And so tomorrow’s it. Some couples really look forward to a day of showing their love by exchanging gifts or going for a nice dinner (speaking of which, check out Amelia’s take on the top 3 restaurants to go with your loved one on THE day). Others don’t celebrate it at all, dismissing it either as:
a) A big conspiracy by companies (think of the money florists, candy stores and jewellers stand to make!)
b) A game of one-upsmanship by boyfriends (“OMG look at the bouquet he just gave her” etc etc)
c) An insincere show of love, since it is only expected on one day of the entire year
d) All of the above
We’ve all heard about the negative aspects of Valentine’s Day. However, I was pleasantly surprised the other day by what my friend Jonny said to me:
” Valentine’s Day is also Friendship Day. So this year, me and Shermeen have decided to spend time with our friends instead.”
I really liked what he said. Somehow, I feel that we take our friends for granted more so than our significant other.
So here’s my proposal: This Valentine’s Day, instead of splurging on chocolates, or an expensive dinner, or a freaking $100 giant teddy bear (!), why not spend quality time with your close friends instead?
As for me, I’ll be working tomorrow.
[aside: check out Frujch's Brown Bag Promotion]
I think the average gestation period for humans is 9 months 1 week, and alot of babies are born between mid november to early december. This comment is not so much a matter of math nor biology as it is chemistry.
So let’s all give our november friends’ parents a big wink this Valentine’s Day
Amelia: Yeah I know it’s Friendship Day too, but I just think it’s quite rare for a couple to deliberately decide to spend the day with their friends instead of with each other. And yes, the feeling is mutual my dear! (and our class is on wednesday, hehe)
MM: *wink wink* indeed!
Oh man yes yes wednesday, heh. Have a great day babe! I just posted a really simple salmon dish on my site, its one of my favourite things to cook! Super easy and delish.