Happy Valentine's Day!

Wondering where to take your sweetie for a treat? These events in Columbus can't be beat:

You and your special someone could be flying high this Valentine's Day with Dinner and an Airplane Ride from JP's Barbeque Ribs and Chicken. The event includes an appetizer, dinner and dessert buffet, as well as music, dancing, games, giveaways, and an airplane ride over downtown Columbus.

It's chilly outside. This Valentine's Day take your hubby on a warm, romantic walk amongst the tropical plants in the Columbus Conservatory. After your stroll, join other couples for the Valentine's Day Tea Party and create Victorian valentines and flower crafts while sampling various teas.

And if a special dinner is what you long for, check this list of restaurants for delicious meals and more!

Your co-workers are your family away from home. Working 8am to 5pm five days a week means you spend upwards of 45 hours per week together. You can suffer through, or you can do your best to enjoy each other’s company.

Here’s some advice for getting along with someone who isn’t easy to work with:

• Always maintain your professionalism. Treat every task, team project, presentation and meeting as though you’re being evaluated, and be prepared to carry your weight. Don’t give a troublesome co-worker a reason to place blame on you for a failing project.
• Avoid workplace gossip. Spreading rumors makes you look immature and petty. Telling other co-workers about your dislike of a member of your team can – and usually does – end up hurting people’s feelings and creating more workplace drama. If you must discuss your frustration, find a trusted friend or colleague outside of work and brainstorm ways to address the situation.
• Approach the person who is causing the problem and have a private discussion. Explain how their actions are impacting you. Be pleasant and agreeable as you talk with your co-worker. They may not be aware of the impact they have on your work environment. 

Unfortunately, some people just won’t care, but try to come to an agreement about positive and professional actions and move forward.

Looking for a New Year's Eve party in Columbus? Check out this list of fun ways to ring in 2012:

First Night Columbus 
Enjoy over 100 entertainers at more than ten downtown venues, and hands-on activities that engage your imagination and creativity.

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Celebrate! A New Year's Eve Performance 
Enjoy Broadway tunes played by the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, a night in old Vienna at the historic Southern Theatre, and a champagne toast at midnight to welcome in 2012!

Family New Year’s Eve Party 2011 at Magic Mountain Fun Center  
Start 2012 with friends, family and fun at Magic Mountain Fun Centers - Polaris! There’ll be games, pizza, balloon drops and artists, face painting, live music, and more!

New Year's Eve Winemakers Pairing Dinner 
Toast 2012 at the Wyandotte Winery! Come enjoy a special night of Winemakers Food and Wine Pairing Dinner.

NYE Rockin’ Bowl Party 
Bowl your way into the New Year at the Sequoia Pro Bowl New Year’s Eve party! Enjoy games, laser lights, music, hats and noisemakers, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Venetian Masquerade Ball
Celebrate the New Year at Camelot Cellars’ special Masquerade Ball with elaborate masks, Venetian wine, Italian appetizers, and a glass of bubbly at midnight!

New Year’s Eve on High 
Join the party at the Hyatt Regency Columbus for live entertainment, dancing and celebration to welcome in 2012. It’s going to be a night to remember!

However you decide to celebrate the new year, have a safe and wonderful time!

Happy holiday season! One of the best things about this time of year is learning about each other’s traditions, and how different cultures and religions celebrate the holidays.

Hispanic communities prepare for the arrival of Christmas with processions called Posadas. They represent the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph on the nine nights before Jesus’ birthday.

In Spain, Christmas Day revelers fill the "Urn of Fate" with the names of everyone present at the holiday feast. Then, two names are drawn out. Tradition holds that those two people will find romance or a lasting friendship with each other.

And more than half the world’s population celebrates a different winter holiday than Christmas. Islamic families exchange gifts on the Islamic New Year to celebrate Muhammad’s long journey from Mecca to Medina. Hindus celebrate the Festival of Lights during the winter months to mark the return of Lord Rama after his defeat of the demon king Ravana. And Buddhists celebrate the Lunar New Year, which takes place between January and April.

No matter how you and your family celebrate this very special time of year, we wish you love, peace and joy, now and in the new year to come. Season's greetings!