Valentine's Day dread or delight? - Page 2

Aliantha · 02-06-2008, 09:01 PM

You're lucky Clod. I only wish my Mum could still do that for me. MIL is in a wheelchair, so no hope there either. Fortunately, my boys are now big enough to say, "can you organize a sleep over at so and so's this weekend?", but no one's better than family for your kids.

Sperlock · 02-06-2008, 09:23 PM

For quite a while Valentine's Day bugged me because I was single, looking for a girlfriend, and not having any luck. While I am still without a girlfriend, and wouldn't mind finding one, Valentine's Day is now just another day for me. It doesn't bug me like it used to.

aimeecc · 02-07-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sperlock

For quite a while Valentine's Day bugged me because I was single, looking for a girlfriend, and not having any luck. While I am still without a girlfriend, and wouldn't mind finding one, Valentine's Day is now just another day for me. It doesn't bug me like it used to.

That was me for a while. Years of not having anyone and spending the day bummed. Than just ignoring it for a few years. Then I found my hubby. I know I am lucky. He is the most wonderful man on earth.

We don't really get into Valentine's Day.

We have not been out alone since baby. Occasionally we talk about it, but honestly, I am perfectly happy going to Macaroni Grill with Little One. Better than worrying if he's ok. And I am away from him so much with work, I don't want to leave him at night.

Shawnee123 · 02-07-2008, 10:31 AM

All you happy flappy people? Shut up.

Just kidding...I like the happy stories. Gives me hope.

aimeecc · 02-07-2008, 12:09 PM

Believe me... I went through years of not finding mister right...

I had 4 boyfriends who ended up getting married a year or two after dumping me. That really bothered me.

When I was in my early 20s, some of my friends got married, most got divorced... I tried to cheer myself up with "better then getting divorced... they weren't ready, you're not ready..." By my late 20s, early 30s, all my friends married, popping out kids... The few single friends I had we way too into the party scene. Lots of Friday nights watching tv. Lots. Did I say lots? But I got my masters done.

Met my husband running. Actually, he saw me ahead of him and he just had to catch me. And catch me he did! Wasn't expecting to meet mister right on a running trail. I know, its a cliche, happens when you least expect it.

Someday you'll find the right one. And you'll be a gushy sentimental happy person that annoys others. lol

Sperlock · 02-07-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aimeecc

I had 4 boyfriends who ended up getting married a year or two after dumping me. That really bothered me.

That makes me feel better. My last girlfriend dumped me and got married within a year. It took me longer to get over her.

Shawnee123 · 02-07-2008, 12:13 PM

Yeah, I haven't really been looking...still stinging from the last 30 men.

But, at times, it sounds really really nice! I do like these stories about happy couples. I can even put my envy aside and think how cool it is.

BigV · 02-07-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Yeah, I haven't really been looking...still stinging from the last 30 men.

But, at times, it sounds really really nice! I do like these stories about happy couples. I can even put my envy aside and think how cool it is.

I think they make a creme for that, don't they? I would avoid the mentholated variety if I were you, at least until the stinging subsides....

Giant Salamander · 02-07-2008, 12:22 PM

Both my delight and my dread have been swallowed by the gapping maw of apathy.

ttttttppppppptt

Shawnee123 · 02-07-2008, 03:17 PM

Would that be Creme de Menthe?

euphoriatheory · 02-07-2008, 04:10 PM

I think this is just hysterical.... one of my friends who is about to tie the knot just had a sex toy party, and the hostess was telling us that a group of women have hired her to throw them a "F*@k Valentine's Day" party... so if they don't have a date, at least they can go home with a vibrator! I love it.

I think Valentine's Day, however, is nice in the way that Labor Day is nice. Maybe it makes you think a little. Hooray, now it's over! (Additionally, it pretty much just makes it impossible to get dinner at a restaurant in under 2 hours.)

lookout123 · 02-07-2008, 05:07 PM

I can take it or leave it. We never do anything on the actual day though. We have a long standing rule that flowers, cards, etc given on the important day are forbidden because it shows a lack of creativity. it has turned into a bit of a contest to see who can get surprise the other one.

of course, i did just place my order on pajamagram.com

DucksNuts · 02-07-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookout123

I can take it or leave it. We never do anything on the actual day though. We have a long standing rule that flowers, cards, etc given on the important day are forbidden because it shows a lack of creativity. it has turned into a bit of a contest to see who can get surprise the other one.

of course, i did just place my order on pajamagram.com

WE?? Youre a WE??

