V day

Everyone excited?I am forcing myself to go speed dating.

A day for generating stimulus into the economy . Florists and chocolate vendors will be rubbing their hands together . The odd jeweller eyeing up a nice profit . Restaurants fully booked . All the best for those that find it meaningful . There should be some cut price chokkies for a few days after .. a bit like Easter .

My boyfriend and I share the same view of Valentine's Day...a pointless, commercial holiday. However, the day after when the chocolate goes on sale, that's the true holiday!

I think it is what you make of it. It could just be a day to tell your partner you appreciate them.

I have no partner, and never date, so I am making myself be social and try speed dating.

It's a day of love. Not a day of couples. I love V-Day.

BTW, my "everyone excited " post was sarcastic. I know that for a lot of people it is a reminder that you are single.

But, love yourself. I often buy myself flowers.

People talk about being single like it’s some kind of disease or something to avoid at all costs. When I was single, I had some periods of lonekess but I dint remember viewing it as a misery. I was always too busy. Most my girlfriends are single. They keep busy, life goes on. There are a lot of singles out there in any age

I am not particularly excited as we both work that day. It’s Wednesday so everyone I know works as well. We did get each other gifts though and doing something this weekend. We have snow storm though so options are limited.

This!!

Speed dating on V day sounds like it will be wild. Good for you for getting out there!

Its all about my kids. Helping them with their cards, making treats for classes, getting my kids chocolates and just loving them like crazy. My husband and I dont really care. Though he did propose to me on valentines day. So we will always have that.

Charlie Brown V Day on ABC now!

I always loved the fact that Charlie Brown had a briefcase for all the Valentines he expected, and then got NONE! I don't know why, but that reminds people that are sometimes so full of themselves expecting the world to revolve around them and then realize they aren't crap!

But in a perfect case of irony I have a psychiatric evaluation with my pdoc on Valentine's Day this year. And its amazing how far I have come, because Valentine's Day used to be a real source of depression for me, and now, its empowering for me, because even though I have love in my life, I will be by myself after my appointment, and I plan on having dinner all by lonesome.

But, I plan on going all out, getting all dressed up, enjoying some wine and a good meal. People will probably stare, but all they will see is a person who has grown confident to not only dine alone, but even on Valentine's Day!

Hallmark holiday bs.

I dislike the V day. It is a commercial day. That is it. Plain and simple. There is nothing authentic about it.

I sent a V day card to my very best childhood friend. She lives far away. Every year we exchange valentines cards...I guess to honor our long and loyal friendship. You have to be very forgiving to have a friendship that lasts for decades.

Huh. I don't really keep track of holidays, but I guess I unintentianally made the V day (or rather the V week) for myself, by finally caving in and incorporating dark chocolate into my diet (instead of, you know, craving, sneaking it in and feeling guilty)... I can't wait until tomorrow which is when I'm going shopping.

Do you want to give your psy a Valentine? “Will you be mine? My T, that is!”

Here's a free Valentine for you all:

To a Valentine who's a bit crazy,
I'd buy you a card but I'm lazy.
When you crash or fly high
I'm a a very nice guy
Like the chauffeur in "Driving Miss Daisy."

Lol. I love it!

Good idea, I think I will do this for myself!

Good for you winter!

First few years of v days with my h we did things, silly things, I sent him a sonnet every day for the week leading up on the back of each sonnet was a letter eventually it spelled 'I love you'. But we've married a long time now, some years we do cards but not always, yes it's commercial and fake, a bit like Christmas.

This year I got him a funny card I know will make him laugh and we'll mark it but no biggie.

I agree with Starry v day can be more than just for couples, we'll mark the day at our seniors group where I volunteer and celebrate in a fun way. Love comes in many shapes and forms.

That is so lovely!

I'm not doing anything for valentines this year. My husband is in NY so I'm sending him a package of goodies. I got him a package of boxers and some candy. I already got what he sent me. He got me a Draymond Green jersey from the Golden State Warriors Yaaaaaaaaay. Now we both have jerseys. His is a real one though, that costed me an arm and a leg last year. lol. We got engaged on Feb 15th, 2003 so we usually have fun on valentine's day. I might make reservations at my favorite restaurant for lunch for the hell of it and go have some fried chicken and fries or just get take out and pig out at home. I was going to send my husband's package on saturday but then he decided he wanted all this other crap sent with his present. Isn't that always how it is? men. Now I gotta sort through boxes trying to find ****. I found most of the stuff already.

I don't think V Day is that big of a deal, but it is nice to have a day dedicated especially to love your special someone. But of course, they should be loving all year round and not just on that day specifically.

I am already getting nervous. I did speed dating once before. The women were vicious. I talked to them before the event and they were VERY competitive and not nice. The guys were all nice. Just didn't feel attracted to anyone.