Today’s Music: Matthew Sweet – Girlfriend
“Buy roses.”
“Buy Chocolate!”
“SHE WON’T BELIEVE YOU LOVE HER UNLESS YOU BUY A LOAD OF CRAP!!!”
Meh.
Things I really don’t like about Valentines Day:
- Anyone that ever grew a flower for money
- Some of the music that is repurposed. Fiona Apple transcribed for harp and clarinet does not give me the warm fuzzies
- The franticicity. In all sincerity, love should be celebrated.
Every. Single. Day. I don’t understand why there’s such freneticness around a manufactured holiday. Seriously, stuff starts showing up now the day after Christmas.
- Hallmark. The perfect words for that special someone. One point eight million special someones. Stop monetizing my emotions.
And they’re never stacked with the right size envelopes.
Things I love about Valentines Day:
- I cherish and adore The Most Wonderful Girl In The Universe. All the time.
Valentines Day is when my behavior looks absolutely normal.
(Actually, it’s the only day my behavior looks absolutely normal.)
(Except for Dia De Los Muertos, but that’s a different post…)
- With a little bit of cleverness, it’s easy to avoid all the other crazies.
I’ll try to leave work on time tonight. That should get me home a little before TMWGITU. I’ll have time to spread the blanket in the living room, set up some other effects (she reads this blog, so I can’t be too specific), and get ready for our mid-winter picnic.
I’ll get in the kitchen and start cooking. We have fresh mozzarella, creme fraiche, salmon and cherry tomatoes.
It will be delicious.
While the salmon is in the oven, I’ll make the whipped cream. It will have a smidge of vanila and a dash of sugar.
All of that will fit nicely in the desert pastry shells.
She’ll get home, and I’ll help her out of her coat, give her a kiss and a long hug.
I’ll tell her that I love her, several times, even though she already knows. It’s written on my face and everything I do.
Maybe I’ll pour her a drink, maybe just a soda.
We’ll sit on the blanket and share a meal prepared with love, and eaten with love.
I’ll tell her I love her a bunch more times.
At some point, I’ll slide in behind her and give her a back rub.
After that, who can say
(We both have to work Friday, so probably just go to sleep next to each other and wake up next to each other)
(She’ll probably steal the blankets.)
(Again.)
The only difference between tomorrow and a regular day will probably be that tomorrow, everyone is in a tizzy of love, instead of just us…
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Anyone that ever grew a flower for money – Good One!
Sounds like you have nice plans! Enjoy!
I get to spend about 10 hrs at work today with kids in loooove and hopped up on sugar and more sugar and more….
But then you’ll get to go home to Mr Whitelady!
Sounds like a good finish to any day.
I smile knowing you are one of the true romantics who celebrate your love every day. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and TMWGITU!!
Thanks Susan!
The nice part of Valntines Day really is that our sappiness is publicly acceptable for the day.
Love it!! Sap away!!
Someone who is as demonstrative as you, when it comes to love, should get annoyed with all this Valentine’s Day hoopla. I think everyone could take a lesson from the Guapo book of love.
Yes, I said that.
Sounds like a very sweet and romantic evening. Enjoy your plans and that delicious meal.
Grippy
Thank you, Grippy!
I’m not sure the Guapo book of Love would be appropriate for children.
(It’s a picture book.)
(hehehe)
Smooth – I’ve got cod for dinner – are we related?
Obviously we are kindred romantical spirits, GfB.
Just breaking the seal on the CD of The Xylophone Tribute To Anthrax I bought today to pep things up.
After that go with Pat Boone – In A Metal Mood.
How could she refuse after such a sonic serenade?
AMEN! Cheers to you and TMWGITU!!
Thanks Ginger!
And to you and Mountain Man.
that sounds like the best Valentines gift any gal could receive.. enjoy the meal and don’t let her steal ALL the covers.
Thank you fpp, and I only wish there was a way to stop her.
Sigh…
What a wonderful eve you have planned! (Of course my brain starts thinking of the ONE question: “And how is this night different than all the other nights??” The answer? “Creme fraiche!”) (The love, well, that is *always* there.) It sounds beautiful. Have a happy!
You know, I’m going to have to look at our recipes and find out why we use creme fraiche so rarely, Asplenia.
Thanks!
Awww, you sweetie pie you……..you must be related to my husband…..he is up and gone WAY before I get up…but he never leaves without a kiss goodbye…and the day doesn’t end without a kiss goodnight….so like you, he shows it every day
Wow, you’ve put me in some great company, zannyro!
The morning and night time kisses are the perfect bookends to the day.
I think you’ve earned being inducted into the “Romantics Hall of Fame”…
Well said and a great plan. Happy Valentine’s Day to TMWGITU and you! Enjoy …. and don’t forget an extra blanket.
