I do not like Valentine's day....
Feb. 15th, 2011 08:34 pmLet's be clear about that. It doesn't matter whether I'm single or part of a couple, Valentine's day is not my day. Obviously, if you are single, the whole point of the day seems to be to make you feel bad because you aren't tied to another person. If you are part of a couple, the hype is so big, there is no possible way anyone human could live up to the hype without spending a fortune.
Make no mistake, I LOVE presents and I have no objection to receiving them, Valentine's day or any other day. But I do object to the assumption that being part of a couple is the only way to be happy. I object to spending a week's salary on a single day. I object to people who choose only to show their love on this one day of the year.
I say, bring me something small and meaningful. Save the money, spend it on little gifts for me through out the year rather than all at once. A well worded card, is quite a lovely treat. A pot of flowers is also wonderful. (You can usually buy a beautiful potted arrangement for $15-20- Or make one yourself). If you love me, I know it and if I don't, one day isn't going to make up for that. Feel free to buy me a valentine's gift. But don't go overboard. I'd rather see little things through out the year.
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And thank you to those of you who did give me gifts.
The vase and rose from Lukas, Jay and Candy was stunning. But the best present was being told "Just so you know, your godson insisted on going to sleep with the Christmas card you sent. He wanted his Kiss-ten. Then he woke up crying when he couldn't find it after it fell behind his pillow :-)"
Thank you to Mom and Dad who brought me a potted plant arrangment, a box of chocolates and a beautiful card that reminded me not only did they love me but they were proud of me. I don't get to hear that much.
And thank you to Robert who brought me a beautiful arrangement of daisies and mums with a small box of chocolate. And who paid for the three of us to go eat sushi together tonight...my favorite part--- time with both of you.
Make no mistake, I LOVE presents and I have no objection to receiving them, Valentine's day or any other day. But I do object to the assumption that being part of a couple is the only way to be happy. I object to spending a week's salary on a single day. I object to people who choose only to show their love on this one day of the year.
I say, bring me something small and meaningful. Save the money, spend it on little gifts for me through out the year rather than all at once. A well worded card, is quite a lovely treat. A pot of flowers is also wonderful. (You can usually buy a beautiful potted arrangement for $15-20- Or make one yourself). If you love me, I know it and if I don't, one day isn't going to make up for that. Feel free to buy me a valentine's gift. But don't go overboard. I'd rather see little things through out the year.
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And thank you to those of you who did give me gifts.
The vase and rose from Lukas, Jay and Candy was stunning. But the best present was being told "Just so you know, your godson insisted on going to sleep with the Christmas card you sent. He wanted his Kiss-ten. Then he woke up crying when he couldn't find it after it fell behind his pillow :-)"
Thank you to Mom and Dad who brought me a potted plant arrangment, a box of chocolates and a beautiful card that reminded me not only did they love me but they were proud of me. I don't get to hear that much.
And thank you to Robert who brought me a beautiful arrangement of daisies and mums with a small box of chocolate. And who paid for the three of us to go eat sushi together tonight...my favorite part--- time with both of you.