I have never understood the hostility toward Valentine’s Day—which is coming up soon—from many friends and acquaintances. Whuddup with the hate, yo?
Maybe this is because it was always a fun, family holiday when I was a kid, and this carried through to my adulthood. My father always gave us chocolate—both myself and my brothers. So I learned early to associate the day with giving an appreciative little something to ANYONE I love.
But I have to admit, this year I may not have Ahmed. He is hoping to get back from business conducted afar, but may not make it. His trip got interrupted, re-routed, and generally spoiled schedule-wise. So I kind of feel the grumpiness… for the first time I’m not loving the day of love.
Hopefully I’ll have my man unit back. And hopefully if I don’t, I’ll find something to celebrate anyway. What are your plans?
I don't get a Valentine's Day. Not much of one anyway. It's DH's birthday, so you know, it's all about him.
ReplyDeleteNot a hater...we just don't celebrate as a couple. I like romantic stuff not when everyone else is having romantic stuff. Big fan of chocolate sales on Feb 15, though. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know about anyone else, but I used to hate Valentine's Day because I once got dumped on it. Nice dinner, a little wine, then back to his place where he told me it was over. (Hey, at least he fed me first.)
ReplyDeleteI hope Ahmed gets back in time. We're not planning anything. I told my hubs not to get me flowers. He knows I'm dieting, so candy is out. Nope. We're just going to love each other - same as every day. =o)
We don't generally celebrate as a couple (because it's so overpriced that night), but I have always loved giving random Valentine's Day presents to anyone I love. I can't wait until Amber is older and we can make valentines together. So fun!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, her daycare does a Parents Night Out this Friday, so we're going to Melting Pot and taking advantage of the babysitting!