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Valentine's Day around the corner...
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I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
But you should love each other and buy each other gifts everyday, not just a day that someone says so. To each his own.
Edit: And oh, I don't feel that HH is celebrating, it's what we do with our friends every Thursday, no matter what Thursday it is.0 -
I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
But you should love each other and buy each other gifts everyday, not just a day that someone says so. To each his own.
Do you buy your loved ones presents on Christmas? Do you make an effort to be with your family for the holidays? Do you call your friends on their birthday? Take them out? Buy them a beer?
Because if you do ANY of those things, or anything else that is a "special" day, even if it's in a nontraditional way, your point carries no water.0 -
I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
Nothings says special like millions of other people doing the same exact thing
I have to be honest here... I actually find the need for things or people to feel special a complete turnoff.0 -
I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
But you should love each other and buy each other gifts everyday, not just a day that someone says so. To each his own.
Do you buy your loved ones presents on Christmas? Do you make an effort to be with your family for the holidays? Do you call your friends on their birthday? Take them out? Buy them a beer?
Because if you do ANY of those things, or anything else that is a "special" day, even if it's in a nontraditional way, your point carries no water.
Presents and quality time spent matter more to me on days that aren't special. I'd rather him stop and buy me flowers on the way home from work on any old day because he was thinking of me. I'd rather him say "you know, we don't spend enough time together, let's go somewhere this weekend". Whenever. When there isn't a day to determine it. I'm sorry, Emily, neither of us are right or wrong. It's how we feel. No need debating it further.0 -
I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
Nothings says special like millions of other people doing the same exact thing
I have to be honest here... I actually find the need for things or people to feel special a complete turnoff.
So you don't celebrate your birthday (along with all the other people born on your day), christmas (including gift exchanges at work or with friends), thanksgiving?0 -
I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
But you should love each other and buy each other gifts everyday, not just a day that someone says so. To each his own.
Do you buy your loved ones presents on Christmas? Do you make an effort to be with your family for the holidays? Do you call your friends on their birthday? Take them out? Buy them a beer?
Because if you do ANY of those things, or anything else that is a "special" day, even if it's in a nontraditional way, your point carries no water.
Presents and quality time spent matter more to me on days that aren't special. I'd rather him stop and buy me flowers on the way home from work on any old day because he was thinking of me. I'd rather him say "you know, we don't spend enough time together, let's go somewhere this weekend". Whenever. When there isn't a day to determine it. I'm sorry, Emily, neither of us are right or wrong. It's how we feel. No need debating it further.
And that's what you call a date night or just wanting to do something nice for someone. Just because I want to do something nice on v-day doesn't mean the very next day I can't do something special, just because... like Kit said, besides this there is christmas, thanksgiving, etc... that all serve the same purpose.0 -
I have to be honest here... I actually find the need for things or people to feel special a complete turnoff.
Yup, this is the way to a woman's heart for sure... I'm teasing, but really, in the scheme of things, is buying some flowers or going out to dinner really that over-the-top that you cannot do it one day regardless of how you personally feel? Just do it and let her appreciate you for it man! And maybe in return she'll thank you in a very special way.:bigsmile: 0 -
I have to work.... but my Valentine, who I met right here on Single Peeps, and I are going out to dinner tonight
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I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
But you should love each other and buy each other gifts everyday, not just a day that someone says so. To each his own.
Do you buy your loved ones presents on Christmas? Do you make an effort to be with your family for the holidays? Do you call your friends on their birthday? Take them out? Buy them a beer?
Because if you do ANY of those things, or anything else that is a "special" day, even if it's in a nontraditional way, your point carries no water.
Presents and quality time spent matter more to me on days that aren't special. I'd rather him stop and buy me flowers on the way home from work on any old day because he was thinking of me. I'd rather him say "you know, we don't spend enough time together, let's go somewhere this weekend". Whenever. When there isn't a day to determine it. I'm sorry, Emily, neither of us are right or wrong. It's how we feel. No need debating it further.
I'm not saying you're wrong, if anything I'm struggling to understand how people can be so apathetic, or even hate, one holiday, but like and celebrate all others. I agree with you - the spontaneous moments are FAR more special, but that doesn't mean other "scheduled" days can't be special too. There is a logical lacking in the idea that Christmas and other holidays/birthdays can be scheduled fun, but Valentines day is a cheap ploy.
