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LSPoorEeyorick · 02-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Yeah, well, not everyone celebrates VD that way. We don't even exchange gifts, but we do set aside time to be together. We try to be romantic every chance we get (it's not hard because we're fond of the snuggling - both the literal kind and Marge Simpson's euphemism) but I tend to feel that holidays are a nice reminder to slow down and enjoy the people in your life. Has everything to do with time and energy, little to do with bowing to what the commercials "demand" of us.

Our VD date involves going to the pier to watch the sunset and take photos of it together - as I've alluded to before, nothing makes us feel more affectionate than being creative together.

And hey, dead vegetation is pretty.

Alex · 02-14-2008, 10:24 AM

Hey Steve, quit raining on our parade raining parade.

Though I do like giving flowers in theory. But we're both such lazy housekeepers that the dessicated hulks remain for weeks after they have any visual merit remaining. So we don't bother.

But to answer your questions. Yes, I wonder why anybody other than Irish and Catholics would acknowledge St. Patrick's Day. Of course, anybody is free to do what they want, just as I could observe Ramadan. But since I'm not Muslim, why would I? Also, I don't like beer nor eat beef.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-14-2008, 10:28 AM

I've always said, just because one recognizes the utter b.s. that is social constructs doesn't mean one has to abandon them.

This has always been an interesting time of year for us since our first date was a mere 3 days before Valentine's Day 12 years ago. Of course, now that we have a "real" anniversary, we are less inclined to acknowledge that one (this year we both entirely forgot until 2 days later), but we usually do something, even if it's as simple as a home cooked meal with some candles and flowers.

Fortunately, I'm as fond of all things cute as CP is, so an exchange of cards with adorable puppy photos on them is always a sure and simple way to make each other smile.

This year will be particularly low-key as I will be in a class until 8:30. And then there's Lost and Survivor to watch.

Alex · 02-14-2008, 10:31 AM

I suspect Lani has already signed up for a raid this evening so she'll have a romantic evening of killing pixels while I watch my just received Quantum Leap* DVD and petting Pixel.

* Having not seen an epsiode since the final episode aired almost 15 years ago I fear this is going to turn to out as another example of how my teenaged tastes were really bad.

3894 · 02-14-2008, 10:33 AM

Ponine · 02-14-2008, 10:38 AM

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Love that.

Nephythys · 02-14-2008, 10:33 AM

ok- changing the direction a bit.....

Worst Valentines Memory- I wanted to do Valentines up and sweet for my ex husband. Flowers, candlelight dinner, card, candy, and me in slinky lingerie.

His response?

"What did you get for ME? You got the lingerie- what about ME?"

Fvcker.

Best Valentines memory- My dad- knowing for years I had no Valentine- always got me something pretty and special- with a small box of candy and a card. Dad's make good Valentines when you are alone.

I AM celebrating the day- I bought the kids candy and I WILL exchange gifts and spend time with Jupiter today after work- I just find the huge aisles of pink and red and fluff and the barrage of consumerism to be really artificial. I found the OP "wish" to be amusing and snarky in a tounge and cheek way- no wish to rain on people's celebration- just an expression of my own cynical reaction to this "holiday".

MouseWife · 02-14-2008, 10:36 AM

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Best Valentines memory- My dad- knowing for years I had no Valentine- always got me something pretty and special- with a small box of candy and a card. Dad's make good Valentines when you are alone.

Dads are the best.

LSPoorEeyorick · 02-14-2008, 10:41 AM

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Worst Valentines Memory...

Dude, what's with all the dwelling on the negative?

I have a pretty specific worst memory, but it took place in second grade (and some of you already know it via my screenplay.) But I'm not going to dwell on it today!

Best memories? Opening cards with my parents on Valentine's morning every year while I was at home, and often getting another cute card from them in my lunch bag. And Tom taking me to see Lady and the Tramp at El Cap, followed by eating spaghetti together.

Nephythys · 02-14-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Dude, what's with all the dwelling on the negative?

I have a pretty specific worst memory, but it took place in second grade (and some of you already know it via my screenplay.) But I'm not going to dwell on it today!

Best memories? Opening cards with my parents on Valentine's morning every year while I was at home, and often getting another cute card from them in my lunch bag. And Tom taking me to see Lady and the Tramp at El Cap, followed by eating spaghetti together.

Because it's my thread and I wanted to talk about past Valentines memories-

Gives some perspective on how I view things now.

I am hardly "dwelling" on it by mentioning it once.

02-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#1
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Yeah, well, not everyone celebrates VD that way. We don't even exchange gifts, but we do set aside time to be together. We try to be romantic every chance we get (it's not hard because we're fond of the snuggling - both the literal kind and Marge Simpson's euphemism) but I tend to feel that holidays are a nice reminder to slow down and enjoy the people in your life. Has everything to do with time and energy, little to do with bowing to what the commercials "demand" of us. Our VD date involves going to the pier to watch the sunset and take photos of it together - as I've alluded to before, nothing makes us feel more affectionate than being creative together. And hey, dead vegetation is pretty.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Hey Steve, quit raining on our parade raining parade. Though I do like giving flowers in theory. But we're both such lazy housekeepers that the dessicated hulks remain for weeks after they have any visual merit remaining. So we don't bother. But to answer your questions. Yes, I wonder why anybody other than Irish and Catholics would acknowledge St. Patrick's Day. Of course, anybody is free to do what they want, just as I could observe Ramadan. But since I'm not Muslim, why would I? Also, I don't like beer nor eat beef.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I've always said, just because one recognizes the utter b.s. that is social constructs doesn't mean one has to abandon them. This has always been an interesting time of year for us since our first date was a mere 3 days before Valentine's Day 12 years ago. Of course, now that we have a "real" anniversary, we are less inclined to acknowledge that one (this year we both entirely forgot until 2 days later), but we usually do something, even if it's as simple as a home cooked meal with some candles and flowers. Fortunately, I'm as fond of all things cute as CP is, so an exchange of cards with adorable puppy photos on them is always a sure and simple way to make each other smile. This year will be particularly low-key as I will be in a class until 8:30. And then there's Lost and Survivor to watch. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I suspect Lani has already signed up for a raid this evening so she'll have a romantic evening of killing pixels while I watch my just received Quantum Leap* DVD and petting Pixel. * Having not seen an epsiode since the final episode aired almost 15 years ago I fear this is going to turn to out as another example of how my teenaged tastes were really bad.
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Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	ok- changing the direction a bit..... Worst Valentines Memory- I wanted to do Valentines up and sweet for my ex husband. Flowers, candlelight dinner, card, candy, and me in slinky lingerie. His response? "What did you get for ME? You got the lingerie- what about ME?" Fvcker. Best Valentines memory- My dad- knowing for years I had no Valentine- always got me something pretty and special- with a small box of candy and a card. Dad's make good Valentines when you are alone. I AM celebrating the day- I bought the kids candy and I WILL exchange gifts and spend time with Jupiter today after work- I just find the huge aisles of pink and red and fluff and the barrage of consumerism to be really artificial. I found the OP "wish" to be amusing and snarky in a tounge and cheek way- no wish to rain on people's celebration- just an expression of my own cynical reaction to this "holiday".
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