KaiaMahina Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Even when I was married or had an honest-to-god real boyfriend, I always despised Valentine's Day. It's always a disappointment. I was never proposed to on V-Day, nor did I ever find an engagement ring at the bottom of my champage glass, nor have I been serenaded in a gondola by moonlight while floating down some canal in Venice. No sky-writing planes emblazoning I LOVE YOU across the sky. Cards (mostly generic, I'm not Hallmark material apparently), a couple of cheesy plushy toy animals if I'm really making a haul. Oh, yes. I Valentine's Day! I had decided I would get through this one by simply, willfully, determinedly IGNORING it. Avoid the greeting card section of the drugstore when I go in to get toilet paper. Take a detour around the jewelry stores with all the glossy hearts plastered on its windows (so someone can have that engagement ring at the bottom of her wineglass!). Flip the channel every time a commercial pops up to entice gentleman to take their beloved to Cozumel where they will stand thigh-deep in a thundering surf at sunset, devouring each other's faces while the rest of us sit ass-deep in snow, which serves just as well as a cold shower for cooling off those lonely loins. Yeah, that was what I was going to do instead of wondering if my ex is giving some other woman a sweet little token of affection this year while I'm STILL ALONE. And I was making progress until I went to the pet store to buy treats for my pet rabbit. Standing in line, mind wandering, I happened to look up and see a huge display of Valentine's Day treats and gifts for dogs and that's when I lost it. Dogs?! DOGS?! My mind reeled. To think that next Monday, while every woman in my 99% female-staffed office receive gorgeous bouquets of roses (except ME), there will also be dogs --- get this --- DOGS who will be given sweet little treats and plushy toys in honor of the day! I had to face the ugly truth: my next-door neighbor's pooch stands a better chance of getting a Valentine's Day present than I do. Depressing? Yeah. But bizarrely fascinating as well. And provocative. I had to extrapolate. Who else is more likely to be recognized on Valentine's Day than I? Let's see: serial killers in prison will likely receive love notes from their female groupies. Betcha Charles Manson gets a couple of Hallmark cards! Potted plants, wreaths and bouquets adorned with little plastic hearts will appear on tombstones in the local cemetery. Valentine's Day may make me wish I were dead, but it appears that perhaps that would actually give me an edge! Dogs, prison inmates and dead people all have more to look forward to on February 14 than I do. I don't know whether to or to . Cripes. Link to post Share on other sites
CurvyGurl Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Could not have said it better myself. I cannot wait until February 15th. Link to post Share on other sites
TranslucentThoughts Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 *sigh* Yeah... I'm not looking forward to Valentines Day either... probably because I'm not in a relationship. If I was... I probably wouldn't be complaining about this STUPID LITTLE HOLIDAY! Rawr. Haha... KaiaMahina, your post made me laugh. Maybe I'll go out and buy my dog a valentines day treat... who knows, maybe i'll get one in return? HE must love me, right? I think that all of us single people... should just buy ourselves a nice present this year. Spend what we would have spent on our ex's... on us. And no feeling guilty about it! Haha... This is what I did on Christmas... and he did NOT get the Godfather DVD box set he wanted. Hmph! Link to post Share on other sites
Merin Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Dear Charlie, Happy Valentines Day I really hope you get an extra serving of instant mashed patato at chow today, shaped like a heart. I also hope you get a little extra rec time outdoors, and the nice guard allows you a few extra moments of shower time.. I was going to sneak you in some ganga shaped like little doves that I packed in foil but when I put them in my bum the little wings broke off Anyway, I will be playing your song today.. "helter skelter" I like to think of it as "our song" Much Love, Crazy sick girl Dear Fido, Happy Valentines Day I got you some yummy doggie treats at Pet's Mart and postponed your neutering. Thank You for being more loyal than that creep who has many, many issues. I forgive you for crapping on the carpet (again) and for chewing up my new shoes. Just know that your neutering was rescheduled for February 15th Much Love, The one who feeds you Dear Girl I don't really care about, I got you this card at the sto with the hopes that later you'd be my ho Happy Vday Dear Kaia, Happy Valentines Day sista Buy yourself a big box of chocolates girl, and be thankful you aren't writing to Charles Manson, Your Dog or ya know your rabbit is loyal AND know that I'm thankful for your amazing sense of humor Much Love, Merin Link to post Share on other sites
ion Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Dear Kaia, Valentines Day is a manufactured holiday. Take heart the inverse law usually applies. The more one does for it, the less they do year round. -Or- Valentines Day is for amateurs. Professionals do it every day of the year. With best wishes. Ion Link to post Share on other sites
moimeme Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 There is nothing whatsoever the matter with a day which involves vast quantities of chocolate. The only reason to look forward to Feb 15th is DISCOUNT CHOCOLATE!!! Link to post Share on other sites
CurvyGurl Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 You know what I just thought of... and I feel ashamed of myself for worrying about stupid valentine's Day. My friend Susan lost her husband Scott to cancer on December 25, 2004. This is her first Valentine's Day without her husband...she's devastated. At least I can say I've never celebrated it, have never been dating someone around that day so I don't know what it's like to give anything to be able to celebrate that day with my loved one. I think I will stop whining now. I might send her some flowers. Link to post Share on other sites