Thanks Frank!
No extra blankets.
She already has them all.
Sigh…
Ha ha … so find one and hide it in case you need it.
As for us, I received my typical Valentine of … brace yourself … .black licorice. (There is a reason – from Christmas to early April we have Christmas, each of our birthdays, and our anniversary).
Of course I gave her a nice necklace I brought back from my trip that actually is her birthday present (which is in a month). Besides, I wanted her to have it before the bill arrives on the credit card statement.
Ha! I hate buying presents for my girl too far ahead of the event – I can never resist giving them to her right away.
Have a great Valentines day Frank, and if she kisses you after you’ve eaten the black licorice, she’s definitely a keeper!
(But yyou already knew that.)
The licorice test … brilliant!
Can I come over to eat before the back rubbing commences?
Grab a fork and come on down, Rutabaga!
Hee hee … Oh you bettcha!
A perfect obligatory Valentine’s Day post! Your celebration sounds delightful.
Thank you Sandy! It’s the company that makes it fun.
After seeing what you have planned, I’m thinking maybe I let my husband off too easily by telling him I don’t want to do anything…
We’re not Valentine’s Day people. He treats me special all the time. Really he does. And I suspect your lady feels the same.
I’m sure you treat him special all the time too. Maybe you could surprise him with an indoor picnic, Carrie!
Throw in some money for the kids to go out to dinner, and it could be a wonderful evening…
Sounds lovely, but he won’t be home tonight. Just me and the kids. Karate fights, farts, and penis talk are in my immediate future…
That sounds like a typical date night out with my husband, Carrie!!
Hahaha. You guys sound like quite the wild couple!
Love love love…( sing to the tune of The Beatles) I love that you CHERISH yer girl. Wonderful. And you are so right on about the envelope thing. And I think I may have found the right guy As we are going on a brewery tour this evening to all of our ‘spots’ in da hood that we love. In case you don’t know this, Denver has a brewery about every 10 feet, and we live in the Mecca neighborhood of brewery pub
The true test of love after a pub crawl is how you react to each other the next day, after you’ve seen each other at your drunken stumbling best!
(My girl just laughs at me, but quietly, to not upset the hangover.)
Have a great time, Speedo!
Awwwww….very sweet. You are both lucky to have each other. Cherish all the time you have together…Hubby and I do! Happy Heart Day!
Best advice ever!
Thanks Rogue
Awwwe, you big softy
Have a wonderful evening!
Shh – don’t tell anyone Joe…
Monetising emotions, I love that. Happy Valentines day to both of you
Thanks Hyper – have a great day with B-Man!
Just plain briliant… the dia de la muerta thing cracked me up…
Thanks PMAO! Always a pleasure to get a laugh out of you.
Not everybody knows about that holiday.
The only think I like about Valentine’s Day is the cheap candy the day after…
We have enough trouble getting rid of the chocolate santas before easter (when the chocolate bunnies come in!)
Well, really I only care about the Reese’s candy.
You are a delight, Guap.
And I think we get along so well because I am a confirmed blanket thief, too. Finder’s keepers.
Thanks Elyse!
And if I find a 12 step for my beloved wifes’ blanket issue, I’ll be sure and pass it along to Mr Fifty Four and a Half.
We started having separate blankets several years ago. Then cover it up with a big comforter. We have remained married as a result.
Don’t tell her I said this, but having to snuggle closer to her to stay under the blanket is definitely worth it!
You sneak. Your secret is safe with me.
Guapo, yeah, you don’t need any monetizing V-day card! Wow, I want to come over for dinner. Your wife is one lucky woman. Happy Valentine’s Day to you both!
You’re more than welcome for dinner, Bumble.
And a happy day to you too!
Thanks! It sounds so yummy.
Awwww! You’re one of the good ones, Guap. I won’t wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day since you obviously GET that it isn’t a once-a-year thing. So Happy Thursday to you and TMWGITU!
Thanks so much, Madame.
And to you and Mr Weebles, I hope you have a great day!
Thanks Weebs!
I bet you and Mr Weebles are quite demonstrative to each other.
A tizzy of love! I love it! You are obviously one of the special ones (as is my lovely Mr S) We met at the end of October, I was proposed to on 4th January and we married that year in August, having know each other only about 10 months. This is our 47th year together come October and the ‘tizzy of love’ is still with us!
Love to you two, hope you have a wonderful evening and feel properly smug that the rest of the world catches up with you today.
All the best to you both
Thanks MBT.
I hope both of our tizzys last a long, glorious time!
Fantastic! Way to treat each other right every day and today too! You’re very lucky to have one another.
