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People love to hate on Valentine’s Day. Their favorite line: “It’s just a stupid holiday created by Hallmark.” Yeah well duh, thanks Dr. House. But think back to when you were a kid and how much fun Valentine’s Day was, unless you were Ralph Wiggum. You got a bunch of free candy and you weren’t even sure why. You gave everyone overpriced flimsy cardboard Disney or Snoopy valentines and you dropped them into the Vday themed paper bags you had taped to your desk. Or whatever. It was fun and we were young, no promises, no demands.
I’m not saying that I love this holiday but I don’t hate it. There are very few days when I can drink champagne and eat chocolate with reckless abandon and not be judged for it. This is one of those days. I never do anything particularly romantic on Valentine’s day.
On my very first Valentine’s day that I had a boyfriend, he led me to believe that he had secret plans but then revealed that he did not and perhaps I was just seeing what I wanted to see. I forced him to make plans and we managed to get a table at an awesome restaurant (I lived in NYC at the time). It was one of those restaurants that was in the meat packing district which mean that it was too cool to have an actual sign outside so we searched for it as I teetered dangerously in heels on the cobblestone streets. However, because it was so last minute, we had to eat at 5. But that was fine, I get really hungry around then. The food was delicious and they gave us free desserts and a love themed mixed CD, which I promptly lost a few days later. We got very drunk and went back to my apartment and I complained a lot about something and we went to sleep.
The year after that Kadner came over and we drank champagne and watched “Lost” and through a turn of events that I still don’t understand I had cat whiskers drawn on my face with an eyeliner pencil.
The years after that I don’t think I did anything. My parents gave me chocolate every year and some goodies and if not for them I would be your typical Forever Aloner.
Last year my friend Max hosted a gathering of singles at a BBQ place. That was delicious. Afterwards we went to karaoke where I belted “You Oughta Know.” Also delicious.
Tonight I had the idea of cooking my boyfriend dinner but I just realized that means I actually have to cook something so I’ll probably stop at Whole Foods instead. I meant to make plans but I got busy and it slipped out of my hands and my head. So this is what we’re doing and I’m fine with it. Sure, my dream would be to have a surprise of some sorts: like maybe I’m whisked away to THE PIRATE RESTAURANT IN DISNEYLAND HOW SWEET WOULD THAT BE WHY DO I FEEL LIKE I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO THINKS THIS IS THE BEST IDEA EVER but I’m thrilled to even have someone to love on this day who isn’t related to me, so that’s enough, really.
Tell me about your romantic Vdays (or any dates) in your past.
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I’ve never commented before but I’ve enjoyed lurking around your blog.
First of all, you can eat chocolate and drink champagne with reckless abandon any and every day without being judged, just keep it on the DL. Second, that is exactly what I’m planning to do tonight, as my husband was kind enough to fulfill my request to “surprise” me with champagne and chocolate (“not Russel Stover!”). Tonight we dine on Whitman’s and Andre.
I’m so glad that you delurked! Have the loveliest evening.
no, do it!! Or I can do it for you!
…I’m watching a Buffy marathon tonight. And then going to bed, alone.
I’m actually okay with that.
I stopped watching Buffy once Michelle Trachetebgerch joined the cast. Did I make a mistake?
no.
Good to know.
So far, I’ve watched Glee with my mom and told my cat how handsome he is several times. Also I am considering texting a kind of cute valentine to the guy I like? I do not know if that is weird or not!
UPDATE: did not send valentine because before I could do that, he texted me and asked me out so YEAH GO TEAM VALENTINES DAY.
OMG YESSSSSSSS
Sometimes patience pays off. Amazing!
In 2007, a few days before Valentine’s, my girlfriend at the time went to my house early in the morning and told me to pack three days worth of clothes. I literally had no idea what she was up to, but like a good boy I obeyed. She threw my bag in the car and told me to get in.
We headed westbound on Tamiami Trail, a long stretch of road that cuts through the Florida Everglades towards Florida’s west coast. The entire time she did not talk and had Jimmy Buffett playing on the car stereo. In a handful of hours I found myself on Sanibel Island, a quiet resort isle off the coast of Fort Myers. We spent the next three and a half days there. She “kidnapped” me to take me to the most romantic beach resort area on Florida’s gulf coast.
On the night before we left, she took me to neighboring Captiva Island. She held me by the hand as she walked me to the beach house where they filmed my favorite movie, “Manhunter.”
The entire excursion was romantic, even if a bit creepy. I never told her “Manhunter” was my favorite movie.
That really is the most romantic date I’ve ever heard of. I love surprises.
this was the first year i felt fine with valentine’s day. no expectations whatsoever. not mad for being single and not repulsed by those in lurve.
ps i think the pirate restaurant at disneyland is the best idea ever! the bayou or whatever it’s called. i would marry anyone that took me there on the spot <3
THANK YOU! Yes. High five!
The best Valentine’s Day I ever had was when I had absolutely no expectations and had only been on a few dates with this one guy. He surprised me by getting me a small bouquet, taking me out to this awesome build-your-own-meal Asian bistro, and then we watched Super Troopers in his dorm. We hadn’t even discussed anything Valentine related beforehand. So awesome!
i did the same thing this year!–i meant to cook a delish dinner but then suddenly i was buying really expensive chocolates from a super cute guy who works at a wine and cheese shop across the street from my work, and then i was eating takeout with my boyfriend. it was pretty dece. the $10 bar of chocolate sucked!! but the $4 toffee changed my life. how was your v-day??
You choo-choo-choose me?!?
Aw, chocolate! Nothing gets that out.
YESS almie cameo spotted! http://io9.com/5882253/in-this-semi+drunk-movie-about-supermans-death-elijah-wood-is-cyborg-superman
YES!
Major thanks for the blog article.Thanks Again. Will read on…