The spirit of Valentine <3
AnnaPixie
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So, when i was a kid the spirit of Valentines wasn't just for couples, it was for singles to let their feelings flow to someone they have a crush on!! Or fancy, as we say here in UK , PJ! 
But just to retain dignity and be cool, the card was anonymous!! :huh: I dont know if you did/do this in America?? But we'd either post a card with "Guess who?" or "?" or give some kind of clue "I have brown hair"...........etc And the question posed would be "Will you be my Valentine?" or just "Happy Valentines"
So, seeing as email and PM's and texts are the modern day comms, I guess that tradition is pretty impossible now? Although you could use a mate's phone so an unknown number came up? :bigsmile: I don't know, what do kids do these days?
Anyway, in the spirit of Valentine, I'm going to send a text to a crush!!!
Are you ?? An MFP crush would be good. Or someone IRL that doesnt know. Or just someone you have feelings for that has a pretty good idea..........
Go on, I dare ya!!
But just to retain dignity and be cool, the card was anonymous!! :huh: I dont know if you did/do this in America?? But we'd either post a card with "Guess who?" or "?" or give some kind of clue "I have brown hair"...........etc And the question posed would be "Will you be my Valentine?" or just "Happy Valentines"
So, seeing as email and PM's and texts are the modern day comms, I guess that tradition is pretty impossible now? Although you could use a mate's phone so an unknown number came up? :bigsmile: I don't know, what do kids do these days?
Anyway, in the spirit of Valentine, I'm going to send a text to a crush!!!
Are you ?? An MFP crush would be good. Or someone IRL that doesnt know. Or just someone you have feelings for that has a pretty good idea..........
Go on, I dare ya!!
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I have no crush :ohwell:0
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I have no crush :ohwell:
OMG MM!! Not even ONE??? Find one! Make one up! An ex?? Just tell someone Happy Val-Day..........lol
Spread the love girlfriend!!! Or make someone's day!! 0 -
I have no crush :ohwell:
OMG MM!! Not even ONE??? Find one! Make one up! An ex?? Just tell someone Happy Val-Day..........lol
Spread the love girlfriend!!! lol
Nope not a one. Haven't had one in months. I have so many guy friends and not interested in any of them.0 -
I don't recall it being anonymous when I was a kid, but it was much more of a friendly gesture than solely a romantic one. Can't speak for kids these days as I have no idea what they do!0
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Here's a 'modern' Valentines poem c: 1784 :laugh:The modern cliché Valentine's Day poem can be found in the collection of English nursery rhymes Gammer Gurton's Garland (1784):
The rose is red, the violet's blue,
The honey's sweet, and so are you.
Thou art my love and I am thine;
I drew thee to my Valentine:
The lot was cast and then I drew,
And Fortune said it shou'd be you
I think I might text that one. Mind you, it's a bit girly, right?? I mean, meant for a girl?? :bigsmile:0 -
I don't recall it being anonymous when I was a kid, but it was much more of a friendly gesture than solely a romantic one. Can't speak for kids these days as I have no idea what they do!
Ohhhh, perhaps that was a British thing then??
Here's a quick except fromWiki:In 1797, a British publisher issued The Young Man's Valentine Writer, which contained scores of suggested sentimental verses for the young lover unable to compose his own. Printers had already begun producing a limited number of cards with verses and sketches, called "mechanical valentines," and a reduction in postal rates in the next century ushered in the less personal but easier practice of mailing Valentines. That, in turn, made it possible for the first time to exchange cards anonymously, which is taken as the reason for the sudden appearance of racy verse in an era otherwise prudishly Victorian.[49]
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It was totally annon when I was younger. Loved it!
I am sending messages/texts to many tomorrow. Share the love.
There is also a movement to turn V day into a day of generosity. I will look for some opportunities to do that.
Beats drinking and crying over the lack of romantic love in my life!0 -
No crush here.... but, I'll be waiting by my phone to see how the little guy's day at school went. He wrote her a nice note inside the card. I'm so nervous for him, but he was smiling all night. I hope he's still smiling so big tomorrow!! 0
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No crush here.... but, I'll be waiting by my phone to see how the little guy's day at school went. He wrote her a nice note inside the card. I'm so nervous for him, but he was smiling all night. I hope he's still smiling so big tomorrow!!
I'll need updates ASAP!0 -
No crush here.... but, I'll be waiting by my phone to see how the little guy's day at school went. He wrote her a nice note inside the card. I'm so nervous for him, but he was smiling all night. I hope he's still smiling so big tomorrow!!
