How have I gotten into this situation . . . again?!?! February is quite the bittersweet month for me. It goes like this: Feb. 10th is my girlfriends birthday, Feb. 13th is my mothers birthday, and of course, the big bulls eye on the calender that strikes fear into the hearts of millions of ill-prepared boyfriends and husbands who are all active practitioners of procrastination, Valentines Day. But, I can't say that I dread these days completely. I'm happy for my girlfriend and my mom on their birthdays, it makes me glad that they're not dead yet, and Valentines Day is alright in its own way. I mean, you all know it was way cool back in elementary school when it was a legitimate holiday but now, as a non-single adult, it's evolved into a malevolent coin sucking monster that has been hyped up to unattainable heights. Have you seen any of these jewelry commercials? No one can pull off moves like that. Well maybe Antonio Banderas but an average guy like me? I can only wish. You know what I got my girlfriend for her birthday? I made her a comic book. I haven't gotten my mom anything yet, and my V-Day plans look eerily similar to my plans for ten years from now (I have no fuckin idea). Anyways, maybe if I spent less time writing this and more time brainstorming I could pull of some kick ass Adam Brody casanova maneuver. We'll see what happens. I'm hoping an idea will land in my lap within the next hour or so.
I'm glad you're sooo pumped for Valentine's day! I love you too. ;)Actually, I think it's a little hyped up as well, but I found a steal at the mall here, so I am totally prepped for it. And you're not. Whats new?
Good point señor. I remember Valentines Day in elementary school, everyone gave everyone else a Valentine in the little boxes that you had decorated and placed on your desk. Now, Valentines Day is, more or less, a holiday that says, "If you care about anyone romantically than you need to empty your wallet because tonight you are giving her dinner and an expensive gift (AT THE LEAST)". Why is it that we only got candy for holidays as a kid? Valentines Day, Christmas, Halloween, all those days meant candy and mutual caring for everyone. As you grow up, it just becomes: Valentines Day - Romance for you and your significant other, but laid on thick because today is Valentines Day. Christmas - Gifts for everyone you have at least a moderately good relationship with and hope that the gifts you get don't suck, and that the gifts you give don't suck in comparison. Halloween - Either stay at home handing out candy with your parents, watching scary movies, or dressing up, getting drunk, and/or causing mischief (actually I'm not complaining about Halloween. That's fun).
I leave on this note: Why do (the majority of) holidays have to grow into more of a task than a celebration? Isn't the point to take a break from the norm and celebrate an intended aspect? In all honesty, I would just call most holidays "Excessive Capitalistic Ritual Indulgence Day" with a specific, sub-text, theme.
P.S. Is it just me or is it funny that the acronym for Valentines Day is VD?