Valentines Day is over with - now what?

Okay, so Valentines day is over with - now what? Do all the lovely valentines get packed away until next year?

No. I beg of you to keep pulling out all of those sweet sayings all year long. Everyday should be valentines day - not only for your significant other, but also your family and friends.

Get rid of your moody thoughts and feelings by taking some time to show people how much you love them.

Sometimes we forget how much we love our family. Even though you are starting your own life and building the foundations of a future career, don’t forget the people you who helped you become the person you are today. Your mom and pop, or aunt or grandma are people who should be reminded that they are loved by you. A simple card saying thinking of you or a short phone conversation will not only warm their hearts but also give you a sense of family which you can often feel deprived of.

Here are a few projects to keep you feeling connected to the people you love.

For friends -

The Sticky Note Challenge:

Got some friends on campus you haven't chilled with for a while? Grab some markers, stickers (optional), and sticky notes. Think of some catch phrases you used to say to your friends, fun pranks or some great moments you've had with your friends.

Write down these great snippets of your friendship on several sticky notes and sleekly stick them on their front door, car windshield, or desk they usually sit at.

This may sound pretty hokey, but sometimes it takes something silly to bring people back together again.


For family members -

Your Best Moment:

Call up a family member, like your mom, brother, uncle, or grandmother and pretend you have a class assignment to complete and that you need their help to complete it. Ask them what they consider to be their finest moment and why?

Say you talked to your sister, and her finest moment was finally getting an A on a math exam in high school. Whip out the construction paper and a picture of her. Embellish her picture with sayings like "An A+ student!" or "Math Wiz!". Send her the picture and a little note of how proud you are of her by mail. She will get a great keepsake and reminder of how much love her.

You can do the same kind of thing for any member of your family. Approach this project like you're making a scrapbook page for a family member. Not only will they feel loved and cared for, but you will also feel happy and fulfilled by doing something thoughtful for someone else.

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Where To Go For Your Valentines Day Date

It's almost Valentines Day, and, well, Pullman is not exactly known for its romantic date locations.  So, what's a savvy couple of lovebirds supposed to do?  Surprisingly enough, Pullman does have a few nice restaurants for that night out on the town.

TOKYO SEOUL

Tokyo Seoul is a new restaurant in town and is located in the parking lot of Nendel's Inn.  Sounds classy, huh?  But not to worry.  This traditional style sushi restaurant serves up great food and all for an affordable price.

The sushi is presented on a box-like platform with finfer and wasabi.  Their wide range of options should suit anyone's sensative taste buds.  Maybe you aren't the sushi loving type, but you want to give it one last shot.  I recommend The Ichiro: a deep-fried California roll, this one has the crunch but still holds in all the flavor.

Still not a fan of the uncooked fish and odd textures of sushi?  The Korean barbeque portion of the menu should give you a good fix.  The meat dishes are mouth-watering.

While the food is delicious and worth the cost, the service is slow.  The restaurant is currently short staffed, so be patient and understanding to your flustered waiter.

THE RED DOOR

The Red Door is located in Moscow, Idaho and is hands-down the nicest restaurant in the area.  The restaurant is small and intimate and if you want to get in, I would make reservations now.  Seriously, pick up the phone and call now.

The wait staff is attentive and helpful in assisting you with your dinner choice.  They are knowledgeable and can even recommend a good wine choice for those of you over the legal drinking age.

Not a dish is poorly made.  Each one bursts with flavor and is paired with complimentary side dishes.  I recommend the elk.  It has a berry sauce over it adding the sweet to the smoky.

Be warned that the prices are a bit more expensive (slightly more than Swilly's), but there is also only one Valentines Day a year.  You might as well make it count.

All in all, if you have a car that will drive, take your sweetheart to the Red Door.  If not, go for something exotic and off the cusp with Tokyo Seoul.  Either way, it will be a memorable night.