February 14, 2014
By: Gina Yoryet Roman
Datura, known as Toloache is related to black magic and witchcraft. Some claim that when someone is given a hot tea made out of Toloache or only two drops in a small bite, he/she will automatically fall for you.
In reality, according to scientists, this plant causes severe neurological damage. Other studies show that it is a good anti-inflammatory remedy and it makes the wound healing process much quicker.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura_ferox
Whatever the function, it is a natural herb with its ups and downs just like all others.
It occurred to me to read about Toloache to share with my Spanish class after watching a commercial on tv advertising English Lady, a deodorant for women that seduces the man you want.
It says something like this, "No necesitas toloache, amarres, etc., con English Lady, ten no a cualquier, hombre, sino al hombre que tu quieres."
In other words, English Lady has replaced Toloache to help you seduceTHE man of your dreams.
Whatever remedy, they are all speculations and I am very oblivious and skeptical to all of the above mentioned. I enjoyed sharing the story with my students and was very glad to be able to communicate with all my beloved friends today. Being here makes me long for my friends, more so because this particular holiday is a lot more celebrated and advertised.
Today people seem to be more in love, they send each other flowers, they bury their cars under tons of post its with romantic messages, they go on public displays, they simply want to show the world that they are in love.
On the other hand, there are many single people who rather do something more low key like sit at home and watch a movie and/or text their two or three closest friends. Others don't care for this holiday, it is just another normal day.
I had an overwhelming day which I am barely getting ready to wrap up so there was no room to get the full scenario of it. The only thing I noticed coming back from class, was more red than usual; balloons, cookies, candy, hearts, clothes, pink marshmallows, and more.
One of my dreams is to one day spend one Valentine's Day with all my closest friends to give this day a more valuable meaning!
There comes a point in your life when you realize who really matters, who never did, and who always will.
- Unknown
A friend is someone who can see the truth and pain in you even when you are fooling everyone else.
- Unknown
Sometimes in life, you find a special friend. Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop. Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it. This is forever friendship. When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full. Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times an dthe confused times. If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows. If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you on. Your forever friend hold your hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay. And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry. You have a forever friend, and forever has no end.
- Unknown
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