…Until You Lose It. That’s what people say.
Last night, I went to a Fast Food Restaurant and asked for something in the menu I really liked to eat. The cashier told me that they no longer sell that. I was a little nostalgic, because I enjoyed eating that dessert. It also made me think about how sometimes people don’t appreciate what they have and then they get sad and lonely when they leave, or no longer are there.
Hey guys! This is the last stop of this journey through the languages of love. The last language of love is physical contact.
This is, I think, the most common language of love, or maybe the only you thought existed. When you show love through this language, there are many ways in which to do it. It is to show your love through touch or being nearby your loved one.
Some ideas are:
1. hugging, or cuddling
2. kissing
3. holding his/her hand
4. putting your arm around him/her
5. sitting next to each other
I hope this has been helpful to all of you. Keep practicing these tips. And if you don’t have that special someone yet, ask God for it, He will put him/her in your way when it’s the right time.
Hello there! It’s been a while since I don’t write, I was busy during the Summer. So, let’s get started!
The fourth language of love is quality time. People that possess this language enjoy conversations and spending time together.
Here are some ideas to help you if your partner’s language is quality time:
1. Listen, listen, and LISTEN! There is nothing more important as to listen, but carefully, without thinking what to answer or what to argue to.
2. Invite him/her to the park for a walk. Even if you don’t talk, it is a great and relaxing way to show him/her your love. Plus, you exercise too! 
3. Talk to him/her about their day. It shows you care.
4. Sit near him/her while doing chores. You can read in the balcony, while he mows the lawn; or you can clear the table while she cooks.
5. Watch a movie together. Even when you don’t talk, you can have that loved someone nearby and show him/her your love through that.
I hope these are helpful. Stay tuned for the other two!
Love and blessings!
Hey guys! This is the middle of all the languages!
The third way in which you can show or communicate love is through gift giving. Now, I don’t mean just giving your partner or loved one a gift for a birthday, for an anniversary or for Christmas; but also unexpected gifts. This is a great way in which to show your love and surprise that special someone at the same time. Once I heard on the radio a man that went to a trophy store to buy an award for his wife. The guy in the store was surprised when he just bought it to recognize his wife’s excellent way to be, well, a wife.
Let’s see some examples in which you can show love through gifts.
1. Buy his/her favorite treat and bring it home.
2. Go to the store and buy something he/she would like and leave it in a place he/she will see it. You can also add a little note saying: “I saw this and I thought of you. Thought you might like it <3.”
3. Prepare his/her favorite meal.
4. If you like crafts, you can make that person a card, a picture frame with a photo of you two, a painting, or any other special present.
5. Buy something he/she has always wanted but hasn’t have the chance to get.
This is my first time participating in this contest by Cupcake Project (2012 Ice Cream Cupcake Contest) and Scoopalicious. Here is the recipe:
Carrot Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Ingredients:
2 Cups all-purpose flour
2 Cups sugar (I used brown sugar)
3 Cups finely shredded carrots
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Cup vegetable oil
4 Large eggs
1 Cup coconut flakes
1 Box raisins
1 cup nuts (I used pecans and walnuts)
1/2 pineapple puree
1 Teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 Teaspoon ground cloves
Procedure:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake tins with paper muffin cups.
Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the other ingredients except the pineapple while mixing. Mix at low-speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly while mixing. Add the pineapple. Mix at high-speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl every minute. If the batter is too thin, add some flour; if it’s too thick, add more juice from the pineapple. Pour batter into cupcake liners until they are 1/2 or 2/3 full.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans then move to wire rack to cool completely. Makes 24 – 36 cupcakes.
I topped the cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream and decorated them with a pecan nut and coconut flakes.
The second language of love is through acts of service. Being able to help your loved one is a great way to show him/her that you love them and that you care.
Some ideas for this one are:
1. Help your spouse with chores around the house, or watch the kids while he/she does them.
2. Offer to fill in some documents for him/her.
3. Fix, clean, or replace something that is not working well without being asked to.
4. Help him/her with homework.
5. If you can’t help your partner with something, don’t be a burden to him/her.
6. Carry something for him/her
7. Help him/her with a project or recipe.
In my last post, I said that I was going to write about the ways in which love can be communicated. This is the first of five posts in this series.
Ok, so the first language of love is through words that stimulate. This means taking time, not just to say “I love you”, but also to motivate and stimulate others through words. By using this language, you can let someone know you love them and you can also show your appreciation, respect, and admiration.
Some ideas are:
1. Telling that person what a blessing it is to have him/her by your side.
2. Sending a text message or leaving a voice mail telling that person what you like about him/her.
3. Just saying I love you is not enough, MEAN what you say!
4. Write a story about how you met and share it with your loved one.
5. Grab a pen and some post-its and fill the house, the car, the office, or any other place with notes about what makes that person special.
It is also important to pray for your partner and to ask God to make your bond stronger and to help you and guide you each day.
Stay tuned for the others!
God bless!
