Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a pandemic

Love is in the air, but unfortunately, so are COVID-19 and its worrisome variants. The safest way to celebrate Valentine's Day  is to stay at home.

COVID-19 Valentine's Day might not be so bad this year. In fact, it may actually be more memorable and special.

 

The pandemic reminds us that through thick and thin, strong relationships can withstand many hardships— including COVID-19 pandemic! 

 

Single?  Everyone knows it's been hard to be single during the pandemic. Being in a relationship is no good either.

 

LDR? Remember distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also keeps you safer. 

 

Here are some "novel" ideas to make Valentine's Day 2021 a memorable one - for all the right reasons.

 

* Have a virtual dinner date.  

 

*Give her fresh flowers. Red rose has an impact! But for plantitos and plantitas,  instead of bouquet, cute plants will do! 

 

* Watch a Valentine's Day Movie. Use Netflix Party to watch a movie together synchronously.

 

*Stream a virtual concert. 

 

*Make chocolate cake. 

 

*Whip up breakfast in bed. 

 

* Watch the sunset at K of C! Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset! 

 

*Go for a hike together. Couples who hike together stay together! Visit Landthai Hills and Chosun Mountain Resort in Guindulman to remember your love story. 

Valentine’s Day is probably going to be quite different from past years. Just remember,  love is universal.

 

*Make a virtual photo scrap book together. 

 

*Set a Facebook, Instagram and Twitter day to greet your loved ones. Send them personal messages. Allot some time to video chat with your lover. Hello Zoom! 

 

*Go online shopping. You can have practically any gift imaginable shipped right to your doorstep! Thank you, Shopee! 

 

*Face the world confidently with a beautiful heart! Visit Bohol's cosmetic surgeon Dr. April Lumuthang-Froilan of Touch of April General and Cosmetic SurgiCenter ( 4th floor, Lim Hong Khu Medical Arts and Wellness Center) and Dr. Armi Judy Piollo (3rd Floor, Tagbilaran Community Hospital). Use "LeoTheGreat" to get a 20% discount!  

 

* Try a new haircut and color! Visit Bebei Tagoctoc, EP Relampagos, Shandy Mission, Jonathan Ucat, Ramil Dolauta, Donna Vitos, Rolly Ingking and Ryan Sines.

 

* For those looking for a reason to dress up this Valentine's Day,  see Mikee Andrei,  EJ Relampagos, Charlow Arbasto,Omie Auza,  Maximiel, Aileen Pasagad, Kim Villamor, Christian Relator, Christian Bustrillos, Nikki Simporios, Ryan Sadudaquil, La'doie Aquino and Rose and Paul Ranara.

 

*Have a food trip. Visit Cafe Racer, Becca Cafe,  Marilou Resort, Figaro Coffee Company, Lantaw, Yoo's Panga, Bohol Bee Farm, Bring House and Gerarda's.

 

*Hit the beach for sun, sea and sand! Bohol just abounds with gorgeous beaches from north to south, east to west.

 

*The safest way to celebrate Valentine's Day  is to stay at home! 

*Read the Bible and Quran. Pray. 

 

Valentine’s Day is probably going to be quite different from past years. Just remember,  love is universal. We’re at the tail end of this pandemic. 

 

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