I'm not really into special days. Not even birthdays. But Valentine's Day just seems to get worse every year. Fortunately, I've not had to "celebrate" it recently, but I used to get by with the minimum possible fuss when I was married.
But, you say, what a romantic day! Just the two of you, out for that special intimate meal - surrounded by so many other couples it's like a market place. Or flowers at specially inflated prices (I wasn't able to avoid that one), or cards.
I don't generally do cards. For any occasion. Cards are supposed to be sent to people on special days. People that you're not going to see. When I was married I saw my wife nearly every day. What would I want to get her a card for?
Then there's chocolate. The modern woman is on a constant diet and views such gifts with suspicion. Do you really want her to get fat? Haven't you noticed that she's on a diet? Don't you care? Actually, you wanted to get something special, to give her a break from all that fat-free, sugar-free, flavour-free stuff, but she doesn't see it that way.
I hope that those of you who will be "celebrating" this occasion have a nice day. I hope you don't have an allergic reaction to the flowers, that you don't get sick on chocolate and champagne.
The day wouldn't be complete without a reference to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Pretty much the ideal woman. Sex mad and not into fashion (or indeed clothes at all). No wonder they used to worship her...
26 comments:
I'm first but wont make a big deal about it.
Today is all about pleasing your
woman, if she doesn't want anything good, if she's the type that like to celebrate good, suck it up and please her. In return you'll get laid in a way you don't everyday. So I actually enjoy today. I'll do the flowers and tell her that I love her about 2,000 times, take her out and give her a card.
Aphrodite needs to cut the carbs
Ladies and gentlemen my brother the walking hormone.
Brian, just so you know, my brother and his wife celebrate the opening of an envelope.
Quite nauseating actually.
ewww
so, just what is wrong with Shrek I would like to know?
Aphrodite has a lovely figure, Dan. At first I thought it was me. Yes I look much like the godesss of love. Back in the good old days fleshless woman were not thought to be sexy.
jean knee:
Did Brian answer the wrong way to your stalking questionnaire??
For shame Brian!
For shame!
yes he did, he totally got the shrek question wrong. wrong I tell you.
Brian! I didn't know you were an Anti-Ogre-ite! An Ogre-ist!
I'm thinking about hooking Dan up with a blog. Would you guys visit him? And make fun of his funny face?
yep
Brian is either at the pub or shopping, either way I don't think it's nice of him to leave us hanging.
Jean Knee
That was then, this is now. They should take an electric sander and work the bellie.
You talkin bout me or the statue?
don't make me sic Bee on you
you either Brian
maybe he doesn't like being judged by ogre love
seriously was there ever a funnier and more obnoxious side kick? I love donkeys.
I heard that
Dan:
Have fun.
Bee:
Of course I'd visit Dan's blog.
Shrek Fans:
I'm not that keen on Animation. I'm less keen on children's films, and I'm really not keen on American style overegged morality.
I don't mind ogres.
Jean Knee:
Are you going to get your hair done like her? I'd put some clothes on, though. Especially in this weather.
Have you seen Shrek? cuz it's good and not that stuff you said.
I now have Peter Pan hair and cannot have that hairstyle. I am dressed however
Plus Princess Fiona is kick ass
Yes, I've seen it, and I know a lot of people like it. It's just not my cup of tea, I'm afraid.
Well jean knee, are you gonna post a picture or what???
Princess Fiona would.
Check out my blog courtesy of my awesome sister!
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I posted this on Dan's but now I'm posting it on yours for encouraging him:
::BLECH!!::
I so wish that the thin thing would go out again. I would totally be back in style then.
We don't do the romantic couple thing anymore. In fact, I think we only did it the first V Day we had together. Now we make it a family day.
I make a nice (nicer than normal) dinner and then we do chocolate fondue and the kids make a huge mess and then I get to clean it up.
And the best thing is, I wouldn't have it any other way.
And I think you should give Shrek another chance. It's one of the very few movies I love to watch with my kids. They have jokes in there that fly over the kids heads. Just for the adults.
Come on Brian. Be pro-ogre!
Tracy:
The main thing is that you enjoy the day.
You won't convince me about Shrek, though...
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