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peacock2121 · #1 Post by **peacock2121** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:02 am

of Valentine's Day.

Really, really not a fan.

The Carp · #2 Post by **The Carp** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:07 am

I love that we have some cover here, since it is Steve's birthday today and mine tomorrow.

We usually go out on the 13th and get Indian takeout on the 14th, but this year we're going out with another couple as a birthday celebration on Thursday and doing the Indian tonight.

This way, it doesn't have to be the romance deal, because there is nothing romantic about being piled on top of seven other couples when they cram extra tables into a restaurant to handle all the extra business. And if you don't have an early reservation, be prepared to wait and wait and wait....

5LD · #3 Post by **5LD** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:07 am

It's a good kiddie day. I wasn't a fan either until I had a baby. Now I enjoy finding little goodies (mostly not candy goodies). Isaac is getting a little Valentine box with a Rubik's UFO. Seriously. He will have fun with that. He's been wanting toy aliens and UFOs. And I also found some very cute little wind up toys for him. He will also get a few small candy type things.

Ivers is getting a box of flashcards with pictures. And a cookie.

earendel · #4 Post by **earendel** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:18 am

peacock2121 wrote:of Valentine's Day.

Really, really not a fan.

We are friends with a couple at church whose last name is Valentine. The husband makes the joke that in his house every day is Valentine's day. Not surprisingly they don't do much romantic stuff on the actual day and she's OK with that. She says that Valentine's Day is for amateurs.

nitrah55 · #5 Post by **nitrah55** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:29 am

I dislike events/celebrations/observances which more or less require one to be in a good mood.

Does anyone over the age of 22 actually enjoy New Year's Eve, for instance?

The cultural celebration of Christmas (we're not talking Nativity, here) is famous for making people depressed.

Valentine's Day? Frought with peril for most people, I'm sure.

#6 Post by **littlebeast13** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:34 am

nitrah55 wrote:I dislike events/celebrations/observances which more or less require one to be in a good mood.

Does anyone over the age of 22 actually enjoy New Year's Eve, for instance?

They must, or else it'd be easier than pulling teeth to get people to work that night....

lb13

#7 Post by **littlebeast13** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:35 am

peacock2121 wrote:of Valentine's Day.

Really, really not a fan.

Any holiday that involves a greeting card is on my couldn't care less list....

lb13

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #8 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:38 am

peacock2121 wrote:of Valentine's Day.

Really, really not a fan.

Emma's teacher isn't either. He says it's a made up holiday and doesn't want kids exchanging Valentines.

Since I am the room mom and am expected to throw a party, I asked him about it. He told me that two years ago some boy sent a Valentine to a girl, basically pouring his heart out. The girl didn't reciprocate and showed the Valentine to just about everyone in class and the kid was teased for the rest of the year. Then he has also had to deal with the kids who didn't receive Valentines.

He said that I am allowed to have a party, but he wants it simple. Kids can bring in candy for their classmates, but they are not allowed to address the candy to a specific child.

earendel · #9 Post by **earendel** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:41 am

nitrah55 wrote:I dislike events/celebrations/observances which more or less require one to be in a good mood.

Does anyone over the age of 22 actually enjoy New Year's Eve, for instance?

I do, but only because we gather with friends for games like Trivial Pursuit or Uno! - and conversation. The actual passage of the year is secondary.

earendel · #10 Post by **earendel** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:43 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:
peacock2121 wrote:of Valentine's Day.

Really, really not a fan.
Emma's teacher isn't either. He says it's a made up holiday and doesn't want kids exchanging Valentines.

Since I am the room mom and am expected to throw a party, I asked him about it. He told me that two years ago some boy sent a Valentine to a girl, basically pouring his heart out. The girl didn't reciprocate and showed the Valentine to just about everyone in class and the kid was teased for the rest of the year. Then he has also had to deal with the kids who didn't receive Valentines.