moimeme Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 There are thousands upon thousands of people who will be partnerless on V Day. Hopefully, most of them will find things to enjoy about the day and decide to renew their hope for the future. It's an awful shame to spend your time thinking about how rotten your life is, especially when you're alive and well and have enough food and shelter. Curvy Girl, I like your idea of reaching out to someone who's unhappy. Link to post Share on other sites
Three of Swords Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Originally posted by CurvyGurl I think I will stop whining now. I might send her some flowers. Curvy - you are one true sweet heart!. Kaia - wondered how you were doing? Haven't seen you on here for a while. Good to see your wry sense of humour is still around. Loved laughing at what you wrote. Dog valentines!!!!???? What next. Trust me my cat ain't getting anything. (Except maybe feed and watered as per usual). Leaves way to much cat fur on my bed - ick. Was talking about my dismal lack of a sex life at my more casual second job and some well intentioned women thought a sex toy party was just what I needed. Had never been to one before so I thought what the heck give it a whirl. Only reiterated the fact that I was the ONLY ONE flying solo in attendance. No one to share the lovely magical fun stuff with that they sold. Ah well - decided to invest in a BOB. Self-love is better than no love? A late Valentine's Day present to myself. (Cause it won't get delivered for three weeks) Link to post Share on other sites
Three of Swords Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 By the way I will be working on Valentine's Day - both jobs so for 13 hours I will be too occupied to think about it - I hope. Was at the mall today and couldn't escape the nasty reminders of coupledome. Yikes Link to post Share on other sites
Grinning Maniac Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I hate V-Day. I've always been single when it came around and this year is no exception. My girlfriend broke up with me a few weeks ago. Before that time, I was actually looking forward to spending V-Day with her. Now the thought of it pisses me off. For all I know, she'll be spending it with someone else. Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Tear Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I don´t like Valentine Days. I think it just a pure invention by flower-shops and other stores to earn more money If two 2 people are in love there should be EVERY DAY Valentines Day, for my opinion. You act under constraint "Oh ****, Valentines Day, i have to buy flowers and a card for my girlfriend." "Oh i need a good idea, to make my darling happy." Why not on another day. To show your love , that needn´t a special date! EVERY DAY IS A DAY TO SHOW YOUR LOVE: today, tomorrow, next week on tuesday, next month on thursday night.... Link to post Share on other sites
VirginiaBob Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 "Even when I was married or had an honest-to-god real boyfriend, I always despised Valentine's Day. It's always a disappointment. I was never proposed to on V-Day, nor did I ever find an engagement ring at the bottom of my champage glass, nor have I been serenaded in a gondola by moonlight while floating down some canal in Venice. No sky-writing planes emblazoning I LOVE YOU across the sky. Cards (mostly generic, I'm not Hallmark material apparently), a couple of cheesy plushy toy animals if I'm really making a haul. Oh, yes. I Valentine's Day!" Instead of complaining on what you aren't getting on Valentine's Day, focus more on giving. It funny listening to women on these boards complain that they didn't get all these extravagent gifts, when they aren't exactly giving any either. Valentine's day is a holiday for lovers, for the couple, not just the woman. Besides, it's better to give than to recieve. Link to post Share on other sites
greenhorn Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I very well knew that someone would start this Valentine's day thread.Wish this day had passed without anyone mentioning it, wish this day was given a silent burial. It's good that this day has fallen on Monday which is a working day and the busiest day also in the whole week. I feel its really great to be single and to have your own independence.. no wasting time on what to buy.. where to go and what to do. The best thing to do if someone misses this day too much is to buy a present for yourself and raise a toast on one's independence. Link to post Share on other sites
Author KaiaMahina Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Sorry, Virginia Bob, but I'm not whining. I'm feeling lonely and depressed. And I'm sorry if you missed the sarcasm inherent in the envy over expensive Valentine's Day gifts because I certainly have never expected nor required any man to make such extravagent gestures on my behalf. And to keep the tally sheet up to date and accurate, let me tell you that every man I HAVE had around on V-Day was one happy, smiling dude when he got his HALLMARK card from me, or his FLOWERS from me (yes, I have given men flowers), and his indescribably delicious roll in the hay from me, an act which may have been reciprocated in frequency, but rarely in intensity. So there. I'm well aware that V-Day is for couples and not just for the woman. I felt a sad pang today listening to a co-worker describe her joy at buying a box of chocolates for her new boyfriend after having been single for 18 months. What do you think I would have given to be able to walk up to the cashier this weekend with something to give a man I love? Last year, my so-called fiance didn't have time to get me anything. Luckily, he informed me of this in time enough to save me a trip to buy something special for someone who has no time to even stop at a drugstore and get me a Butterfinger! Despite the fact that he found time to visit his sister, take his dog to the park, play a gig at a bar, and go to a movie, all in the same week. I give as good -- actually better -- than I get. So cut me some slack for bemoaning the fact that this year it's once again nada. Link to post Share on other sites
