With or without a relationship, we shouldn't expect love from others.....










When we expect love from others we might be disappointed........





Demand not!

Expect not!
























DIY~  make your own happiness......













Be your own Valentine!












"Valentine" can mean many things......






A hot mineral bath is my skins valentine.










coconut oil are my lips valentine










Spread love today and everyday....








Do not spread lies



Do not spread hatred



Do not spread rumors












Valentine's day is about expressing love to your loved ones, to yourself and to the whole world!








     This year I celebrated Valentines day the Japanese way- yet again! Though I'm not in Japan at the moment, it's more fun celebrating Valentine's the Japanese way in my opinion. You see In Japan, it is customary for women to give chocolate to the men on Valentine’s Day. In return, the men will give the women a gift on White Day in March.


In Japan, chocolate that women give co-workers or classmates who they have no romantic interest in are called  giri choco, which means "courtesy chocolate."


But when a girl has a love interest (crush), boyfriend or husband she will give him Honmei-choco, which means "true love chocolate." Honmei- choco is either expensive store brought chocolate or home made chocolate.



I decided to make Honmei-choco, since it's becoming a yearly tradition for me.







I made pancake balls with melted chocolate toppings. The melted chocolate hardened in the fridge and so the chocolate would crack when you bite into them. Very yummy!

Labels: baking, chocolate, cooking, gifts, giri choco, Honmei choco, Japanese valentines day, pancake balls, valentines day