Aside from the unwelcome come-hitherish looks from the women at work (or, “Stay away, creep” looks; it is difficult to tell the difference) that are pretty much the same thing I get every day, it was a Tuesday like most Tuesdays. Better than some Tuesdays, actually. All in all, a decent day.
First Valentine’s Day in 4 years spent single, yet I still managed to taste heartbreak! Today marked the last day of my old job and you never truly appreciate how much you love working with your coworkers until you have to say goodbye, eh?
Now let me tell my story: I know I’ve made the right choice because I’ve livin’ on my knees as a contractor for the engineering firm that I’m about to rise up to be a part of.
Nothing has motivated me more than Lin-Manuel’s lyrics over this past year. What’s motivated you!?
I generally don’t like Valentine’s day because I am a cynical and bitter bastard. This year my partner surprised me by disliking it even more than I do. I was probing her expectations trying to bring up the “I’m not getting you shit except maybe a lovingly crafted hand-made card and some goodwill or cuddles” attitude I have. She quickly came back with a complete shut down of any mention of the holiday or gestures related to it.
My Valentine’s day was spectacularly unromantic: I realized around 5 PM that I had no clean clothing to wear tomorrow, at all, so I had to go to the laundromat. But not until after I spent a very long time shoveling out my car, becoming exhausted and drenched and miserable in the process. I ate mediocre pizza alone at the pizza place next to the laundromat while I waited for my clothes to dry. H-a-w-t!
I voted not sure about realationship because it’s 2AM and we just finished our sous vide Valentine’s Day Dinner. Would have gone a lot better (and I would actually be sleeping) if the foodsaver I bought actually worked, meh.
My romantic hubby and I bought cheap gifts (his to me was a $3 pink tee shirt, I bought him $5 grey shorts) used the $2 movie coupons from T-Mobile to see John Wick 2 (a romantic film, just like Deadpool) and had a nice cheap dinner at the local Mexican place. I even was planning to put on a skirt but he said I’d look too dressy next to him in jeans, so I wore jeans too.
25 yrs and we had what for us was a big date night so I’m happy.
To all you who had an unromantic day: it’s just a day and sometime you will have a nice time with someone, don’t worry if it isn’t on Valentine’s Day. Meh (and its forum) love you, as is clear by all the sweet things people do for each other here.
My husband and I didn’t see each other, we work different shifts. He left me a bottle of wine, cooking wine. I left him a can of beans and hot dogs similar to these (but not as pretty) in the fridge. This is why we’ve been married so long
My wife has a bad cold, so the romance was out this year. Hard to do anything with her coughing. Still, we celebrated with a nice rib-eye, wine and a quiet night.
I’ve been married over 23 years, and we’re still in love (well, at least I can vouch for my half of “we”).
That being said, last night was a high school basketball game. She takes tickets, and I run the scoreboard for the school she works for. By the time we got home, we were both spent. Better luck tonight, maybe.
I literally didn’t acknowledge the day. I don’t celebrate, no one wished me happy Valentine’s day. It was a typical Tuesday, bought my man some Popeyes and we passed out in a chicken coma. Oh, I did get a deal on some white chocolate covered strawberries. For me.
On Valentine’s Day, we buy lots of stuff.
All standing in line looking callous, or gruff;
Holding a box or some flowers -
These icons have powers
To garner favor at home, one hopes it’s enough.
/giphy valentine
… I’m building a chin-rest for my revolver. Otherwise, great.
Judaism has it’s own holiday of love, Tu B’Av, and it’s during the summer when the weather is much more cooperative, thank you!
@elipongo
For the most part, we have stuff in pretty decent weather.
YAY lunar calendar + cooperative weather!
Aside from the unwelcome come-hitherish looks from the women at work (or, “Stay away, creep” looks; it is difficult to tell the difference) that are pretty much the same thing I get every day, it was a Tuesday like most Tuesdays. Better than some Tuesdays, actually. All in all, a decent day.
@Charcoalwolfman
First Valentine’s Day in 4 years spent single, yet I still managed to taste heartbreak! Today marked the last day of my old job and you never truly appreciate how much you love working with your coworkers until you have to say goodbye, eh?
