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ROMANCE Monday 11 May 2015
You. Only You.
I don’t care for the others.
I cannot care for their hands,
their lips or their passionate words. I don’t want to see their eyes filled
with seduction.
I only want you, to touch me.
I am nourished by your touch,
though my hunger never fades. I want more. Give me more than you can give.
Intoxicate my mind, submerge
each waking thought, I wish to drown within sensations of your touch.
Your touch is my obsession, my
blessed, blissful curse.
Touch me hard, or let it be
gentle, hold me tight or maybe delicately.
Touch my silence, with your
thoughts, with your wild and fearless mind.
Touch me through each word you
think, write with pen upon my skin, tell our stories, scribble ink on every
space.
Touch my flesh and soothe my
aches or touch the depths within my mind, let your loaded kisses tenderize my
pain.
I want to feel your brushing
eyelash sweep against my naked breast, your arms to weave, leave knots, I want
your voice to vibrate sharply through my chest.
Caress me, stroke me, pulsate
veins within me. Be the softest breeze, the lightning’s strike, be the
stormiest sea.
Make me shiver, move me, slip
right in and rock me to my core.
I’m left restless from your
touch, you always leave me shaken up, destructive, reckless, risking all, to
feel it more.
When I see your raging fire, I
lie smoldering from your flames, till your print leaves smoky brand marks on my
skin.
Wrap your silky threads right
through then cocoon me to protect, I’ll be reborn within the chrysalis of your
touch
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Conceptualized & Developed by Jai
Sunthush Abeyewardene – Freelance Creative Director / Copywriter
MA page 02 FINANCE Monday 11 May 2015
The Costs of Planning a Wedding
Whether you’re planning a large
wedding or a small one, there will be a huge amount for you to work out and
plan before the big day rolls around. From the venue to the celebrant, to the
menu and the photographer, to the guest list and the dress – it’s enough to
make your head spin.
On top of that, you have your
budget to think about. Weddings are not cheap, and if you’re planning a
decent-sized wedding, you’d better be prepared to pay for it. With that in
mind, we’re going to take a look at the best way to plan for your big day – and
how to pay for it.
GET YOUR IDEAS TOGETHER
Before you start making plans, you will need to get an overall idea of
what kind of wedding you want, where you want it to take place, and how much
you can afford to spend. Once you have decided on the big picture, get an idea
of how much it will cost. It’s a good idea to create a budget when you first
start planning, but be willing to stretch slightly as your planning develops.
FIND A VENUE
Finding the right venue is usually the first –
and biggest – step in the wedding planning process. If you plan on
getting married in the next six months, your options may be more
limited, which may mean you have to think outside the box. If you have longer
to plan, you will usually have more options.
If you want a church wedding, you will need to
find a church and a reception venue. Alternatively, you could opt for a venue
that can cater for the marriage and reception under one roof. Choosing this
option can provide you with somewhere to get ready before the wedding, a
setting for the wedding itself, a venue for the celebrations, and accommodation
for the bridal party and guests before and after the wedding.
This type of wedding can also help to cut down on planning and stress,
as the venue can often provide catering and drinks packages, a DJ and an MC, so
you don’t have to go elsewhere to find these services.
MAKE A CHECKLIST
When you have a lot to plan, it can help to make a
checklist with a timeline – so you know what has to be organized and
booked and when it has to be completed.
PAYING FOR YOUR WEDDING
Making plans is all very well, but they don’t count for much if you
can’t pay for them. There are numerous ways to pay for a wedding, and the way
that works best for you will depend on your financial circumstances, your
budget and what you are comfortable with.
Save: If
your wedding is planned far in advance or you are having a smaller wedding, you
may be able to save and pay for your wedding upfront. This is the ideal way of
covering the costs of a wedding as you don’t have to worry about being in debt
or accruing interest on credit.
