Cost To Spend For Romance

Ah the romance! Quite a day where couples get to be with their love ones and do something special for Valentines. Unfortunately, Brunei has been discouraged not to celebrate it. Even so with some parts of the worlds as well. Claims are from, "Valentine's Day is not a Public Holiday" to "You can celebrate your love anytime of the year. It doesn't always have to be February 14th." To which I agree with these claims. Why? In my personal opinion, it is better to be spontaneous in your love life rather than having everything planned out. But still, it doesn't really hurt to plan a bit.

But I won't be writing about how you can improve relationships here in my blog. Instead, I'll be giving in tips on what you can do for each other and it doesn't have to be on Valentine's Day to do it. And of course, with cost-benefit strategy. To all boyfriends or husbands or the occasional women who rules the household can spend the day with their love ones to be as cheap as it can be as well as cost-effective management as a side dish to your romance.

But first, a little Valentine's Day Joke which I found viral over the Internet. And it said this:

Phil, a smart and handsome young man, dressed in the latest fashion, walked into this local pub. He noticed a woman gazing at him without blinking her big eyes. Phil felt flattered so he walked up to the woman and said in his deepest voice, 'I'll do anything you wish, beautiful lady, for just £10 but on one condition.' 

The woman appeared to be trapped in the moment and asked as if in a trance, 'What's your condition?'

Phil answered, 'Tell me your wish in just three words.' 

There was a long pause, the woman opened her purse, counted out the money and handed it to the man along with her address.  She then looked deeply into his eyes and whispered, 'Clean my house.'

Now that is one crafty beautiful lady. I suppose you find that the joke was a bit towards to where I am going with this post? Yes I am!


So here are a few things that you can do with your love ones on any given day and of course, cost-benefit wise:

• Take a stroll
• It's interesting to see that many Bruneians don't really go for a lot of walks and prefer to just stay indoors. It's unhealthy. Go out for some exercise and whats better than taking a nice stroll at some of the recreational parks we have in Brunei. There's Tasek Lama, Hutan Berakas, or even go on a nice stroll down the Muara Beach. Or if you get thirsty, bring some freshly dispensed water into a bottle along with you. Just in case.
• How much? = Priceless.
• Watch a movie at home
• While going to the cinema is just as great as it sounds, there's nothing better than to have a home theater entertainment. If you don't have one, well the cinema is just fine but you won't know what you're missing. While at home, you have your own privacy. People won't be doing all lovy-dovy around you (which sometimes becomes annoying to other people). Also before you start watching a movie, it's best to have some snacks prepared. Don't go for take outs as they are often more expensive. Go for the ones that have some thought into. Will talk about food later.
• How much? = B$1 for a ripped off movie bought at CD shops or free if you download them and B$5~ for snacks or food for thought.
• Home-made dinner
• One of the most romantic part of the evening is to have a candle-lit dinner with some home-cook meals. But to some busy people who are working at their days couldn't find the time to cook these lovely meals and they often go out to a fancy restaurant. That's a financial mistake but still if you can afford it, go ahead. But not recommended. What to cook? Well try something simple. According to some romantic specialist, they claim to not order spaghetti as it sometimes be harder to talk with all that string wiggling around your mouth. So go for something that can be eaten in a bite. Try some home-made bread or the traditional chicken rice. Or better yet, go cultural with Ambuyat. Oh and don't forget to put up the mood with some classic or romantic music while you're at it. ;)
• How much? = On average B$10~20 for groceries. As for music, you can just rip it from the Internet.
• Play a game together
• To some, don't play MMORPG or any console games together. However, if the situation is special like the couple both share an interest in playing console games, why not? But if you were to play any electronic games (whether you have the interest or not), I recommend playing Wii or Nintendo DS. I notice that the company is focusing their games to be more family oriented and for casual gamers too. But if you do not own any of these consoles, then I recommend playing a simple traditional board game. Like Twister (Best if you have a group), Truth or Dare!, or go to Romantic Games online to find out more.
• Price = B$?? Depends on if you have already bought the games beforehand or you can make one up just for you two to play with. The Special Game~ ;)

And just by these ideas, you already have your evening or day planned out for your love one and remember, you can celebrate your love at any given day. It doesn't have to be on Valentine's Day only. As well as being cost-effective while you're at it. :)

So what are you going to do for your other half?

-Let the power of wealth be with you~