Now let me tell my story: I know I’ve made the right choice because I’ve livin’ on my knees as a contractor for the engineering firm that I’m about to rise up to be a part of.
Nothing has motivated me more than Lin-Manuel’s lyrics over this past year. What’s motivated you!?
Happy Fuku day!
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre!
It was OK but you people just totally fucked it up.
No Fuko. That’s how it was!
(and your robot box)
I ate tacos
@awk
You win Valentine’s Day.
@awk Me too! It was Tuesday, after all.
Oh, that was yesterday? Would explain some stuff.
Don’t forget to celebrate Saint Skeletor day. It only comes once a year. Just like every freaking other holiday.
I generally don’t like Valentine’s day because I am a cynical and bitter bastard. This year my partner surprised me by disliking it even more than I do. I was probing her expectations trying to bring up the “I’m not getting you shit except maybe a lovingly crafted hand-made card and some goodwill or cuddles” attitude I have. She quickly came back with a complete shut down of any mention of the holiday or gestures related to it.
It was great. I like this person.
@rhrgrt Valentine’s day is a bullshit holiday promoted by greeting card companies, florists and jewellers. And I’m female. Good show for your partner.
@Fuzzalini
Valentine’s Day is or should be whatever the two people want it to be.
It should be fun and loving.
Pressure to meet some stupid $ expectation sux tho.
And it’s just fine for singles who like their own lives well enough also.
My Valentine’s day was spectacularly unromantic: I realized around 5 PM that I had no clean clothing to wear tomorrow, at all, so I had to go to the laundromat. But not until after I spent a very long time shoveling out my car, becoming exhausted and drenched and miserable in the process. I ate mediocre pizza alone at the pizza place next to the laundromat while I waited for my clothes to dry. H-a-w-t!
I voted not sure about realationship because it’s 2AM and we just finished our sous vide Valentine’s Day Dinner. Would have gone a lot better (and I would actually be sleeping) if the foodsaver I bought actually worked, meh.
My romantic hubby and I bought cheap gifts (his to me was a $3 pink tee shirt, I bought him $5 grey shorts) used the $2 movie coupons from T-Mobile to see John Wick 2 (a romantic film, just like Deadpool) and had a nice cheap dinner at the local Mexican place. I even was planning to put on a skirt but he said I’d look too dressy next to him in jeans, so I wore jeans too.
25 yrs and we had what for us was a big date night so I’m happy.
To all you who had an unromantic day: it’s just a day and sometime you will have a nice time with someone, don’t worry if it isn’t on Valentine’s Day. Meh (and its forum) love you, as is clear by all the sweet things people do for each other here.
My husband and I didn’t see each other, we work different shifts. He left me a bottle of wine, cooking wine. I left him a can of beans and hot dogs similar to these (but not as pretty) in the fridge. This is why we’ve been married so long
My partner got stuck working an overnight shift, so I spent it alone. Bleh.
My wife has a bad cold, so the romance was out this year. Hard to do anything with her coughing. Still, we celebrated with a nice rib-eye, wine and a quiet night.
The date went well, but the restaurant up-charging everything while only offering half the regular menu…that was a bit of a disappointment.
/giphy And no, I don’t plan on going back.
We live in different counties, so nothing day of.
I’ve been married over 23 years, and we’re still in love (well, at least I can vouch for my half of “we”).
That being said, last night was a high school basketball game. She takes tickets, and I run the scoreboard for the school she works for. By the time we got home, we were both spent. Better luck tonight, maybe.
I literally didn’t acknowledge the day. I don’t celebrate, no one wished me happy Valentine’s day. It was a typical Tuesday, bought my man some Popeyes and we passed out in a chicken coma. Oh, I did get a deal on some white chocolate covered strawberries. For me.
Valentine’s Day is my cousin’s birthday. We drove two hours to eat out at Olive Garden. I got pasta and soup with free refills, so I was satisfied.
On Valentine’s Day, we buy lots of stuff.
All standing in line looking callous, or gruff;
Holding a box or some flowers -
These icons have powers
To garner favor at home, one hopes it’s enough.
/giphy valentine