Tried to boycott Vday myself for all of your reasons above, but the hubs wasn’t having it. Another excuse to give him a bouquet of food. Today’s bouquet = 6 salamis. Past bouquets = candy bars with jerky, and chocolate covered fruit. Practical, pretty, and tasty. We won’t be doing anything romantic though. I’d just end up puking in his mouth.
If he helps clean you up after the vomit, then that might be the most romantic thing I’ve ever heard of, Quirky!
A wonderful Valentine’s agenda! So, I’m wondering if you would consider providing consulting services to other mere males? Actually in all seriousness, my hubby was wonderful on Valentine’s Day (yesterday for us)
Glad to hear you had a good time, Raiser!
(And I bet he’s wonderful every other day of the year too.)
Me? I prefer DDLM to Hallmark Day, which is what I have called it for years. I hope you and TMWGITU enjoy the quiet whilst the rest of the attached and desperate world franticks.
It was great to have a nice quiet night with my girl, Red!
Such a romantic. It’s no surprise that women the world over break down in tears at the knowledge that your heart belongs to another.
And while I think you’re speaking to a larger point and perhaps not intending it literally, I think you should give professional flower-growers a break. A lot of them are doing what they love, and while they are trying to make a profit, that’s probably not what drove most of ‘em into the flower biz in the first place.
Happy Valentine’s, Guap!
Yeah, but where were they all when I was single, Smak?
And you’re absolutely right. My rant is directed more at the FTDs and 1-800-Flowers of the world than the independent sellers.
So I formally apologize to them, and hope they keep up the good work.
Hope you and yours had a fun day too!
I have to agree with Smaktakula El Guapo! You are a prince among men & an example we can hold up to our spouses “I want you to be like him!”
I’m in talks now to start selling six-packs of me so everyone can have one!
I’ll put my order in for one (or 2?) right now, if I may!
Cute ideas, you guys have a wonderful evening!
Thanks Enchanted!
Oh Guapoooooo – you have the best plans for you & TMWGITU! I think it’s sweet you like to treat her like this every day, she’s a very lucky lady! I got some Hershey Kisses – he didn’t forget!
He remembered your birthday and Valentines Day?
You’re getting him well trained, Benze!
Hope the two of you have a great night!
Love it!
Why thank you, SillyG!
You two sound like a match made in heaven. Isn’t it nice to come home, and be home, for someone you love. What a dear you are to do the cooking for your picnic. Hope you’re having/had a wonderful evening! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thanks Maddie!
I usually do the cooking, but I enjoy it, since it’s for her.
(And a wonderful evening was had!)
Sorry I didnt get here yesterday… hope your day was great.. i knew your obligatory post would end up being a …sigh.. thats amazing..
thank you and TMGITU.. for showing me it’s possible. you two are.. amazing. …the reason they invented V-day.. love like that deserves its own day.. and you still go and make it evveryday… you really get it.. and that is very specail.
you two are blessed to have found each other.. don;t let go. ever. .
Thanks so much, LizzieC!
She is the keeper of my heart.
I know it and it is a beautiful thing.. you two make it possible to keep believing..
Nicely said, Guap. Love her every day – that’s the best Valentine!
Your list does remind me of my daughter’s FB status yesterday. Wrote she:
“Yes, let’s celebrate Christians being persecuted by Romans. Forget the story of the saint Valentine’s Day is supposed to honor. No instead, buy stuffed gorillas, send our kids to school with cardboard squares stamped with Barbie or Batman with moronic phrases, and fight for a dinner reservation at an overpriced restaurant.
I really don’t care about how we as Americans commercialize holidays. They’re fun. But this holiday grates on my nerves.”
Thanks Stacy!
Sadly, the significance of many holidays fades over time to where it’s just a day off or a note on the calendar…
Though I agree with your daughter’s sentiments.
Pure fantasticitude!! (As opposed to Fantasticicide, which of course is dying by fantastic). Any guy who can successfully combine, salmon, whipped cream, a back rub, and an unValentines deserves several smooches and a slap on the butt from TMWGITU. I hope it was splendid…..
It was a great night, with lots of snuggling, Laura!
(just like every night!)
(hehehe)
You guys are awesome! I worked morning on V-Day, and Joe worked night. We don’t go nuts over it either, but like you said, love should be celebrated EVERY day! I did come home to flowers and a Walking Dead comic book though.
And I made him lasagna when he got home!
Thanks Nicole!
Sound like you guys found a way to enjoy it even with work.
A good lasgana is one of the purer expressions of love.
Gosh freaking AWWWWW!!! This is so ridiculously amazing! You two are a lucky couple to have each other!
Thanks Jill!
And I appreciate that luck (and her) everyday of the week.
I like flower! I like receiving flowers from my boyfriend at Valentine’s Day!
If he doesnt do that … I will wuahhhhhhhhhhhh