He said that I am allowed to have a party, but he wants it simple. Kids can bring in candy for their classmates, but they are not allowed to address the candy to a specific child.

In my day we had Valentines exchanges, but there was no requirement about who should get them, so some kids got a box full and others got very few (guess who was in the latter category

). When my two youngest sons went to elementary school there was a requirement that every child would get a Valentine from every other member of the class so that no one felt left out.

The Carp · #11 Post by **The Carp** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:44 am

My kids are given a list with classmates' names, and they are to bring a card for everyone, or no one. In middle school, the whole deal is completely ignored.

Mini-me taped Blow Pops to Pirates of the Caribbean cards, so the candy is pink but not too girly. I bought heart-shaped Russell Stover boxes for his teachers, plus for the bus drivers. And Reeses' Hearts for the older boys who will not be getting candy at school.

So I'm done. I spend too much time picking out: Birthday card for husband, birthday card for daddy, Valentine card for husband, Valentine card for daddy, Valentine for Grandpa from little girl, etc etc ad nauseum....

MarleysGh0st · #12 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:27 am

nitrah55 wrote:I dislike events/celebrations/observances which more or less require one to be in a good mood.

Rec!

tlynn78 · #13 Post by **tlynn78** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:30 am

Put me on the not-a-fan list. I outgrew V-day at abou 10 years old, I think.

Any holiday that involves a greeting card is on my couldn't care less list....

Two things: I couldn't agree more! Hallmark is the true Evil Empire. For example: Grandparents' Day??? Boss' Day??? Administrative Assistants' Day??? WhatEVER.

THe other thing? Thank you, LB, for using the above phrase correctly. It drives me absolutely crazy beyod reason when people say "I could care less" when what they really mean is "I couldn't care less"

THat is all. I'm cranky this a.m. Not quite a week after his relase, hub is back in the hospital. Cellulitis, this time. ugh.

t.

dimmzy · #14 Post by **dimmzy** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:07 am

Two things: I couldn't agree more! Hallmark is the true Evil Empire. For example: Grandparents' Day??? Boss' Day??? Administrative Assistants' Day??? WhatEVER.

Yes, but I would love Hallmark forever if they came up with:

1) You Look Good with Those 20 Extra Pounds Day
2) Don't Clean Your House Day
3) Let the Family Fend for Itself Day
4) The Lawn Looks Great When It's 6 Inches High Day

--dimmzy, who is still annoyed at having to share her birthday with Him

tlynn78 · #15 Post by **tlynn78** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:10 am

Yes, but I would love Hallmark forever if they came up with:

1) You Look Good with Those 20 Extra Pounds Day
2) Don't Clean Your House Day
3) Let the Family Fend for Itself Day
4) The Lawn Looks Great When It's 6 Inches High Day

lol - you should go to work for them.

t.

ulysses5019 · #16 Post by **ulysses5019** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:52 am

I found some more samples of dimmzy's writings:

My tire was thumping. I thought it was flat. When I looked at the tire... I noticed your cat.

Sorry! Heard your wife left you, how upset you must be. But don't fret about it... She moved in with me.

Looking back over the years that we've been together, I can't help but wonder... "What the hell was I thinking?"

Congratulations on your wedding day! Too bad no one likes your wife.

How could two people as beautiful as you have such an ugly baby?

I've always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love. After having met you .. I've changed my mind.

I must admit, you brought Religion into my life. I never believed in hell until I met you.

As the days go by, I think of how lucky I am... That you're not here to ruin it for me.

Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go... Would you like to take this knife out of my back? You'll probably need it again.

Happy birthday! You look great for your age. Almost lifelike!

When we were together, you always said you'd die for me. Now that we've broken up, I think it's time you kept your promise.

We have been friends for a very long time .. let's say we stop?

I'm so miserable without you it's almost like you're here.

So your daughter's a hooker, and it spoiled your day. Look at the bright side, it's really good pay.

dimmzy · #17 Post by **dimmzy** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:06 pm

ULYSSES, I LOVE THOSE!!!

