FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Diary of a Teen the teenz magazine |February 2009 |Volume 7 | Valentine’s Special Edition www.theFRiEnDz.biz Valentine’s Cover Model: Special Edition Manisha Tuli Madagascar 2, Transporter 3, Revolutionary Road... Reviewed Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Team FRiENDz the teenz magazine |February 2009 |Volume 7 | Valentine’s Special Edition l King Sidharth Anuj Kalra Parneet Sidhu Gaurav Bansal C.E.O. , Editor-in- Managing Editor Feature-Fashion Marketing Manager Chief, Designer Editor Sports Editor Tanya Oziel Harinder M. Singh Yatik Satija Priyanka Jain Suzen Marks Swati Saini Samantha Ortega Advisory Board Advisory Board Advisory Board Advisory Board Advisory Board Ast. Designer Design Executive Contributing Edi Choclate Maker Forgein Relations WE’LL HAVE A NEW EDITOR NEXT MONTH!!!!!! 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Please send your articles, photos, mails, poetry, stories, experinces to : [email protected] Please join us on facebook FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Inspiration Inspiration:St. Valentine Every February, candy, flowers, and gifts are ex- “changed between lovers, and all this in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery.” There are many legends about Saint Valentine. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, re- alizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Inspiration According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a let- ter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expres- sion that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popu- lar saints in England and France. FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Gift Ideas Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Valentine’s Day is coming up and you are trying to delay the for Her... most overwhelming thing –buying her a gift! So here we are with some help. Stuffed Toys Girls love to receive cute and huggable stuffed toys from their beau. Gift her stuffed animal or any of her favourite cartoon character and she will always cherish it as a gift from you. Chocolates and Cakes You may indulge your girlfriend with delectable and yummy chocolates and cakes on Valentine's Day. You may enjoy this gift together and have a good time. But beware she might be worrying about her calorie intakes! Showpieces Cute and romantic showpieces like an image of Cupid, lovebirds, dancing couple etc make a memorable Valentine’s Day Gift. Coffee mugs or posters with quotations make great gifts. Jewellery and Clothes Jewellery like bracelets, necklace sets, and rings are all time favourites. If you are sure about preferences and size of your girlfriend you may also gift her trendy and fashion- able clothes. Handmade Gift What about adding a bit of personal touch to the gift? Good at painting? Make her a painting, frame it and present it. Good at singing? Sing for her... Do whatever creative thing you can do. She’d love it! FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Gift Ideas When in love girls keenly wait for St Valentine's Day Festival, to buy their loved one’s a for Him... gift! But what to buy? With so many options in market it’s hard to find the perfect gift! Let’s help you out! Pampering with Love Pamper him with love. Way to man’s heart is through his stomach, cook him his favou- rite foodie! Write him poetry or songs. Ticket for a Music Concert Is your bf a music freak? Buy him concert tickets of his favourite singer/musician. Is he a sports freak? Buy him game tickets! And if he is into reading subscribe him a magazine! Miscellaneous Gift Ideas Most guys love to possess a handsome collec- tion of CDs, DVDs, cologne, body sprays, goggles, bracelets and wristwatches. You may give any- thing of sorts depending on your boyfriend’s pref- erences. FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Aspiration Aspiration:Manisha Tuli Name: Manisha Tuli Age:20 Location: Jalandhar, India email: [email protected], [email protected] Passion: I love life! i live to seek adventure! i want to try bungee jump- ing and scuba diving asap! Hobbies: I love travelling; I read a lot of novels and hang out with friendz! Favourite Food: Spicy Indian cuisine About your love life: hmm..a tough question! What do you think about the teenz magazine concept? You guys gonna make it big as this awesome magazine will shortly be on every teen’s lips! It’s giving a platform to teens to introduce themselves and share their ideas with the world! What are 3 most important things that world needs today? A true and just system that gov- erns the world affairs, 2. A true and just leader to gov- ern that system 3. System/ method/people that would make this possible asap! FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Aspiration Any advice for teens: Teens should find out the real purpose of their lives, not be blinded by the fake and artificial western culture that dazzles but is rotten to the core and use their time and energy to work towards the purpose they were created for and by God, and make this world a better place. A few words for their PARENTS : Parents should understand and realise their role and purpose as individual beings and then as parents. They should draw a fine line between disci- pline and freedom, and not burden their kids with expectations but rather encourage them with optimism. FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Diary of a Teen Dairy of a Teen: My Agony by Madhavi Chopra t was a really bad day for me. I was unhappy, disappointed, dis- Iheartened, and distraught. I lost the Inter House Debate, had a fight with my friend, was thrown out of the singing competition, and had an argument with the teacher. To sum it up, it was a real disaster for me. I felt as if it’s the end of the world. Yet, I had this pinching feeling. Even when I felt defeated, I was struggling within. There was a tempest, a turmoil going inside my heart. I believed that it was the end, and still I felt it wasn’t. A storm of conflicting emotions was going on within my achy heart. I felt a tremor, a gush of current inside my body. I sobbed for a min- ute, but could not do that again. I wondered: if I cry, I’d be giving my remote control into everybody’s hand, everyone, who hurt me. And I’ll surely never want to face such a situation. I’d hate to be controlled by people or influences that are responsible for my unhappiness, and disap- pointment. I surely can’t do that. Then what? What is it actually that I should do? I know I have a choice, the power to be in their control or mine. They wanted me to be unhappy, that’s why they did nasty things to me. In this way, they wanted to establish control over me. But I don’t want that. I am well acquainted with the fact that no one can change me but myself. I will be hopeful, optimistic, and determined to start it all over. I know that there will be even worse things that’ll come my way. I will be strong, I don’t have to; I will. FRiEnDz the teenz magazine l February 2009 l Valentine’s Special Edition Diary of a Teen I will manage my situations; respond to them intelligently and smartly. I will be strong and bold while dealing with them. It’s not the end of the world.