Get a Loan:
Unfortunately, saving enough isn’t always possible. This is where a
loan can come in handy. Think seriously about your budget and try to only
borrow as much as you need. Compare loan options for the lowest interest rates
and fees and try to choose the shortest possible loan term with repayments you
can afford.
Get a Credit Card: While some get a loan to pay for their wedding,
others pay with credit card. Take care and be very strict with your spending if
you plan on going down this route and be sure to choose the right credit card.
Choosing a credit card with an excellent 0% purchase offer can allow
you pay for your wedding on credit and pay off your balance before interest
starts accruing. Just be very careful if you choose this option, as you don’t
want to start married life in heaps of debt
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Conceptualized & Developed by Jai
Sunthush Abeyewardene – Freelance Creative Director / Copywriter
MA page 03 GROOMING Monday 11 May 2015
Exclusively for Grooms – THE LOVE THAT
LASTS
Since
the most popular wedding season of the year is nearing at breakneck speed, I
have an important message for all grooms as you need to remember that “The
Wedding Lasts for a DAY. The Marriage is FOREVER.” The wedding is vital but in
perspective it is simply the gateway to marriage. Therefore marriage plans are
even more important than the wedding plans.
Your
marriage is the most important relationship in your life and it needs constant
attention. The good thing is that giving it the right kind of attention can be
very fun and extremely rewarding. In this article “The Love That Lasts” I’d
like to share secrets to a more joyful, passionate and fulfilling marriage.
Nobody comes before your spouse. Not you’re parents, not your boss, not your friends, not you’re Church calling and when you have children, not even the kids. Your spouse needs to know, without the slightest doubt, that she is the number one priority in your life.
If you’re in the wedding planning stage of your marriage, your sweetheart must be a vital part of the planning. It’s crucial to respect each other’s opinion and to be willing to compromise. Time must be taken to nourish your relationship throughout the planning. If you set this precedent early on, it will likely last throughout your marriage.
You can let each other know she is your priority by little things you do. An expression of gratitude for kindness shown. A call from work to meet you for lunch or just to say “I love you.” Be creative and do caring acts of love that let your spouse know you feel like the luckiest person in the world to be married to her.
SECOND SECRET: Manage Your Money in Harmony
Some couples spend every cent they have and beyond. They live from paycheck to paycheck with no backup for a problem that may arise. Face it; there will be times when employment is cut back, when medical expenses increase, when the car needs new tires, and so on. Plan for it. Keep an emergency fund at all times.
It’s smart to pay as you go and stay out of debt but remember this: debt is a form of bondage. It’s a financial termite. When we make purchases on credit, they give us only an illusion of prosperity. We think we own things, but the reality is, our things own us.”
When you buy a home, buy one you can easily afford. When too big a chunk of your check goes to house payments there’s nothing left for fun and that gets old fast. Same goes for buying a car. Work together and be smart with your money.
Being able to trust your mate to be wise with the family money is vital to having a happy marriage. Many men work hard and then automatically turn the money over to their wives to use for the family expenses month in and month out.
When both partners work to earn the living, they need to plan where the income from both paychecks will go. Sometimes women expect their husband’s check to cover all the household bills while theirs goes to things they want to buy. That’s not fair. Put the money together and plan.
Make a wish list. Sometimes he gets to spend some on just what he wants and sometimes it’s her turn. Be fair, but not rigid. After the household expenditures are taken care of, make a plan for the remainder. Allow for some fun now and some preparation for the future. Investigate ways to save and invest even in a small measure a month. Over the long run, if it’s never touched, it can provide a sizable nest egg.
When planning your wedding, don’t spend your future. Don’t expect your parents to spend their futures either. When you show good financial sense in planning your wedding you set a standard for a happier life ever after.
THIRD SECRET: Focus on the Positive. The Critical Eye
The time of courtship is such a fun time. We have high expectations and we view each other with eyes of love and gentleness. We are very attentive to and aware of each other’s needs. Our manner of speaking is respectful and kind. Our awareness is expressed in our gratitude for even small things. It is as though our natural instincts inspire us to put our best foot forward because we have found our desired mate.