Im sooooo heartbroken

BigV · 02-07-2008, 06:03 PM

been listening to that dumb radio commercial all week

"...and the pajamas will be delivered in a custom catbox."

WTF? a CATBOX? What exactly am I trying to say here? Actually, they say "custom hatbox" but it sure sounds like catbox.

lookout123 · 02-07-2008, 06:04 PM

i would have paid double if it were a catbox just so i could find a way to record the WTF? face she would make when it was delivered.

02-06-2008, 09:01 PM	#1
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	You're lucky Clod. I only wish my Mum could still do that for me. MIL is in a wheelchair, so no hope there either. Fortunately, my boys are now big enough to say, "can you organize a sleep over at so and so's this weekend?", but no one's better than family for your kids. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-06-2008, 09:23 PM	#2
Sperlock Elite Elitist Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 322	For quite a while Valentine's Day bugged me because I was single, looking for a girlfriend, and not having any luck. While I am still without a girlfriend, and wouldn't mind finding one, Valentine's Day is now just another day for me. It doesn't bug me like it used to. __________________ Every oak tree started out as a couple of nuts who stood their ground. - Anonymous http://informationthreshold.blogspot.com, http://spiritualthreshold.blogspot.com

02-07-2008, 12:22 PM	#9
Giant Salamander Deity of Dogs Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 114	Both my delight and my dread have been swallowed by the gapping maw of apathy. ttttttppppppptt __________________ random artstuff

02-07-2008, 05:07 PM	#12
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	I can take it or leave it. We never do anything on the actual day though. We have a long standing rule that flowers, cards, etc given on the important day are forbidden because it shows a lack of creativity. it has turned into a bit of a contest to see who can get surprise the other one. of course, i did just place my order on pajamagram.com __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

02-07-2008, 06:03 PM	#14
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	been listening to that dumb radio commercial all week "...and the pajamas will be delivered in a custom catbox." WTF? a CATBOX? What exactly am I trying to say here? Actually, they say "custom hatbox" but it sure sounds like catbox. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

02-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	All you happy flappy people? Shut up. Just kidding...I like the happy stories. Gives me hope.

02-07-2008, 12:09 PM	#5
aimeecc Super Intendent Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 249	Believe me... I went through years of not finding mister right... I had 4 boyfriends who ended up getting married a year or two after dumping me. That really bothered me. When I was in my early 20s, some of my friends got married, most got divorced... I tried to cheer myself up with "better then getting divorced... they weren't ready, you're not ready..." By my late 20s, early 30s, all my friends married, popping out kids... The few single friends I had we way too into the party scene. Lots of Friday nights watching tv. Lots. Did I say lots? But I got my masters done. Met my husband running. Actually, he saw me ahead of him and he just had to catch me. And catch me he did! Wasn't expecting to meet mister right on a running trail. I know, its a cliche, happens when you least expect it. Someday you'll find the right one. And you'll be a gushy sentimental happy person that annoys others. lol

02-07-2008, 12:13 PM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Yeah, I haven't really been looking...still stinging from the last 30 men. But, at times, it sounds really really nice! I do like these stories about happy couples. I can even put my envy aside and think how cool it is.

02-07-2008, 03:17 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Would that be Creme de Menthe?

02-07-2008, 04:10 PM	#11
euphoriatheory Sealed for your protection. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire. (It's a real state. It's north of Boston.) Posts: 71	I think this is just hysterical.... one of my friends who is about to tie the knot just had a sex toy party, and the hostess was telling us that a group of women have hired her to throw them a "F*@k Valentine's Day" party... so if they don't have a date, at least they can go home with a vibrator! I love it. I think Valentine's Day, however, is nice in the way that Labor Day is nice. Maybe it makes you think a little. Hooray, now it's over! (Additionally, it pretty much just makes it impossible to get dinner at a restaurant in under 2 hours.)

02-07-2008, 06:04 PM	#15
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	i would have paid double if it were a catbox just so i could find a way to record the WTF? face she would make when it was delivered. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

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