Geeze, I open my computer to postings of newly broken up females talking about the weirdness of being single today. I've been single so long I don't care any more. Valentine's Day has never been a particularly important day for me, EVER. I think its too sappy and too commercial. But, I would never forget to call my Mom or my BFFs on this day. And, when my son sends me messages of love, I melt like butter because he's a MALE and he's my child! The news right now is talking about a couple who is about to break the record for the longest married couple ever Together 86 years! You can even twitter them for advice today! Now that is cute. Really. How many of us wouldn't give for that kind of relationship?! I'm all for actually having a relationship rather than worrying about getting something for Valentine's Day. Although, I can vaguely remember after being MARRIED for awhile, it was nice to stop the madness for a day and use something as an excuse to express our love. In that respect, I humbly bow to anyone I've already insulted regarding this day.
My most important day is my birthday. You miss that one and I will be crushed.
Dannica Patrick crashed yesterday and as I expected, ended the race early. But I will be watching the Daytona 500 today. Now THAT would be a Valentine's Day present, being at Daytona, or even more, RIDING SHOTGUN. WHoo Hoo! I've rode shotgun before, (no snide remarks from my male friends allowed) but never at that kind of speed. Tony Stewart says it's a death wish. Tony Stewart won today. AND, sadly, the token FEMALE didn't make it through the race, BUT, in the Winter Olympics, we had a gold taken by skier Hannah Kearny. Hannah is my hero today.
My roommate got me a box of chocolates, but I am suspicious of people giving gifts when they have a friend flying in to stay for a week. It's another one of those "I have to do this because it's Valentine's Day and she's a she" gift. Something I use to get furious about because I considered it an insult to get candy that I didn't really need to eat, from someone I didn't have an intimate relationship with. But then I decided chocolate was quite okay, and kind hearted people aren't to be taken for granted. So, I will be descending on that box of chocolates at some point today!
I happily spent last evening with an organization next to my heart, MadLab Theater, and a number of my long time male "friends". Men who's lives have weaved in and around mine for one reason or another in those same years. It was a hugely satisfying evening of laughter, hugs, social energy and nasty thoughts.
Thank you St. Valentine!
My most important day is my birthday. You miss that one and I will be crushed.
Dannica Patrick crashed yesterday and as I expected, ended the race early. But I will be watching the Daytona 500 today. Now THAT would be a Valentine's Day present, being at Daytona, or even more, RIDING SHOTGUN. WHoo Hoo! I've rode shotgun before, (no snide remarks from my male friends allowed) but never at that kind of speed. Tony Stewart says it's a death wish. Tony Stewart won today. AND, sadly, the token FEMALE didn't make it through the race, BUT, in the Winter Olympics, we had a gold taken by skier Hannah Kearny. Hannah is my hero today.
My roommate got me a box of chocolates, but I am suspicious of people giving gifts when they have a friend flying in to stay for a week. It's another one of those "I have to do this because it's Valentine's Day and she's a she" gift. Something I use to get furious about because I considered it an insult to get candy that I didn't really need to eat, from someone I didn't have an intimate relationship with. But then I decided chocolate was quite okay, and kind hearted people aren't to be taken for granted. So, I will be descending on that box of chocolates at some point today!
I happily spent last evening with an organization next to my heart, MadLab Theater, and a number of my long time male "friends". Men who's lives have weaved in and around mine for one reason or another in those same years. It was a hugely satisfying evening of laughter, hugs, social energy and nasty thoughts.
Thank you St. Valentine!
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