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Valentine's Day Activities...
By T2, 2-14-04
Valentine’s day is here, and of course
“love” is all around. I say love in quotation marks for the simple fact that a
good portion of love on this V-day is either pre-fabricated, forced, or not entirely
heart-felt. I know there are a lot of those who think that valentine’s is a splendid
time, and for those, more power to you. I just don’t know that it’s a great idea
for everyone to celebrate the same day, and in the same way. Look at Christmas! Everyone
irritated that a more than usual number of people are shopping the weekends before the big
holiday. I say just relax, and do things special or “romantic” on days besides
just on the date set aside for it.
For those not having a date though, that can also be a nerve-wracking experience.
Seemingly EVERYONE around you has a date, and they’ll be busy this weekend, so you
can’t hang around them. You freak out, and in bed, curled up with a stuffed pokémon,
and crying yourself to sleep, like I had planned for tonight...UNTIL NOW!
Thanks to
MSN Today, I can now celebrate ten ways to keep this lovey-dovey day from getting under my
skin! If I follow one or more of these, I can finally enjoy a valentine’s day! This
year, it’s ALL ABOUT ME!
I can now celebrate ten ways to keep this lovey-dovey day
from getting under my skin! If I follow one or more of these, I can finally enjoy a
valentine’s day! This year, it’s ALL ABOUT ME!
1. Plan a Girl’s Night Out
This is EXACTLY what I need. Me surrounded by women, I will
have the appearance of a pimp, therefore I look the part as well act. Having fun with
girls, gossiping about boys, and stickers...and whatever else girls do en masse. Maybe one
will become enchanted with me, so I’ll actually have a date for next valentine’s
day!
A guy can dream, can’t he?
2. Congratulate Yourself for Not Settling
Yes, I tend to give myself many pats on the back, and why not this time! Instead of
“girls just don’t like me” I can now say “I’m not tying myself
down.” Man…my self esteem is through the roof!
3. Send Some Valentines.
Hey, I already did that!
4. Celebrate You!
Still planning on it. Later tonight, I’ll make myself a nice ramen dinner and
drink some fine malt liquor. Seducing myself might be a challenge, I usually don’t
give it up so easily. The second I put the Marvin Gaye on, it’s only a matter of
time…
5. Recommit Yourself to Living The Best Possible Life.
Hey, I already am with number 4!
6. Enjoy The Money You’re Saving on Cologne and Boxers.
I’m starting to think that this list is geared towards women. Oh well… I
like boxers, but I don’t buy cologne, as it’s usually too smelly! Thank god
I’m saving money on them. I guess that I won’t buy any new boxers today, I think
I’m good. I’ll just do laundry and act like they are new! Thanks, MSN!
7. Celebrate Your Sense of Humor.
THAT is what I forgot. I’m usually easier when things get me laughing. Guess
I’ll put in a Mystery Science Theatre, and let Crow, Mike, and Tom Servo laugh the
night away. I’ll be giving myself up in no time!
Heh, now they’re making fun of YOUR MOM.
8. Appreciate The Love You Already Have.
Oh I do! Many thanks to the ones of people that
love my writing on Hoodratz!
9. Stop Expecting Your Mother’s Life.
Damn. I was looking forward to growing into a grandma someday, but guess that
it’s not for me. This section also tells me that I don’t need a man to live my
life, and I think they’re right! I can be a sexist pig all by myself! Yay!
10. Blow The Big Day Off.
How CAN I with all of these fun things to do? This part tells me that I have a free
pass to do whatever I want, so I guess I will. I’ll start by writing a silly article
about this list, and maybe seduce myself. Sounds like a plan!
There you have it. Things you can do instead of being lovey-dovey. Even this
article says how most of the over-priced, impossible to get reservations, and over-crowded
everything leads to silence or tears. Having high expectations is fine, but when everyone
else does too, about the exact same thing you want...tensions will become evident. When
you want to buy roses, and everyone else in the county does too, it’ll certainly be a
reason for you, the 5 p.m. on valentines day rose hunter, to be mad.
HONEY I COULDN’T FIND A ROSE VALENTINES IS RUINED!
Don’t let this happen to you. My advice for this
Valentine’s day is the same as every other holiday. Be creative, have fun, laugh, and
relax. It’ll do you good in the long run.
-- T2 |