladimir, the Russian History teacher. He had a grimace pasted on his face. “I’d like to see you in my classroom, John. Now.” In Mr. Vladimir’s classroom, John got a severe lecture on the difference between love and infatuation and the dangers of
taking things too fast. “But I’m actually in love with her,” said John, “I know she’s the one for me.” “That’s the twelve-year-old you speaking, John,” patronized the teacher, “I’m sure Jane’s a lovely girl but you’ll soon realize that as people grow up they change, and so will you and Jane.” John just waved his head, eager to leave the conversation. “However, I called you here to warn you. We will not accept such behavior in our school. From now on, I do not want to see you two together. I have also notified the other staff members of this.” John was suddenly paying attention again. “If we see you two together inside the premises of the school again, then I’m afraid we’ll have to notify your parents.”
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“Look what I got you!” John is very excited to show Jane his perfect Valentine’s Day gift for her. He props his bag against a library shelf and pulls out the stuffed bear. “Oh my goodness! It’s so fluffy, I’m going to die!” John laughs at Jane’s excitement. He likes to see Jane happy, especially when he’s the cause of her happiness. “I swear every time I hug this teddy bear I’m going to think of you. Thank you so much John, this is probably the best Valentine’s Day gift anyone has ever given me.” John can see the integrity in Jane’s eyes.
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He’s never been so in love before. John just basks in her love, until the anthem ends and they both set off to their respective classes.
That Night “I know, John, even though, I want to spend tonight with you, but it’s this idiotic tradition of my parents. I mean, it’s so stupid how all of them spend Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year, together. They’ve made it into some sort of friends’ day, and this year it’s at my place.” John, on the other end of the call, says something. Jane laughs. “Yeah, who knows. Maybe they’re all in love
with each other.” Jane laughs some more. Her mom then calls for her from downstairs. “Okay I’ve got to go now,” says Jane into the phone. “Bye!” She cuts the call and heads downstairs. A few minutes later, Jane returns to her room with one of her parents’ friend’s sons. She can’t help but notice how good he looks and his charming way of speech.
She takes a seat on her bed and tells him to make himself comfortable. The boy notices the newly-unwrapped teddy bear on Jane’s dresser. “So, who’s the special guy?” asks the boy, pointing at the teddy bear. “What this?” Jane picks up the teddy bear and hugs it tightly. “Just one of my girlfriends.”
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Your Ultimate Guide To Surviving Valentine’s By: Lydia
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Let’s admit it: Valentine’s Day is a struggle. Whether it’s from the imminent pressure from society to surprise your valentine or the horror of being alone, it’s an annual endeavor we all go through. First off, I must mention that I’m no expert on the Do’s and Don’ts of Valentine’s day. Even so, there’s a few must-do’s and taboos that have to be spoken about.
Do: Chill out with your friends! If you’re single, don’t stay at home and whine. Instead,
take a break and hang-out with your friends, maybe even buy them a bar of chocolate. Don’t: Compare your Valentine’s Day plans with someone else’s. Do: Say, make, or write something funny, personal, and honest. It’s just different way of
showing your friends and family how much you actually care. Don’t: Creepily stalk someone, in hopes that at the end of the day, they’ll agree to go
out with you. It probably won’t work and no one fancies a stalker right? Do: Plan something for your Valentine, if you do have one. It’s no secret that they want to
feel special, and I’m pretty sure you do too. Don’t: Expect too much. We’re only human and not everything can go perfectly. Do: Treat yourself. On this day, it’s perfectly acceptable to gorge on chocolate and fancy
food. You deserve it! Don’t: Take Valentine’s day too seriously. Honestly, it’s just another day to show love to
the people around you. Even if you do screw it up, don’t worry, there’s always next year!
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