I choo-choo-choose you
Feb. 14th, 2005 01:11 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
charliesmumSeems the majority of the people on my flist are less than thrilled with this most Hallmarky of holidays. Well, I have a suggestion.
Remember when you were a child at school, and everyone got cards regardless of rank, since 'fairness' took president over who liked whom. All the cards had pictures of cartoons or licensed characters with some silly pun, and a little space for 'to' and 'from'. No pressure, no commitment.
Even if you didn't do the card thing, much time was spent cutting hearts out of construction paper, and there was usually cupcakes. Valentine's day had as much impact on us as St. Patrick's day, really. IT was an excuse to get away from school work for awhile, have a party and wear really bright colors.
So why not go back to that frame of mind? Who cares if it's a boyfriend or a girlfriend, send a card to the people you like, or just say 'Happy Valentine's Day!' Buy yourself a flower, wear a cheerful color, smile at people.
Let's make this a day that's not about lovers but about love.
And if that doesn't work, just remember that tomorrow all the chocolate will be 1/2 off!
Remember when you were a child at school, and everyone got cards regardless of rank, since 'fairness' took president over who liked whom. All the cards had pictures of cartoons or licensed characters with some silly pun, and a little space for 'to' and 'from'. No pressure, no commitment.
Even if you didn't do the card thing, much time was spent cutting hearts out of construction paper, and there was usually cupcakes. Valentine's day had as much impact on us as St. Patrick's day, really. IT was an excuse to get away from school work for awhile, have a party and wear really bright colors.
So why not go back to that frame of mind? Who cares if it's a boyfriend or a girlfriend, send a card to the people you like, or just say 'Happy Valentine's Day!' Buy yourself a flower, wear a cheerful color, smile at people.
Let's make this a day that's not about lovers but about love.
And if that doesn't work, just remember that tomorrow all the chocolate will be 1/2 off!
