February 14 is Valentine's Day. In the Philippines, it is celebrated as a special day by giving red roses or flowers, and gifts to girlfriends, mothers, and special someone of a man who is in love. Couples spent their time by going to restaurants to dine, watching movies together, going to the park for a stroll, as well as watching concerts for this occasion. As usual, SM Malls take part in celebrating Valentine's Day with colourful and beautiful displays inside their malls.
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| Facade of Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church |
Since last year I had already doing cycling or biking as my regular exercise aside from walking. This year, I started it with more places to explore and added more kilometers to bike within our city. There are many benefits of cycling and it is good for us especially who are already in their 60's. Cycling may help lose weight. It increases our cardiovascular fitness. It helps strengthen our legs and increase muscle strength. In addition, it may lower cholesterol and decreases stress. I encourage everyone to join me in doing cycling or biking as a form of exercise.
Another year is over and we all welcome year 2025 with hope that it will bring joy, good health, and prosperity in our life. Celebrating new year without the usual fireworks is a dull moment. It is already a tradition in our country to greet and welcome the coming year on New Year's eve with fireworks and firecrackers because we believe it will drive away any bad luck in the start of the new year. Fireworks have been a symbol of celebration and triumph for centuries. As we embrace the year 2025 let's pray for each other for the good of our lives, peace all over the world, and love to all mankind. Happy New Year!
May the joy and spirit of Christmas fill our hearts. Jesus is the reason for the season.
