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Tuesday, February 14, 2006 I HEART YOU. I REALLY REALLY HEART YOU. Happy Valentines Day.I’m not a big fan of holidays. I’ve found as the years go on that the true spirit of most holidays have been squashed by crass commercialism. At this moment Target employees feverishly scurry about tearing down the valentine displays and decorations, replacing them with St. Patty’s and Easter décor, while 4th of July fireworks and back to school supplies wait on deck. Valentines Day seems to be geared towards women. This, in and of itself, is the making of a disaster, at least in my opinion. The gifts: The typical gifts associated with V-day are confusing to me. Let’s discuss… Candy/Chocolates: While it is true that everyone likes candy of some sort, mass amounts of it as a gift may not be a good idea. Yet, some genius convinced us it was. To me it’s like the bearer saying “Here honey, I bought you 2 more inches to your thighs and a little more jiggle to your tummy.” Not to mention that this gift may be the very thing that pushes your significant others New Years resolution to loose 10 pounds right over the edge and shuck it all. Flowers: First of all, while most know a red rose is supposed to be a symbol of love, you will find your last second attempt to find said roses in stock at the local flower shop, may be your ultimate demise. What you most likely will find is in stock is a pretty bouquet of Michaelmas Daisies (translation: Do not write or speak to me; I can never love you). Plus, they die. It’s like saying “I love you honey, here is a symbol of my love, now watch it die.” Jewelry: Not a big fan, but that’s just me. The few pieces of jewelry my hubby has gotten me were unique pendants from artisans. That meant something. Now, while big diamonds are a very important testimony of love for some women, for others it is nothing more than bragging rights, which to me instantly turns that “gesture of love” into worthless crap. The players: I think V-day puts a lot of pressure on men. Hold that thought…. The fiancé: Right now there is a young girl quietly sobbing at her desk because her fiancé did not wish her a happy V-day before she left for work this morning. Granted, she didn’t wish him a happy V-day, apparently the rules are the man is supposed to say it first. While my gut instinct was to callously yell at the girl to “pull her shit together” or “get used to it.” I simply said, “He probably wants to surprise you.” But seriously dear, you’ve set your standards too high. I can only imagine this poor sap driving to work listening to the radio and the DJ say “Happy Valentines day listeners” and the guy yelling “SHIT” as he cuts off the other 30 drivers around him who are all trying to exit the freeway to the nearest drugstore in hopes to find at least some candy hearts and wilted flower still in stock. The people I want to slap: While I can feel somewhat sad for the girl and her fiancé and how they will now spend this special “day of love” working out this “issue”, I have no tolerance for the woman who steps arrogantly into the office shoving her “score” in everyone’s face. Especially poor sobbing girl. I want to ask them “Is this really what love means to you?”, but I won’t because I know I will spend the rest of the day depressed because the answer I’m sure will be “yes.” Because it will confirm that the spirit of the holiday has truly been lost. Why do people feel they need to wait for a holiday to express themselves? And why is it so expected? For me it’s the little things all through the year that mean so much more than an expected box of chocolates, a fist of flowers or shiny rocks on one particular holiday. For you guys out there, take a deep breath and trudge through the day, you’ll make it. And then on some random day, take her out to dinner; maybe give her some token of your affection – just because. And ladies, you know what your guy wants; any day is good for him. posted by me | 12:39 PM | 3 comments Comments: Post a Comment Now there is an excellent expose' on the Valentine's Day "holiday". The only jewelry that I find important in a love relationship is "the ring". I am glad that it is not only me that would rather have random acts of affection all year round. # posted by the other sarah : 2/18/2006 5:47 PMHow weird. Babyjewles posted a comment and it isn't showing up. Blogger has been really weird lately. Back to Blog |
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