KissMyTiara Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Kaia and Merin - you girls made me laugh! Now I won't be so blue next Monday... Good thing I start trial that day - I'll be out of the office, unable to see my desk empty, without flowers... Link to post Share on other sites
Merin Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Originally posted by KissMyTiara Kaia and Merin - you girls made me laugh! Now I won't be so blue next Monday... Good thing I start trial that day - I'll be out of the office, unable to see my desk empty, without flowers... Glad I could make you smile and giggle a little KMT Laughing is the BEST way to feel better about most anything.. and it beats the hell outta crying and ruining a perfectly good "Make up Day" Happy Valentines Day KMT.. AND Kaia.. you know I think you're da sh*t GF! *Special little section at Merins Hallmark always open* Link to post Share on other sites
savethedrama4allama Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I hate Valentines Day. Its always been a massive disappointment, and this year I'm single and pissed. I regularly volunteer at a local hospital, but I make sure to be there on Valentine's Day. There are lots of patients there who are alone, sick, and scared. People worse off than me, and probably most of the people on this board. This may sound cheesy, but try spreading some love at a hospital, homeless shelter, or animal shelter. You'll be surprised how much better you'll feel. Link to post Share on other sites
blind_otter Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Valentine's day was my anniversary with my psycho ex. T and I are trying to organize a "single people get drunk and pissed off" v-day party. While inviting people I realized that all the female friends I have are in relationships/desperately made a mad dash to get involved with someone, anyone, in January so they could have a valentine. As it stands almost all the party attendees will be men. And then me. I've hated valentine's day since people started handing out those cardboard cards in class in elementary school. Plus I hate those neco-wafer candy hearts. They suck. Link to post Share on other sites
VirginiaBob Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 KaiaMahina, Wow, you sound a lot more giving than most women I've met. I don't know how I'd react to flowers though, probably make me blush in front of the guys at work a lot, but I'd be happy you thought of me. Link to post Share on other sites
Author KaiaMahina Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Hey, Merin, girl! You can move me from to to in about 10 seconds flat. And I want to open a franchise of your Hallmark store! Three of Swords, let me tell you. There's something to be said for having a fling with a sex toy, but when you open a joint checking account with it and start nagging it to marry you, you know you've been single way too long. This "solution" to one's problem is always voiced by married/cohabitating/seriously dating women who seem to think that this is sufficient to ease your suffering. I'm sure their intentions are good, and that they mean well, but the next time a woman advises that I "just get a vibrator" when she has the real thing at her disposal (attached, no less, to a man who may sincerely care about her welfare and have affectionate feelings toward her), I fear that I will react by shoving said solution up her posterior. Add to this that they very often bitch strenuously about these men actually being interested in having sex with them (and more than once a month, those disgusting perverts!), and it's all that I can do to keep from throttling them. And I have to revise my latest post which indicated that I've always gotten a raw deal on V-Day even when I was part of a couple. One Valentine's Day I was taken out to an expensive restaurant in Boston, treated to fine wine, a lovely meal, a gorgeous chocolate dessert, all the while looking into the most heavenly pair of grey-blue eyes and having the sweetest things said to me in a fabulous voice with an Russian accent! It was a clear, starry night, with a fabulous skyline and the Charles River and a snuggly ride together in a cab holding hands! Damn, but it was fine. At the end of the evening I told him that this was the best Valentine's Day I'd ever had. He looked at me with a puzzled expression and said, "What is this Valentine's Day?" Looks like I should move to Moscow, huh? Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Originally posted by savethedrama4yrmama I hate Valentines Day. Its always been a massive disappointment, and this year I'm single and pissed. me too. this will be my first v-day alone in since 2001. i'm sad Link to post Share on other sites
savethedrama4allama Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Originally posted by alphamale me too. this will be my first v-day alone in since 2001. i'm sad You still can't ride in my car, because you like big boobs and I have small ones. Link to post Share on other sites
VirginiaBob Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I like small ones! What about me? Link to post Share on other sites
savethedrama4allama Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Originally posted by VirginiaBob I like small ones! What about me? Congratulations ladies and gentlemen: we have hijacked another thread. For hijacking her thread, I'm going to take KaiaMahina out if she likes. Link to post Share on other sites
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