Is everyone disappointed on Valentine's Day every year, or is it just me?
Actually, last year was pretty sweet. I spent the day at EPCOT in Disney World, then flew home and went to a drag show at a gay bar with my roommates. What a strange day...it went from a G-rating to an R-rating in like 3 hours. That was probably one of the best Valentine's Days that I have ever had, and I think it was because I was single!
I, unlike most, actually ENJOY being single on Valentine's day. Why? When you're single, you have no expectations and, therefore, no chance to be disappointed and miserable and cry yourself to sleep with your face in a box full of half-eaten chocolates. I guess every year I just expect some amazing surprise. One with candles and rose petals and a hot air balloon ride all that other bullshit that Hollywood drills into your head. Why, Hollywood, why? I expect to be fully swept off my feet and, boy, does that never happen.
I have never had a particularly BAD V-Day, but they're never as fabulous as they're cracked up to be. It's always dinner at some restaurant with a ridiculous set menu that offers things like passionfruit cheesecake or heart-shaped pizzas or something. Then you go home and end up with rug burns in odd places and whipped cream up your nose. Bleurgh. I think the issue with Valentine's Day is that, essentially, it tries to force romance. You can't do it! You can't force romance! Planned romance is simply not romantic...unless only one person has planned it.
This is my first V-Day with the boyfriend, we've been together for 11 months, and I'm trying not to expect too much. We're planning a pretty low-key day, which I haven't really done before, so hopefully it will be the key to success. The plan is to go to an indoor climbing place, do some climbing, hopefully leave with all bones intact, then maybe get about 5 pounds of grocery store sushi, head home, and watch a movie or something.
PLEASE make it be fun!
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We went to an indoor climbing place on Friday. All bones are still intact, only a few bruises on my knees. Also, I now want sushi in a bad way, so thanks for that.
There's a german restaurant in town that's offering a meal of heart steaks and shrimp. We think it sounds so ridiculous we just might have to go. What the frick is a heart steak? And since when do the germans do shrimp?
With kids it's not so much romantic, unless we plan ahead! =) I think this year we're going to make it a family love day....so that the kids grow up learning it doesn't have to be about having a significant other....
ya know?
By the way, I kinda want your job! lol
It's like New Years... always bond to be shitter than you expected.
I'll tell you, my husband and I have been together for 21 years, married for almost 14 years, and the best Valentines Days we ever have are always the quiet ones at home. Candle light, a home-cooked meal, soft music and no TV. Just make the night about your relationship and it'll be perfect :)
I seriously just want to stay at home on Valentine's Day and just get shitfaced...wait, that's every day....
We're keeping it low-key this year too, but I sure wouldn't mind getting flowers =)
First of all I am so glad to hear you are loving your job. That is awesome!
Second, I had no idea you were into climbing. I go climbing every wednesday night with my sister. We should go climbing together soon because that would be awesome.
Third, Valentine's Day can suck it. It is SO overrated. But I hope you enjoy yours. I will be all alone because Leland will be on a plane to Puerto Rico without me. No, that's not a pity party, just stating a fact. I think Rachel is going to come over and we are going to give each other mani's and pedi's.
Oh, and I love all of the interesting tidbits I am finding out about you through blogging. It's making me like you more. Not that I had a problem with liking you before....oh, you know what I mean!
A heart shaped pizza sounds amazing!!! (not because of Valentine's Day, I just really lovvveeee hearts!)
Also, I hate Valentines Day... I have spent 24 alone. I'm 24. hah, commitment issues?
:) I'm glad to hear you are enjoying the job! It sounds like a really cool one! (You need an intern?)
As for V-tines day - its a "non-event" for me. Been that way for years.
You have every blogger's dream job! Congrats!
You know I hate Valentine's Day. I'll be here listening to my kids' scream while my husband sleep watches sports. Verrrry. Sexy stuff.
Ditto! My husband and I (does that make me sound like the Queen?) had a lovely home cooked meal last night with champagne. The key is to stay in! Today, it'll be valentine cookie making with the kids. :O)
Gonny get me a job with you?? ;O)
i am so happy for you in job land! what fabulous web sites are you working for? As for V-day, ahh..i got nothing good for you. My man and I did nothing what so ever. I believe I got a text however, he treats me like a queen every other day of the year. He has been pining for us to reconnect after 8 yrs, i'd say that pretty romantic!
hope you had a good one with your new man!
after 9 yrs of marriage and 2 kids i expect nothing and i usually get what i expect!
great to hear about the job! that sounds awesome! don't bog yourself down trying to keep up with blogs. just do the best you can do when you can do it. that's all anyone can ask
Valentine's Day blows balls. I played video games and drank some liquor. It made the "holiday" somewhat tolerable. Congrats on the awesome new job!!
The new job sounds marvelous! A dream if you like to write like bloggers do - congratulations! For V day, hubby brought me roses, Mc D's breakfast in bed and we saw a movie. Low key, but just what we wanted.
Here's a blog award for you cause I like your blog:
http://tinylittlereveries.blogspot.com/2010/02/joy-of-joys-my-first-blog-award.html
As I'm waaaaaay to late to comment on Valentines day, I will instead comment on the fact that you seem to be loving your new job.
Good for you matey!
Glad to hear it is going well and seems liie a pretty sweet role to have landed.
Foget a high five.
I'm handing out big tens!
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