Once again I'm facing the impending Valentines Day alone. And I'm fine with it. I actually find it super exciting. More exciting than when you have a "partner" even. I always do. I love waiting, seeing if anyone sends me anything! Sure, come the end of the day I might be lamenting the lack of love in my life over a few vinos, but the day itself holds a seemingly unending pothole of possibilities.
Does someone out there have a crush on me? Will I get a letter? Oh my gosh, should I send him something?!
The whole gift giving side of it is AMAZING. I love giving presents! Especially surprise presents that people don't know they're getting. And what better excuse to give someone a present than Valentines Day? If it's just a friend, to brighten their day. Or if it's someone you actually kinda fancy - I mean, Valentines Day is specifically for telling someone you like them, right? It's Cupids party, so we should help him out!
I still remember being at school in America. Ah, America, where they do everything in style. In the weeks leading up to Valentines day we had a mailbox in our classroom. And, we had time each day to work on our valentines cards. There were doilies, and red crayons everywhere. When we made a card, we put it in the "mailbox". And on Valentines Day the teacher delivered all our cards. It was AWESOME! I so so so wish we could do that still. Perhaps I'll suggest it at work. Hmmm..
It's so nice getting a message from someone, it doesn't have to be "I love you" it can just be "Dear Ani, you're so much fun, I love our lunch dates, love Elmo". for example!
This year I'm planning to catch up with girlfriends for Brunch - YAY Belinda, can't wait! Check out the free show at Frankitts park, sounds like a blast! And party with my nearest and dearest and celebrate the fact that I have friends who I love!!!! (Corny?!) I might even do a bit of a Valentines delivery run in the morning. Make myself a mix tape and take to the streets armed with cupcakes and other valentines themed paraphernalia
So many people are Valentines grinches. Blaming consumerism and saying it's just a ploy for shops to make money, why should we only celebrate love one day of the year? Well, OK... but why purposely defy the day set out for love just because you want to celebrate it more often? Doesn't make sense if you ask me. And if you DO have a girlfriend, no matter if she says "It's cool, we don't "do" Valentines, it's a waste of money" She WILL be disappointed when she doesn't get so much as a kiss on the cheek and a hand picked flower which is slowly dying 'cause you forgot to put it in water to kepp it alive till she got home.
You don't have to spend money on Valentines day. There's plenty you can do for free or for very little money, gift and activity wise.
But if you are cool with spending money, here's a lit of valentines inspired things I think are pretty darn neat!
On oldie, but a goodie - The Chocolate Cake Company do Valentines Day cupcakes, delivered straight to your lover/friend/crush 's door. Yum yum yum!
This "Think wonderful thoughts" bracelet is actually kinda ugly - but I really like the idea.
Dita Von Teese teamed up with Wonderbra to create a line of lingerie, and I WANT this bra. A lot.
Oh my god. I LOVE Peter Alexander. And I LOVE LOVE his new Hollywood Couture range . Especially the Bustier shirt & Glam Pencil Skirt. I also love the models hair. Perhaps I should give mine a bit of a chop. Hmm
Check out the full hollywood glam catalogue here
Say it with a kiss, a HERSHEYS KISS! That is so cute. I want one!
I still really really covet the "that's my name" necklace like Carrie Bradshaw sported throughout SATC. Except my one will read "Anilicious"
And in Coca cola font? Even cooler!
Haha, might have to slip this into a friends handbag to brighten her day!
LOVE BUNNIES!!
Right, I'm gonna breed me some love bunnies.
Personalised condoms?
Valentines is a saturday this year. I can totally imagine handing out condoms with my picture and phone number on them. Like a business card.. but useful!
Conversation hearts are apparently the world's most popular valentine candy! Oh my! And if you go here, you can make your very own conversation heart! The picture... not the candy. Close enough.
I think these are super cool.
And even though I don't live with my partner, or have a partner for that matter, and can't decorate our "love nest" with them, I'm seriously considering brightening up my desk at work with them!
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