Teddy Bear holding a Heart

Why on Earth would anyone want one? SNL did a hilarious skit about it. I actually got a rose and some chocolates for VD. 'Tis was nice. Still, the whole day had a gloomy hue to it. Stupid Hallmark Holiday! (BTW, someone should come up with better alternate anti-valentine's translations than Venereal Disease. Maybe Vaginal Discharge?)

While driving home from work, I must have passed 10 roadside stands with overflowing tables of red & white. White teddy bears hold red hearts in all sizes (like freakin' 5ft ones!) Garden picked roses everywhere. Cellophane blowing in the wind. The desperation of straight boy procrastinators uniting and flocking over the the merchandise. I admit it, seeing this affected me. It was the final straw to break the I-don't-care-that-it's-valentine's-day front (rather, back.) All of the sudden, this veil of silly girl sadness came over me and I cried in my car. I don't have even one fucking tissue in my car? Good thing I have my new buggly Bono sunglasses on that covers half my face. I drive along and every stand I see, I'm sad all over again. What a stupid stupid day and I'm mad that it got the better of me. Grrrr... Tell me who the CEO of Hallmark is?! *cocks gun*

But, all was well when I got to belly dancing class. The teacher had brought a spread of chocolates and fizzy drinks, and we danced and bonded as the sensuous women we are. Afterwards, I walked Artsy Gal home to her awaiting hubby and headed home. Then for the rest of the night, I unconstipated my TiVo while chatting with the likes of Neil, Hilly, & Mo on The Valentine's Day Emergency Hotline. It was good fun! Thanks guys!

I have a fun snowboarding trip coming up next week! Between that and this 3-day weekend, I only have a 2-day work week next week. For that, I'm psyched!