No one is saying you have to celebrate it in exactly the same manner - clearly I'm not. But what's wrong with doing something nice for someone on a pre selected day?0 -
I have to work.... but my Valentine, who I met right here on Single Peeps, and I are going out to dinner tonight
That super cool 0 -
I know it's trendy and all to hate things that bring love and joy but I've not much for cynicism. Yes, I'm aware that valentines day is a "corporate holiday" - but all holidays are "made up" and this one is something that celebrates the love in your life. Why is that so awful? No, I don't -need- to be reminded that I have loved ones, but it's fun to celebrate. So quit your b*tching and just enjoy the f*cking day and realize that you have a lot to be cherishing in your life whether you are single, divorced, married, taken, WHATEVER.
Now eat your godd*mn candy.
Why does it require a day to feel any of the above?? I think Vday is more for women to feel special around their friends... "Oh I got flowers" or "we did this." Cause trust me most dudes could give a *kitten*.
Jim, I'm with you. It's a Hallmark holiday that just makes the single feel "bah-humbug" and the together feel they have to get something/do something special. My BF and I are doing what we always do on Thursday, Happy Hour at our favorite brewpub.
But isn't that still a celebration? Sure don't let anyone dictate what you do, but is it really so bad to have a reminder that some days are special and that there are things we are grateful for?
But you should love each other and buy each other gifts everyday, not just a day that someone says so. To each his own.
Do you buy your loved ones presents on Christmas? Do you make an effort to be with your family for the holidays? Do you call your friends on their birthday? Take them out? Buy them a beer?
Because if you do ANY of those things, or anything else that is a "special" day, even if it's in a nontraditional way, your point carries no water.
Presents and quality time spent matter more to me on days that aren't special. I'd rather him stop and buy me flowers on the way home from work on any old day because he was thinking of me. I'd rather him say "you know, we don't spend enough time together, let's go somewhere this weekend". Whenever. When there isn't a day to determine it. I'm sorry, Emily, neither of us are right or wrong. It's how we feel. No need debating it further.
I'm not saying you're wrong, if anything I'm struggling to understand how people can be so apathetic, or even hate, one holiday, but like and celebrate all others. I agree with you - the spontaneous moments are FAR more special, but that doesn't mean other "scheduled" days can't be special too. There is a logical lacking in the idea that Christmas and other holidays/birthdays can be scheduled fun, but Valentines day is a cheap ploy.
No one is saying you have to celebrate it in exactly the same manner - clearly I'm not. But what's wrong with doing something nice for someone on a pre selected day?
I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.0 -
I have a project meetings from 10-4, that I have to skip out the middle because I have class 1230-145. (note to self: remember to pack a lunch Thursday.) Then I have line-dancing class 6:30 - 8:30pm. After that, I'll probably swing by Wallyworld for some post-holiday discount roses to pretty up my kitchen table.0
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I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.
I would assume you don't eat fast food because there is something wrong with it - it's unhealthy. which is a very good, common reason to give up something. That's what I don't understand though. You don't believe in Vday "validity" but what makes other special days more "Valid"?0 -
I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.
I would assume you don't eat fast food because there is something wrong with it - it's unhealthy. which is a very good, common reason to give up something. That's what I don't understand though. You don't believe in Vday "validity" but what makes other special days more "Valid"?
But not all Fast Food is unhealthy, but that doesn't mean you'll ever find me at a McDonald's drive thru ordering a salad. I just don't believe in it. Like I don't believe in Valentine's day. I just don't. Ok. I have no reason. I just don't and never did believe in it. But I never said that everyone else has to believe how I do. We just don't believe in celebrating it.0 -
I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.
I would assume you don't eat fast food because there is something wrong with it - it's unhealthy. which is a very good, common reason to give up something. That's what I don't understand though. You don't believe in Vday "validity" but what makes other special days more "Valid"?
I fail to see why fast food is unhealthy?? I have eaten it up to 3x/week since I was 18.... I played semi pro hockey in that time, I've only been sick 2 times in a 10 year span and have never been a day overweight in 30 years of life. Either I'm a superhero or fast food is getting a bad rap.
-Devils advocate for the day.
***Ochocinco eats Mcdonalds everyday, give him a google and tell me he's unhealthy.0 -
I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.
