If you’re Bored, Find Yourself a Lover

Sometimes our lives seem to be in a rut. Having the same job for a few years, same relationship, same friends and same activities. Boredom can start to take over our lives and make us feel like something is missing. Well, no need to be bored anymore. Today I’ll give you the best advice I’ve gotten in years: “If you’re bored, find yourself a lover.”

What is a lover exactly?  A lover is a person who is in love with another, a person who has a strong enjoyment or liking for something; someone who loves, especially a person who has or shows a warm and general affectionate regard for others. A lover is also defined as a person who has a sexual or romantic relationship with another.

If we think about it, we are all lovers and we all want one too. But it is true that sometimes we can find ourselves in the low. Maybe you’re having a rough time at work, you just ended a relationship, you’re jaded and are not happy with your current life. Whatever the reason, you are bored. The solution: get yourself a lover.

You might wonder how you can accomplish this task. It is not as hard as it sounds; you just need to get a new hobby. Yes, when we say get a lover we mean get a hobby. Find your passion or get a new one if you have already found it.

Step out of your box; try new things until you find an activity you like. Travel, get your palm read, visit a mind reader, go kayaking, take up biking, hike, visit the rainforest, join a charity, learn to meditate, do Tai Chi or turn into a Yogi. Visit international restaurants, go to museums and art exhibitions, get a certification in something and start practicing.

The key is to try new things until you fall in love with yourself again. Have fun, get to know yourself better, learn new things, make new friends. Turn yourself into your perfect lover. I promise you will never be bored again.

Good luck finding that lover soon!

Lots of love,

Top 10 things to do for Valentine’s Day

The most romantic and sexy day of the year is almost here and if you still don’t have a plan, you’ve got 10 days to figure it out. As always, I want to help you have the perfect Valentine’s Day and I’ll share with you a few tips on what you could do for this day depending on your current love situation.

Top 10 things to do for Valentine’s Day 

1. If you've just started dating:
- Go to dinner and grab drinks, and if it goes well, suggest a night-cap at home. (Extra tip: Roses and wine waiting couldn't hurt)

2. If you've just said "I Love You” recently:- In this case, sending flowers to her office will really flatter her. And in your case girls, a sexy surprise for your man is a great idea.   

3. If you’ve been dating over a year:

Plan a getaway just for the two of you; this will ignite the spark from the honeymoon phase, guaranteed.

4. If you’re both stressed:

You don’t want to add more pressure by having to plan or commit to a big thing, the couple should come up with something together. Be proactive and give your special someone three options, like, ‘Pizza, wine and a massage’ ‘Reservations at that place you’ve been wanting to go’ or ‘Netflix and order takeout, plus a gift from me’ - and see what they want.

5. If you want to spice up your sex life:

It’s ok if you get in a rut; this is your chance to spice it up. Cook dinner together, have a bubble bath for two, champagne, chocolates, a hot oil massage, fuzzy bathrobe, cuddle up by the fireplace, sexy music and a little teasing touching to make the evening a boiling pot for a crazy sexy time in bed.

6. If you’re “under the budget” newlyweds:

Make it a weekend to remember your wedding! Bring out those wedding photos, pick up a cake like to the one you had at your reception, buy similar flowers and grab a nice bottle of champagne, write a loving card about your first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, recreate your vows. Make it the most romantic day ever!

7. If you’re going through a rough patch:

A good idea is to remind each other why you want to be together. Take the time to write a love letter to your special someone. Go to one of your favorite places, have a drink together afterwards and give them what you wrote. Maybe you’ll break away some of the things that are keeping you apart, and open up the dialogue to get your relationship or marriage back on track.

8. If you are recently single:

Then you need to grab your friends and get away from all the hearts, flowers and chocolates on the streets. Go hiking, camping, take a trip. Getting your mind off of romance will be great and physical activity combined with good friends will be just what the doctor ordered.

9. If you are not really into Valentine’s Day:

If either you or your partner is not really into celebrating this holiday, you could still plan a great day together and have a wonderful date. I suggest trying something none of you have ever done before, maybe rock climbing or bungee jumping.

10. If you’ve forgotten and it’s last minute:

You could always show up at their workplace with flowers and chocolates, get them a gift card to their favorite spa. Cook dinner and make it a romantic night at home. Don’t forget to pick up the champagne!

But if you really want to make this day perfect, top any of these ideas with one of our packages and not only will you be rewarded for your efforts, it will be an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. I promise!

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Have a wonderful V-Day! 

Lots of Love, 

 

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Plan a New Life for 2015!

Lets Make a Vision Board!

As the year ends, we all start to account for the goals accomplished in the year ending and begin making a list of what we want for the year to come. When doing so, I find vision boards a very powerful and beautiful way to set my mind and energy towards what I want to bring into my life in the future.

Vision boards are typically a poster on which you can pin, paste or collage images that represent those things or goals you wish to accomplish. The real power behind it, is that when you surround yourself with images of what you want, who you want to become, where you want to live, what your goals are, etc.; your energy and your life starts moving in that direction to match those images, wishes and desires.

What do you need to make your vision board?

1. Poster board.
2. Magazines, pictures, scrapbook materials, stickers, catalogs, etc. Anything with images of the things that you want or that inspire you.
3. Glue
4.  Any extra decorations you might want to use to inspire yourself or add some extra flare.

Before you begin your vision board you should have a moment to yourself, sit quietly, set the mood, maybe pour some wine, put on some music, ask yourself what you want and let the emotions and feelings flow.After clearing your mind, heart and soul, get to work and make your vision board following these 5 easy steps:

• Step 1: Pick the images, word or phrases that work for what you want from your magazines, photo albums, catalogs, etc.
• Step 2:  Lay your favorite items on the board and eliminate those that no longer feel just perfect and necessary, use your intuition for this. The layout will come naturally to you; it doesn’t have to make sense to anyone but you. You can start your design in the corners or maybe do a grid, possibilities are endless, be creative.
• Step 3: Glue everything onto the board. You can add decorations to it if you want, words, you can also write on it, paint over it, etc.
• Step 4: This step is optional but powerful; you can leave some blank space in the center of the vision board and add a beautiful photo of yourself in which you look your absolute best and where you irradiate happiness. You are the center of your life so it makes sense you are the center of your board.
• Step 5: Hang your vision board in a place where you will see it often and please do see it, if you can, every day.

I already did mine, so I invite you to make your vision board before the year ends so you can start the year working on building the 2015 you want to live in. Remember, nothing in this life comes without doing your share of the work, chip in and let the universe do the rest.

Send us a picture of your vision boards to info@aliraspa.com and we’ll share them and send some good vibes your way.

Happy New Year!

Lots of love,