No other word in the dictionary can mean different things to different people.

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The Unforgettable Valentine

Cheat sheet.

* Don’t forget February 14th is Valentine’s day.
* Don’t forget to buy flowers.
* Don’t forget to buy a gift.
* Don’t forget to buy a card.
* Don’t forget mouthwash.
* Don’t forget to make reservations.
* Don’t forget to smile.
* Don’t forget the compliments.
* Don’t forget to listen.
* Don’t forget to look into the eyes.
* Don’t forget to overlook faults.
* Don’t forget to turn off the TV.
* Don’t forget to laugh at yourself.
* Don’t forget to say how you felt about the evening.
* Don’t forget we are all human.
* Don’t forget to let go of inhibitions.
* Don’t forget there are 364 more days every year.
* Don’t forget there are 365 more days in a leap year.
* Don’t forget to check in your pessimism at the door.
* Don’t forget this moment is never going to come back.
* Don’t forget ‘sorry’ is the world’s best bandaid.
* Don’t forget this cheat sheet.
* Forget everybody else.

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The roses play a role. The gift gains acceptance. The dinner makes for conversations. But what about memories?  What makes those happen? And who can make those happen? Here are a few things that humans value, that includes valentines. Things that seem fresher while roses fade away and diamonds stowed away in velvet boxes for another time and another occasion.

Words last longer than diamonds.

Speak what’s true. Speak from your experiences. Speak what you really feel. Don’t taint them with cliched expressions of love that we so often see in Valentine’s cards. Say something meaningful about the person that you remember from the past years or perhaps even yesterday. Bring alive a memory that has been tucked away and forgotten. Celebrate the silly moments, the awkward ones and the fun ones that you enjoyed while at a theater, a movie or that casual coffee jaunt. And watch the magic unfold.

Show the mirror to the qualities that matter.

Mirrors best reflect what we want to see. Not what we should be seeing. Of course, looks matter. In fact, in many cultures around the world looks and grooming are vital for a meaningful face time. The spa that unwinds you, binging out that glow. The skillful make-up that underscores the facial features. The hair makeover that transforms you…all are wonderful ways to present yourself and make yourself memorable. But don’ t forget to wear an attitude that reveals the joy of being around your valentine. No fake moves.No fake smiles. Just pure you.  And put the spotlight on what your valentine believes in. Give them the stage. Allow them to be themselves and you will see a side that will surprise you in many wonderful ways.

A valentine isn’t just for Valentine’s day. 

The romance of the moment shouldn’t end on Feb 14th. It should be the beginning of something new. Something special. A rendezvous for a journey that will change both of you in beautiful ways. The evening shouldn’t be an excuse to make love or just hangout. It should be about embarking on a discovery of both of you as people, as lovers, as friends for a lifetime. Don’t squander away the 24 hours you get for Valentine’s day. Make every moment an unforgettable one.

Happy Valentines.

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Mirrors tell you what you want to know. That’s what they are meant to do. And it’s a good thing. There is nothing really wrong about bringing out the best in you so you can face the world with confidence. In fact, it makes our world a more beautiful place. After all, in the hands of a true beautician, true make-up can cover up more than mere blemishes. They highlight features and angles that make your face come alive in many different ways. But stopping there would be like having a bar of chocolate with an alluring wrapper and not opening it to discover a whole other world.

The adage is true: It’s the stuff that’s deep inside us that truly makes us who we are. Mental make-up of a woman is perhaps the most underrated and ignored aspect of beautiful grooming. It is usually visible in the way it reflects off the people who are a part of your life – your friends, your family and the ones who belong in your circle of influence.

Here are a few ways to improve your mental make-up:

Start on the inside:

Find your true strength. The one that makes up your DNA. Ask your mother. Your father. Your spouse. They’ll tell you what it really is. And cherish that.

Will it.

Take that first step. And walk on. The obstacle ahead is a test. Find a way around it. You’ve got brains in that great mug of yours.

Find purpose.

Never start at A without knowing where B is. Sure, adventure is good if you love going around in circles. True leaders have that one thing in common – purpose. Make an effort to put it down in words to just about fit on a post-it note. A good way to begin is to write down what you really are willing to fight for.

Be open.

Empty yourself daily. Throw out your inhibitions. Your excuses. Your fears. And fill up with things that build you up. Often it starts with listening to people. And that includes critics.

Surround yourself with people who matter.

How many have been a victim of bad choices, especially, with the company they keep? Your net worth is defined by your network. Work to improve your value. Choose with discretion. Like pebbles on a beach, pick the ones you want to be a part of your life.

The turn of heads. It’s the classic sign of a grand entrance. You walk in through the doors and for just a moment there is a lull in conversations. Daintily held long champagne glasses pause in the middle of a sip. The shuffle of the uncomfortably long heels of  women stops for just that nano second. The sonic wave of your presence envelops the place and washes over them as quickly as it started, leaving behind the same drab conversations of polite gossip and correctness. And then it’s all forgotten for someone else to make a grand entrance. The first impression does have its limitations.

But who is truly remembered?

Perhaps the ones who light up the conversations with their wit. The polite sparkle of wisdom. The allure of an inscrutable woman. The beauty that emerges from veneers of make-up. They are the ones who leave the party behind in a much better place than when it started out from.

We never forget those people. The life-blood of a party or an event. You measure such memorability with the difference they’ve made during those brief moments of interaction. They make you laugh a bit harder. They help you break through your shell. Keep your spirits a wee bit above the weather. And above, make you feel like you belong to you.

They are the ones who make the world worth our while. The ones who don’t just turn heads, but turn the world around. Oprah, Angelina Jolie, Princess Diana…the ones who helped us all look beyond the mirror and into what really should be driving our lives. Anna Wintour will not be remembered for what human cause she has fostered but she has in more than one way made our world beautiful. Not sure about Lady Gaga. So who would you rather be? The one who turns heads for a shallow reason. Or the one who will become unforgettable as we all trudge through time.

A few questions to find out if you are unforgettable:

1. What drives you?
2. What keeps you up at night?
3. What will you fight for?
4. What did you do today to turn more than just heads?

The simple truth of human beings is just this: we don’t want to be forgotten. We simply want to belong in a place where we can take root and bloom. Not an easy task this. But  impossible is a word that never stopped us humans. We strive. We rock. We roll. And we make our mark as we go along.

That is the point of it all. To make all those little things we do count at the end of it all. So when we stack them up all like rewards points, you’ll start seeing you have more than enough to redeem a legacy. Your legacy. So go for what your heart tells you. Not your critics. Not your enemies. Not the mirror. Of course, it does help to look good while you are at the task of being unforgettable.

What will you be remembered for?