Having A Great Time...
Wish I Was Here!
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Cupid has a lousy... aim!
I never liked Valentine's Day.
At least at Christmas,
you usually get a gift from... somebody.
If you don't have a Significant Other on Valentine's Day...
you're out of luck.
The Salvation Army doesn't collect flowers and candy
to give to those less fortunate.
Valentine's Day wasn't real exciting when I was married.
But at least I had someone to vent my
disappointment on if I didn't get flowers.
But being Single on February 14th... is the pits.
There are romantic images everywhere you look.
Happy Couples abound.
People even get engaged and married on this miserable day.
Single People must endure the sickeningly sweet reactions
of fellow co-workers that have flowers and/or candy
sent to them at work.
Can't they do that in the privacy of their own homes?
OK. You have a boyfriend. He sent you a dozen roses.
Big deal. Who cares?
They'll wilt and die within a week.
So might the relationship.
And don't bother offering me a piece of your candy.
If I'm going to gain weight on Valentine's Day,
it will be from my own candy, thank you very much.
And guess what?
After your lover sends you the candy, and you eat it,
he'll be the one complaining that you're getting fat two weeks from now.
I noticed that they have contests for 'Happy Couples In Love'.
They could win a weekend in Jamaica.
Where is the competition in that?
Give the trip to a lonely Single Person,
who deserves it for having to suffer through this holiday all alone.
How hard is it to be happy on Valentine's Day
when you're young and in love?
This is not to say that some people don't... try.
I see advertisements for 'Single's Valentine's Day Parties'.
Well... speaking just for myself...
no man is going to take ME home tonight,
when he conveniently got away with not having to send me
flowers and candy at work.
Not having met me before... is not an acceptable excuse.
Talk about Holiday Hype...
At least at Christmas there is an underlying... theme.
The birth of Christ. Good Will towards all men.
Sure it's commercialized, but they meant well.
Who benefits from Valentine's Day?
Who even thought of it?
Hallmark?
1-800 FLOWERS?
Zale's Diamonds?
David's Bridal Shoppe?
Whitman's Chocolates?
What is the underlying theme?
Coercing some unfortunate individuals who have their
hormones running a muck,
to spend lots of money to prove their undying love and devotion?
And the rest of us have to watch their romantic frenzied displays.
Not even satisfied with what they are already making,
the Valentine's Day Companies make cards, flowers, and candy
to give to your mother, father, children, and friends.
No one knows you love them until they actually see it in writing
on Valentine's Day?
"Say it with flowers!"
"Say it with diamonds!"
Geeze!
Just SAY IT already!
With your own words, your own voice... and in person.
I guess that would be expecting a little too much.
Expect nothing...
and you won't be disappointed...
I guess that by this time (if you have been keeping up with my story),
you have come to the realization that Jerry and I are already having... problems.
Bet you are thinking, "Wow! That was quick!"
Bet you'd never guess what I am thinking on that subject.
So even if Jerry did send me a dozen roses at work,
in full view of my fellow employees...
(which I'm sure he wouldn't),
You can be sure of one thing.
I'd have one heck of a memorable, sickeningly sweet reaction for the whole hospital to see!
I have hormones, too, you know!
"Oh... so many guys to choose from!!
Which one should I go with? Hmmmmmmm....
This is fun!"
Bachelor #1
Created by
a fabulous artist on his Award Winning Site.
Enjoys walking...
"Pick me and you'll never want for flowers and romance!"
"Pick me, hon... I'll build you your own closet!"
Bachelor #2
A hard working man, with a heart that will never stray...
Bachelor #3
A former wanna-be actor and model.
Likes to whistle at girls walking by...
"Pick me, babe! If you don't... some other looker will!"
Happy Valentine's Day
If you love someone...
don't wait until Valentine's Day
to show them!
To all
the happy couples out there... good luck, and never give up on each other!
To all the Singles...
our turn will come! I just know it! Hang in there!
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"It's Valentine's Day and I'm the only one who's not single! Now I have to do all of the work! Ummm... honey?
I might be a little late coming home tonight..."
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