I wish him the best of luck0 -
I think of Valentine's day as a "love" day rather than a "day for lovers" exclusively.
So yes, I think you can celebrate love and your past, present or future relationships on that day. Even b!tch and moan about the other sex on that day is fine. :laugh:0 -
Got a crush, but won't be telling them, too much of a wuss for that, haven't decided if any sign there that risking friendship will have a good result!
Wished another friend happy valentines day but she knows nothing more meant in that.0 -
Love will tear us apart...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHYOXyy1ToI
Just received this one in an email too... So embarassing...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnyKkA05nYw 0 -
No crush here.... but, I'll be waiting by my phone to see how the little guy's day at school went. He wrote her a nice note inside the card. I'm so nervous for him, but he was smiling all night. I hope he's still smiling so big tomorrow!!
That is TOO cute! I'm sure it will be everything that he dreams
Happy Valentine's Day, Peeps!0 -
Just received this one in an email too... So embarassing...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnyKkA05nYw
LMAO!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: 0 -
Happy Valentine's Day, Peeps!
Happy Valentines Sam!! 0 -
Happy Valentines Peeps! I hope we all find love this year!! 0
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Anyway, in the spirit of Valentine, I'm going to send a text to a crush!!!
Just got it, thanks! Now who gave you my number?
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Anyway, in the spirit of Valentine, I'm going to send a text to a crush!!!
Just got it, thanks! Now who gave you my number?
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OMG! It was supposed to be anonymous........ :blushing: :blushing:0 -
No crush here.... but, I'll be waiting by my phone to see how the little guy's day at school went. He wrote her a nice note inside the card. I'm so nervous for him, but he was smiling all night. I hope he's still smiling so big tomorrow!!
I'll need updates ASAP!
I told him that he has to call me right away after school! I'm not pacing yet, but probably will be by then....his first big crush...lol0 -
I woke up to this text waiting for me: "We should have woke making love!!!! Happy Valentine's Day".
What??? Came from someone I went out with a couple of times. Maybe he's reading this board Anna and took your advice??0 -
No crush here.... but, I'll be waiting by my phone to see how the little guy's day at school went. He wrote her a nice note inside the card. I'm so nervous for him, but he was smiling all night. I hope he's still smiling so big tomorrow!!
I'll need updates ASAP!
I told him that he has to call me right away after school! I'm not pacing yet, but probably will be by then....his first big crush...lol
We are all anxious to hear how it works out for him also!!!0 -
Have a crush, but she is already taken. So no plans to send out any valentines.0
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I have a crush, it's called the gym and I was going to crush it today! (I made a funny!) But noooo, the universe had other plans. Yesterday I cracked one of my back bottom molars from eating some popcorn and it hurts to eat or drink anything now. I now have a hot date with my dentist when I get off work in 20 mins.0
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I sent out a few Happy Valentines....and got a few. Then - at work - the phone rings, and my coworker says it is T--the guy who wanted no physical contact--I didnt' believe her. I pick up the phone and AAAAHHH--- it is him!!! He says he just wanted to wish me a Happy Valentines Day and did I have plans for tonight? I said yes..............I was going to group dinner........and then he says "Well I want you to know I haven't forgotten about you and hope you haven't forgotten about me"
Ugh....though I am sure it took guts for him to call....not exactly ideal0 -
I woke to a happy valentine text from Mr. smooth (hes only been trying to get in my pants for about 2 years now lol....) So of course I sent him a happy valentines back by the way to all my peeps
(I refused to wear red to work today cause nothing I own is work appropriate :blushing: so my boss attacked my with heart stickers :huh: )
Happy valentines day :flowerforyou: :smooched: :flowerforyou: :smooched: :flowerforyou: :smooched: 0 -
I do have a crush but he isn't available. Such as life.....
I have wonderful friends and I have my two boys....so I am not alone. :flowerforyou:0 -
I am having a great time texting friends and telling them how much I love and appreciate them in my life. Am very happy today. :flowerforyou:0
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I sent my valentine message and got one back and we've been texting all day :bigsmile: 0
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No crush here.... but, I'll be waiting by my phone to see how the little guy's day at school went. He wrote her a nice note inside the card. I'm so nervous for him, but he was smiling all night. I hope he's still smiling so big tomorrow!!
I am loving this story. Can't wait to hear how it went. He has lots of us rootin' for him!!0
