Valentine’s Day: TCSH Cupid Delivery Service

Valentine’s Day love is spreading everywhere, yes, even in the cold, frigid air of Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas. I guess the warmth of love can overcome everything after all – even when air-conditioners are turned on high. *cringe*

Since the start of the week, the DeFashionista and Leo Club have collaborated and set up an enchanting Valentines’ Day booth - fairy lights, teddy bears, roses and all, ready to entice romantic hearts into lightening their wallets for their loved ones. 

Many were captivated by the hand-made cards with adorably cute puns. Others, a little hesitant  upon glancing at the prices. However, understanding the plight of a mere college student, there was also a discount if you bought a rose for your lecturer, as well as the entertaining option for your valentines’ to be serenaded when being delivered his or her gift.

Justin Kim, head of DeFashionista Club, sacrificed his extra sleeping time in the name of love, lugging buckets of roses, boxes of chocolates and bottled messages in the wee hours of the morning. He was Taylor’s main one-man delivery service, knocking on doors to hand out roses to all recipients. Most notably, the staff members and teachers received roses from Ms Lauren. And really, their surprised and bashful looks as he hauled the bucketful of roses to their table, heart-shaped balloons trailing behind him made all the sacrificed time worthwhile.

All in all, it was a sweet atmosphere to begin the Chinese New Year holidays with. There were the usual playful nudges and jokes, whispers about secret admirers and anonymous givers, as well as just plain but sincere friendship. 

Even our dear Editor couldn't help giving a shy look :-)

Even though most of the deliveries were late - one-man cupid, remember? Even though our wallets might be just a little lighter (don’t worry, Chinese New Year’s just around the corner). Even though some hearts got broken, or if you spent your Valentine’s Day with food as your one true love, it is alright because as Jane Austen said, “We are all fools in love.” Preach it Jane.

I only wish I got to see someone be serenaded. 

Written by,

Amanda Lee,

Editorial Board Writing Department

Photography by Samantha Yong,
Head of Photography.