This usually continues during the first year of marriage. It seems, for most of us, we can hardly be pried apart. We want to be holding on to or touching each other all the time. Sometime during that first year, however, our vision of our mate seems to change.
Unfortunately, when we start noticing some little things that could stand improvement, our improvement suggestions begin. It’s funny that once we begin to look, the list grows. If our mate does not respond right away then the suggestions become a little more adamant. We view each other with a more critical eye and the cycle begins.
Our mate begins to dislike the critical eye and begins to respond in a like manner. After all, isn’t it all right to help your mate with the task of improving, particularly when she is so willing to “help” you? Our conversations seem to be dominated by criticism. The one being criticized starts to defend and justify what she does. The conversations become more and more spirited and erupt into full-blown arguments that go nowhere.
When a person gets in the critical mode toward his or her mate all parts of the relationship are affected. The communication pattern becomes unfriendly, often sarcastic and cutting, and carries the tone that implies “stupid, dummy, or idiot, can’t you do anything right?” The atmosphere in the home becomes guarded and strained. The desire to be together drops—as does the level of intimacy. The more critical we get the more wrapped up in ourselves we become.
We must guard against this ever happening. You will find that when you focus on the positive attributes of your mate, letting her know these positive feelings and then the positives will grow. It’s natural to want to do even better when your mate is commenting on the good things you are doing. The opposite is true, also. Focus on the negatives and they will grow.
FOURTH SECRET: Nourish the Spiritual Side of Your Marriage.
Have you heard the saying: “When life seems more than you can stand. . . kneel”? Prayer unlocks the power of heaven on our behalf. . . Be prayerful. Take each other by the hand and kneel together as you pray each night.
Reading the scriptures together can also provide a unifying spiritual strength. Many answers to life’s problems are found in the scriptures. Attending the temple regularly will also bless your marriage. Make it a priority to attend together as often as you can.
Talk together and decide what will help your marriage be the best it can possibly be. Let your children and others see by your example what a happy marriage is. After all, we are training the next generation of husbands and wives.
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Conceptualized & Developed by Jai
Sunthush Abeyewardene – Freelance Creative Director / Copywriter
MA page 04 HONEYMOON & TRAVEL Monday 11 May 2015
Discover honeymoon
on a paradise island
Mauritius Honeymoon
Honeymoon in Mauritius If you are looking for a dream
destination to spend your honeymoon, Mauritius is definitely the place to be
with this heavenly landscapes and luxury hotels.
Unique romantic destination, Mauritius is a
dream for all the newlyweds! It is easy to see why: Romantic Getaway, in the
midst of unspoiled nature and facing the ocean, walking on long beaches of
white sand with the gorgeous sunset as background.
The long white sandy beaches are so amazing in Mauritius. Some
of the best beaches are located in Grand-Bay, Flic en Flac, Blue Bay, Le Morne
and Tamarin Bay. Mauritius is perfect for honeymooners in
thirst for adventure and exoticism.
Honeymoon to think only
of you
A wedding is undoubtedly one of the happiest days of life ...
The many preparations, the organization of the ceremony, the reception of
guests, but rarely let an opportunity to relax! Your honeymoon will enable you
to be pampered, spoiled, pampered, and above all to feel that delicious feeling
of being alone in the world in Mauritius
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Activities
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Windsurfing
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Kayak
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Glass-bottom boat trips
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Sailing
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Snorkeling
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Water skiing
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Deep sea fishing
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Golf
Do not miss to visit the island Ile aux Cerfs (Deer Islands), a
paradise for those who love water sports. This little island has one of the
most beautiful beaches in Mauritius. Mauritius is also a paradise for deep-sea
fishing. Not far from the coast you can catch sharks, tuna fishes, sward
fishes, barracudas and a lot more you could imagine.
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