I like V-Day, but that was because it was not a romantic thing in our house. All of us in the family secretly made valentines for each other and each year one of us would decorate a valentine box, where those valentines would be hidden until the day. The box would be opened after dinner on V-day. As we ate the cake my mom made, my dad would hand out the valentines to each of us and we would all pass them around and comment on them. It was really fun. I still send valentines to my borthers and neicephews each year.
hey bonny - didn't mean to run you away...
As being permanently single, Valentines Day does get to me - even now I can fall prey to cultural expectations. sigh.
In re Wal-Mart - Vortex, if you'll bring matches and lighter fluid, I'll bring champagne.
Now that I think about it, I haven't really seen a whole lot of Valentine's stuff, other than some displays at Kroger (and notices of a carnation sale in school). We'll see what the high school's like on Thursday, but I'm feeling pleasantly unassaulted. I'm even thinking of picking up some of that pink sparkling wine for fun.
Emily - for before or after school?
carnation sale in school
I remember hating those sort of school events. I either got none, or got one or two from friends. Not nice for the old self-esteem, you know?
Emily - for before or after school?
Hee. Not telling.
I remember hating those sort of school events. I either got none, or got one or two from friends.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. It's sucky. I'm pretty divorced from all the drama, with my all-boy classes.
Heh. I have done flowers and dinner once....when a friend had to go to class and had me take her girlfriend out instead. It was actually quite fun--all the fun, none of the drama (they were both good friends of mine...and are now married with a baby!)
I think last year was the only time I've ever been dating someone on Valentine's Day. And I was in Texas, while she was in New Mexico. Or somesuch.
Happy Birthday Kristin! And Maria!
I was dating someone on VD once. There were 2 issues -- he didn't believe in VD, and he was in Pakistan at the time.
Once a friend of mine had planned to make a nice VD meal for her boyfriend but they broke up right before VD so she made the meal for the two of us. It was goooooood (Cornish game hens, if I recall correctly). In yo face, Mr. Man!
