I choo-choo-choose you

[charliesmum]

Seems 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!

Comments

[lizzyrose89.livejournal.com]

You know, you are the second person on my F-list to suggest that today. I know intelligent people!

[slammerkinbabe.livejournal.com]

Happy Valentine's Day charliesmum! You are teh awesome!!!

[cactus-wren.livejournal.com]

Funny you should mention the kiddie parties at school. I just came home from visiting both of my daughters' class parties. What a madhouse. I'm not feeling well, so I couldn't bring myself to stay. But from what I could see, they will both be bringing home treatbags stuffed with goodies & they'll be all sugared up from the cookies, candies, etc. But hey, they were having a great time, and that's all that matters, right?

[jessii-6.livejournal.com]

lol
I still think Valentine's day is just a scheme to make us buy more.
well, for me, anyway.. and it's not like we don't have a 'love day' of our own, in mid-August... twise the spending, 'eh? ;)

[zakkati.livejournal.com]

Anything that promotes love has to be a good thing!

[purplemer3.livejournal.com]

I am definitely looking forward to the 1/2 off candy. At the end of the week, I'm heading out to see if I can find 75% off!

Happy Valentines Day!

[dragonwhishes.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I love you, Cyber-Mom. I mean it. You've cheered me up a lot and slapped tons of sense into me when I was moping around.

Thank you.

Re: Happy Valentines Day!

[charliesmum.livejournal.com]

*hugs back* Love you too, Cyber-daughter. I do feel like I see some of me in you - how I was when I was your age. And I think you are a pretty amazing girl. I'm proud to be your Cyber-mom!

Hope you are okay!

Re: Happy Valentines Day!

[dragonwhishes.livejournal.com]

You do? (about the some of you in me thing) Cool! *reads the next sentance* Thank you! And thank you again!

Still a bit depressed. Thank god, however, for cats. They can always cheer me up.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_geekie_/]

*grumps*
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*hugs*
Happy Valentines Day.