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Valentine's Day is the epitome of Capitalism and it's rampant abuse of iut's ability to place you under it's thumb and make you do things you don't necessarily want to do. We should all revolt agaisnt this wretched misuse of power.



I still don't know what to get my girlfriend

My 3 biggest loves are my kids and hubby of course. I typically buy some chocolates for the kids, but devote most any valentine energy I might have to my husband and romance.

We usually go out for dinner and make an effort to spend quality time together...and alone.

That's a good question. I haven't, yet, done any planning.

How about a day at Ugly's Spa? You know, some fragrant bathy stuff, bubbles, massages, foot rubs, a glass of champagne with or some kind of champagne cocktail with a strawberry/cherry in it. Don't forget the lipstick.

..or a poem.

As far as holidays go, Valentines Day is a favorite of mine. It's low pressure. I don't have to meet, greet or even think about the big family and pool of friends. It reminds and encourages me to cherish my love, and I can pretty much count on good sex sporting multiple orgasms.

We took advantage of the fact we had a sitter and celebrated last weekend. We usually try to do something for each other because I think it's thoughtless to ***** to your loved one about how going out of your way for them is capitalist brainwash, but if all I get is a handmade card because money's tight, then I'm content.

Edit- it never occurred to me to celebrate this with kids, but the little paper flowers I get from Jr. are precious to me.

Edited, Feb 11th 2010 9:21am by Atomicflea

People are weak if they feel "forced" to do anything by Madison Avenue and are only aware of their own weakness when they feel resentful for it.


It's a Catholic feast day to commemorate St. Valentine, martyr of pre-Christian Rome, arrested for performing marriage ceremonies for Christian couples*.


We acknowledge it. I don't think Flea "proves" her love on the day but she (and I) might make an extra show of affection.


We kind of did "Valentine's Day" last weekend but we'll spend some extra time together this weekend.


*So it goes, anyway. There's actually three Saint Valentines in the Catholic martyrdom rolls

Vday is usually low key for us. We do include the kiddos by getting them a small box of chocolate and a card. I think thats more for us to see their faces light up when they see something special and placed where they sit at the table than anything. Plus with 1 kid in school and the other in preschool, the hand out Valentines Day things there so I guess I look at it as all inclusive. But the MR and I try to do something special but not over the top for the two of us. I dont need a specific holiday to know he loves me or to tell him I love him. I think it's pretty obvious. But it is nice to have one day to use as a reminder to take a step back from everyday life and appreciate your loved ones. Commercialized? Sure. But you dont have to buy into that aspect of the holiday.
As for what we're doing, we're doing more than normal this year as my mom moved down and can come to watch the kids overnight. So for the first time in almost 3 years, the MR and I are taking off Saturday night to see Avatar in 3d (finally!!!) we're going to check out an authentic Spanish Tapas restaurant and hope its as good as the one we left back in Mass, and then we're getting a hotel room for the night. And probably pass out for our first full nights sleep without interruption in years

Here poem. Courtesy of Nobby.





Edited, Feb 11th 2010 4:32pm by Elinda

I think it's about people you love in general. Thankfully, the US hasn't gone as far as Japan, where women are expected to provide not only chocolates, but home made chocolates, for every male (or female) above them in authority where they work.

Husband is getting a cake with a heart in the middle. He saw it after I was looking at the website Pikko linked on Facebook, and was drooling instantly, so I promised him I'd give it a shot.

No need for that. When the ***** on top is dry, the cake's ready.

I have to do stuff for the girlfriend, but tend to get rewarded for it.

So it's win-win.

I did this 2 years ago I gave Elne the same card 2 years in a row. She was a bit upset, until I told her that It was the perfect card so of course she got it again.


We don't do much, maybe an extra snuggle or flogging. I do make dinner, but then I do that most nights.
Not doing it because we are supposed to do it.


St. Valentine is also credited with giving women money for their dowry, allowing them to get married.

You have a 13" wang, don't you?

Because that's the only way that sorry-*** line works. Good for you.