I will take full credit when I start my Mixed Blessings Card Line. The first card in my line will be:

You've been my friend forever,
A pal who tells me reality.
All I ask now is ...
can you pay me what you owe me?

ghostjmf · #18 Post by **ghostjmf** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:28 pm

tlynn says:

It drives me absolutely crazy beyod reason when people say "I could care less" when what they really mean is "I couldn't care less"

What they mean is generally "as if I could care less", with the "as if" dropped off for sarcasm. I'm wondering if it comes from the Yiddish, in which case the phrasing in the original may be something that truncates the phrase in translation. I'm wondering that because I heard "I could care" (no "less", even) meaning "as if I could care less" all the time as a kid from family, but not from the general public. or from tv, etc.

lilclyde54 · #19 Post by **lilclyde54** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:15 pm

Obviously, I am in the small minority but I love celebrating Valentine's Day. The only holiday I like more is Halloween.

Bixby17 · #20 Post by **Bixby17** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:15 pm

nitrah55 wrote:I dislike events/celebrations/observances which more or less require one to be in a good mood.

Does anyone over the age of 22 actually enjoy New Year's Eve, for instance?

The cultural celebration of Christmas (we're not talking Nativity, here) is famous for making people depressed.

Valentine's Day? Frought with peril for most people, I'm sure.

I think the key to all holidays is to keep your expectations in check. And that if you want something tremendous to happen, make it happen for yourselves.

One of my favorite all time NYE's happened before the kids were born.

We wanted to get a group together to go to Las Vegas. But the airfare/hotel rooms were crazy priced. At some point, someone said it would be cheaper to go to Paris versus Vegas.

So we did. We went with 4 other couples, and took over the top floor of a small hotel in a neighborhood in Paris. Because of the time difference, we could party until all hours.

For NYE, we went to the Buddha Bar in evening gowns and had a multicourse dinner. We were being a bit goofy Americans, and the Parisians looked pretty much bored.

But when midnight happened, balloons came from the ceiling and the locals started dancing on the tables and going crazy. It was fun and nuts.

Paris over New Years is beautiful. The Christmas decorations there are beyond gorgeous.

peacock2121 · #21 Post by **peacock2121** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:25 pm

I LOVE New Years Eve.

I think it is my favorite night by far.

I love getting dressed up. I love dancing. I love that others will dance with me.

I do not care about the drinking or the food - it's all about the dancing and the spirit that fills the room.

Bixby17 · #22 Post by **Bixby17** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:07 pm

peacock2121 wrote:I LOVE New Years Eve.

I think it is my favorite night by far.

I love getting dressed up. I love dancing. I love that others will dance with me.

I do not care about the drinking or the food - it's all about the dancing and the spirit that fills the room.

So why is Valentine's bad?

If you are a couple, you can make it whatever you want.

If you are a single, you call your other single friends and make it a big night.

Or either way, if you don't want to do anything, then don't do it.

We went out with another couple that we don't see enough of to a French restaurant that is new, and they had the most spectacular winelist I've seen in a while. Great wines at non-crazy prices. I could have put my finger just about any place on the list and been happy with the results.

peacock2121 · #23 Post by **peacock2121** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:23 am

So why is Valentine's bad?

I don't think it is bad - I am just not a fan.

Just like I don't think hockey is bad - I am just not a fan - like if it were on TV I would change the channel and not be interested in talking about it.

I do not like a day that someone else picked that I (as a single or as half a couple) have to find something to make up to do.

I love the ABC game, that was designed by the players to do fun stuff.

I don't like someone being the boss of me and telling me when I need to be romantic or demonstrate by feelings for someone and being asked what I am going to do or what was done for me - expectations and all.

New Years Eve is me taking advantage of a day and getting what I want - something that I could not get otherwise. I can and do demonsrate my love and appreciation all year long.

WWTBAM Bored

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