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!

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!

Heh.

Once a friend of mine had her boyfriend break up with her the day after VD. She was all mad that he waited until then.

Is there any good time to break up with someone in the vicinity of VD?

No no Sox, I just stepped away to get some stuff done. I need to henna my hair today so I was prepping for the mess.

can you tell me what "direct goal-setting support stuff" is? I'm interested, just want to make sure I understand.

Sure. So, we each have goals, right? For instance, I want to run my business better, and make more money with less effort. These are pretty universal goals in the world of entrepreneurs but they really mean different things to each of us. 'Direct goal-setting support stuff' involves brainstorming plans, getting feedback, being held accountable for commitments, suggestions for course correction and appreciation of successes.

These goals can be in the realm of business, but they can also be about inter-intrapersonal or spiritual things.

It's a little bit more than just having a support system because concrete ideas, referrals and resources are shared.

I think it was here that I recently saw the link for 'jelly', where people get together in someone's house with their laptops and work together...recreating the supportive office environment.

Doing a mastermind group is a bit more rigorous because the expectations you set for yourself are supported by the group and you are held accountable for your decisions regarding them.

This is one of my greatest areas of need. My life is a cautionary tale around being careful of what you ask for. I'm plenty free...which was my original goal in going solopreneur....but I should have been more specific and added in the "What I meant to say was HAPPY & PROSPEROUS bit"

Often, Mastermind groups are too spendy for my participation (but I want to move to the point where I CAN afford them) so my best defense is to start one! Here is a link to some start up suggestions for background.

Oh. I was thinking of the board game with the little colored pegs.

Not just you...

Valentine's Day is also Dylan's 8-month-day. I hope to celebrate with sleep. t /Baby likes carrots*

*as long as they're cooked for a very long time so they're soft enough to not be a choking hazard

There were 2 issues -- he didn't believe in VD, and he was in Pakistan at the time.

He definitely gets slack for the latter.

We're at the point of "Do You Love Me" from Fiddler on the Roof. After this long, the little everyday things mean more than any gesture on a specific date on the calendar. We did go somewhere nice for dinner last weekend, but that was as much to celebrate Teddy being out of the crate as it was for Valentine's.

The DH is on a business-meeting writing project from Hell right now, so I don't think we are doing anything for the day this year. I am getting him a card and some sort of little gift, but that's it. Poor guy was at the computer working and/or on conference calls from 9am to 11pm yesterday. On the up side, he is doing such a good job they might want to pay him extra and fly him in to the meeting this weekend, which being held in the Bahamas.

My internet is out at home. I wanted to work from home to nurse this migraine and keep it from trying to kill me. But no. So, I'm at a coffee house with free wifi. And the connection is iffy. I'm ready to hit Starbucks and pay for a more reliable connection.

So, I'm dark grey for a while.

Happy Birthdays, Kristin and Maria!

We were at Whole Foods the other night and noticed that the roses had already had their price doubled for Valentines Day. Pete rolled his eyes and said, "Tell you what, I'll buy you some roses over the weekend." I'm fine with that.

We usually go out to dinner on Valentines Day, but that's mostly because we like going out to dinnner, not because of any omg must be romantic! thing.