If you find it a challenge to express your love verbally to your special someone, you may want to consider writing him or her a letter. Writing allows you to compose your thoughts and tell them what is really in your heart. You may write it on special stationery from a local bookstore. So you will not use up all the sheets, you can write a draft on a different paper before transferring the final text into the stationary. With advancements in technology, the art of writing letters by hand is gradually being left in the past. So, a handwritten love letter is extra special since the giver has taken his or her time to carefully express his or her feelings.
You may also want to consider giving your loved some of the best delicacies available in Cebu. Cebu delicacies will be a perfect gift for your loved one if he or she is not from Cebu. You may want to consider the Peanut Browas, Toasted Mini Mamons, and Butterscotch. Aside from allowing you to show your love, these delicacies also allow you to show your pride for true-blue Cebuano products. These delicacies were produced based on the strict quality standards set by Lola Pureza. They follow the tradition of delicacies from the heritage town of Argao in the southern part of Cebu. You can find these Cebu delicacies in pasalubong centers and groceries all around Cebu.
Flowers, stuffed toys, and chocolates have become synonymous with Valentine’s Day. You can normally see these items on display in department stores all over metro Cebu. In addition, they also offer promotions or discounts for bulk orders of these items. While these may sound cheesy for some, they still allow you to express your love for your special someone during Valentine’s Day.
If you have a good voice, a friend who plays the guitar, and the guts to sing in public under the window of your loved one’s house, you can try serenading her. The harana or serenade is a tradition typically practiced in the rural areas of the country in the past. While this is gradually going the way of the dinosaur, it is still a good way to make the day of hearts special for your significant other. If you are not confident of singing skills, there are some gadgets available that will help you improve your singing voice and avoid making a scene outside the house of your loved one.
For those who have no issues with spending, personalized jewelry may be a good gift to give on Valentine’s Day. You can buy something you know your partner likes and have it engraved before giving it to him or her. Many jewelry stores normally have promotions during the month of hearts, so you may have the chance to get a good deal on the jewelry you want to give to your partner.