Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Expressions from the Heart

Valentine's Day is this Sunday, and everywhere we go, we see hearts ... the universal symbol of love.

As I was considering subjects for a post in honor of Valentine's Day, it occurred to me that the word heart is very much a part of our everyday language, most often being used to express emotions. So, if you will be so kind as to indulge me, I'd like to share a few of the "heart expressions" I could think of, and I'm sure you can add more.

Let's begin by ...

And I promise (cross my heart) ...

Not to ever break your heart ...

Because I know you have a heart of gold ...

And I'd never want to give you a heartache

Because that would give me ...

So I'll just go through life ...

Trying to stay "Young at Heart" ...

While avoiding foods that cause ...

Because I ...

And will always love you ...

Here are a few more I thought of ...

Heart of Stone ...

The heart of the matter is ...
Take heart ... Spring is almost here!
With an open heart ...
His or her heart is in the right place.
She is so kind-hearted.
I had a change of heart.
My heart stood still.
My heart skipped a beat.
You must never lose heart.
My heart goes out to you.
He had his heart set on it.
You have my heartfelt sympathy.

And last, but certainly not least, HEARTTHROBS.
Oh, be still my HEART ! ...




7 comments:

Blondie's Journal said...

This as a fabulous post. I never realized how many expressions there were containing the word 'heart'!! Cute images and oh yes, Paul Newman and Colin Firth are two of my heart throbs! ;-)

xoxo
Janie

Tonja said...

This was so fun! I have enjoyed looking for all kinds of hearts for my blog posts this week. It is amazing how many can be found! Also the heart shape has always been a favorite of mine so I have collected a lot of them through the years.
Loved the 'heavy' heart...and of course the 'heart' with the blue eyes...Paul Newman! Wow!

Deb said...

great hearts....nice post...

The Quintessential Magpie said...

If you add Sean Connery, I'd faint for sure, Janie! LOL! I agree with you about heart-thobs!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Marjorie (Molly) Smith said...

Oh, I could add several heart throbs to that list, but my favorite would be John Wayne, I know most people don't consider him a heart throb, but he's my kinda man....lol..
Great post and wonderful pictures to match each heart comment.
Hope you day was good stay warm and safe tomorrow night when the front moves in. We are looking at 2-5 inches of snow in our area.
Molly

Cottage Rose said...

What a fun post,, loved it.. and the photos are so sweet and cute... oh and the very handsome men,, wooohooo

Hugs;
Alaura

Beth at Aunties said...

Janie,

I too l♥ved this post. Isn't it amazing how many ♥♥♥ signs are part of our culture? You have a huge and good heart by sharing all the ebauty you do. I live with my very own heartthrob:) Happy Valentines Day!
Bless your Heart,
Beth~♥