I would assume you don't eat fast food because there is something wrong with it - it's unhealthy. which is a very good, common reason to give up something. That's what I don't understand though. You don't believe in Vday "validity" but what makes other special days more "Valid"?
But not all Fast Food is unhealthy, but that doesn't mean you'll ever find me at a McDonald's drive thru ordering a salad. I just don't believe in it. Like I don't believe in Valentine's day. I just don't. Ok. I have no reason. I just don't and never did believe in it. But I never said that everyone else has to believe how I do. We just don't believe in celebrating it.
Please let me reiterate I'm not trying to come at you sideways here, I really just wanted to understand the logic behind why people get all weird and anti-vday but happily celebrate every other made up day. I'm not saying you have to, it's just about understanding for me.0 -
I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.
I would assume you don't eat fast food because there is something wrong with it - it's unhealthy. which is a very good, common reason to give up something. That's what I don't understand though. You don't believe in Vday "validity" but what makes other special days more "Valid"?
I fail to see why fast food is unhealthy?? I have eaten it up to 3x/week since I was 18.... I played semi pro hockey in that time, I've only been sick 2 times in a 10 year span and have never been a day overweight in 30 years of life. Either I'm a superhero or fast food is getting a bad rap.
-Devils advocate for the day.
***Ochocinco eats Mcdonalds everyday, give him a google and tell me he's unhealthy.
BAHAHAHAHAAAA
You can eat fast food and still counter balance it with a healthy lifestyle. But nutritionally speaking it is unhealthy when compared to unprocessed foods like steak and vegetables. I don't personally give up fast food either, but I am moderate with it and my running helps me have enough calories to fit it in
What I'm saying is that there's a reason.
I know what you are doing. I find it amusing for some reason XD0 -
I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.
I would assume you don't eat fast food because there is something wrong with it - it's unhealthy. which is a very good, common reason to give up something. That's what I don't understand though. You don't believe in Vday "validity" but what makes other special days more "Valid"?
I fail to see why fast food is unhealthy?? I have eaten it up to 3x/week since I was 18.... I played semi pro hockey in that time, I've only been sick 2 times in a 10 year span and have never been a day overweight in 30 years of life. Either I'm a superhero or fast food is getting a bad rap.
-Devils advocate for the day.
***Ochocinco eats Mcdonalds everyday, give him a google and tell me he's unhealthy.
Didn't he go back to Chad Johnson? Anyway.0 -
Frankly, I don't believe in any of the made-up crap that are Christmas, Valentine's day, Easter, New Year's Eve and all that.
But not all Fast Food is unhealthy, but that doesn't mean you'll ever find me at a McDonald's drive thru ordering a salad. I just don't believe in it. Like I don't believe in Valentine's day. I just don't. Ok. I have no reason. I just don't and never did believe in it. But I never said that everyone else has to believe how I do. We just don't believe in celebrating it.
I would assume you don't eat fast food because there is something wrong with it - it's unhealthy. which is a very good, common reason to give up something. That's what I don't understand though. You don't believe in Vday "validity" but what makes other special days more "Valid"?I never said there was something wrong with it. I said to each his own. My BF and I just don't believe in Valentine's days validity. Just like we don't eat Fast Food. We never said there's something wrong with it, we just don't eat it.
I guess that chances are my friends, family or whoever is concerned is going to be available on that day, so that is perhaps one advantage of these days over other "regular" days.
I particularly don't believe in the premium price I have to pay for the same crap that I could get all year round for "a normal price" (supply vs demand, fair enough!).
I guess these events are just good reasons to celebrate if you need any, but with a poor entertainment value for the money spent and pushed to us by smart marketers and greedy businessmen. So I'd rather spend the same money on 2 other occasions than once on these days.
You can always do it "on the cheap" though, and I agree these days are good reasons to celebrate (or good reminders to celebrate) if you need any.0 -
My new goal for V-Day is to give blood. Unfortunately, I can't do it this year due to an out-of-country travel waiting period, but I will absolutely be doing it in future years. Think its a great way to honor Happy Heart Day.
Other than that, working as usual, laying low with my hound dog and catching up on my Wed night tivos.
I'm cool with it...
Cool Pam. I like the sentiment. I also need to give blood as I haven't done for a few years and it bugs me every time I hear a national plea. Then I forget about it again. Grrrrr at myself. Need to get my act together! :grumble:0
