Now that “V-Day” is over, allow me to vent, ah convey, my thoughts. As you read, keep in mind the image of Charlie Brown waiting hopelessly by his mailbox. Not that I ever felt bitter about Valentine’s Day; the holiday created by card companies, the Hallmark channel, and candy makers to celebrate the love of, well, love.
After moving into the family home a few years back, I decided Valentine’s Day should be special for my dad and brother. Neither showed excitement over the meal and dessert I prepared. I finished eating the brownies after they both went to bed.
To celebrate this year, I guess I could have covered a tissue box with aluminum foil. You know, in memory of elementary school when teachers distributed a list of classmate’s names. I would give, and receive, a valentine from everyone, even though I didn’t speak to 75 % of my classmates and 90% of them didn’t speak to me. Again, I’m not bitter.
My newspaper featured an article by Jamie Hopps, “Single? How to survive Valentine’s Day.” He (or maybe she) suggested that I and all other singles, “Spend time with the real love of your life: your dog.”
I would have hugged my dog a few extra times except, oh wait, I don’t have a dog. Would Hopps say I have no real love? Or does it count that my friends’ dog enjoys licking and chewing my ear? She may have even attempted to stick her tongue in my mouth once or twice. I’m not telling whether or not she seceded.
Hopps also suggested that singles tackle a big project on Valentine’s Day, such as cleaning out the car. I didn’t clean out my car, but my car did clean me out, out of more than $400. The car’s ignition gizmo* died on Valentine afternoon. Perhaps the handsome ignition suffered from fatal attraction for a beautiful starter.
Hopps did offer one bit of helpful Valentine’s info. He reported that although St Valentine was the patron saint of love, he was also the patron saint of plagues. Does this mean love is in reality a “love-sick” plague?
As you can easily see, my V-day will never inspire a new greeting card design or a Hallmark movie. But I didn’t get struck down with the plague.
I guess it was a good Valentine’s Day after all.
* “Gizmo” – an expensive car part
Happy belated Valentine’s Day ! Lol
Dear Mark,
Sorry that my people weren’t cooperative and couldn’t plan Valentine’s dinner like they usually do. 🙁 (Stupid germs!) I’m excited to get a mention on the blog today and promise to resume the ear chewing and face licking the next time I see you. 😉
Love,
Mollie {woof}
Mollie, you are even smarter than I thought – good typing skills!