Editor's Letter: February 2009

Other than being known as the shortest month of a year, it is also one with the highest intensity of love in the air. (For some of us, it's the month of massive pocket emptying too.) In less than two weeks' time, we shall all be hit by Cupid's arrow as Valentine's Day approaches. Roses, chocolates and soft toys are probably flying off the shelves even as I am drafting this very letter. For those who are unwilling to be restricted by the norms, there are other alternatives this Valentine's Day. Attractive fragrance, champagne delights and exquisite ornaments might just seal the deal and overwhelm the Ladies' hearts. As a member of the masculine gender to another, I say to you this: It's time to pamper your Lady with luxuries of love!

For the bachelors who are still participating actively in the courtship game, you shouldn't complain much as your ang bao reserves from your old uncles and aunties you've cheekily leered at over the last few nights of January should see you through a lavishing night of romance.

With your pockets full, it's time to influence on your purchasing decision. Spending extravagantly flaunts your arrogant wealth and self to not just your date, but the couples within your vicinity as well. Remember, it's good to be subtle on the whole but yet electrifying to your Lady. You're not trying to show off what you can do for your Lady, it's how affectionately you perform the task that in turn churns up a great smile on her face to bring home for the night. Your choice of restaurant, cuisine, champagne, gift, activity and attire truly speaks of the kind of gentleman you are deep down inside. For that, you might want to anchor MSR under your favourites for quality reads that will instill interesting thrills of inspiration for the coming Valentine's Day! Fashion, food, film, music, we aim to provide an avant-garde lifestyle.

Ladies, you might want to be reminded that the Fall/Winter fashion shows are coming up this month. If you haven't noticed, MSR has already presented the highlights for the Haute Couture S/S 2009 in the previous entry. As for the film connoisseurs, the Oscars are heading towards you on 22nd February. I do hope you Ladies will own a memorable Valentine's Day this year! If your man is of no romance calibre, you might want to usher him to your laptop and check out the latest issues that MSR has specially arranged for you this month.

For those who are still searching for that special someone, I do hope you will meet him/her soon. Try flipping through that phonebook of yours for a start, or better still, your Facebook. No Facebook? How about your Friendster or MSN Messenger?

NO? Go knock on your neighbour's door and pray that it's someone of suitable age and gender.

Happy Valentine's Day!