Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
February 17, 2006
Five on Friday for February 17, 2006
- 1. Did you do anything special for Valentine's Day this year? On Tuesday or some other day?
- Actually, other than cooking a nice dinner at home, we didn't do anything. I got the feeling Jon was disappointed, but I was happy to just spend a little time with him.
- 2. What is your favorite Valentine's Day memory?
- Probably eating lobster and green beans with Jon while sitting in the car overlooking the Cape Neddick Lighthouse because it was too cold and windy to enjoy the picnic he planned outside.
- 3. Flowers or chocolate?
- Oooh. That's tough, but I think I would have to say flowers, simply because I can enjoy chocolate any time of year.
- 4. Do you send Valentines? What kind? To who?
- I try to send Valentines to my family, although I don't always remember every year. I was good this year and got just about everyone. They're usually funny greeting cards I find at different stores, but if I have time, I'll make them myself.
- 5. Valentine's Day puts jewelry stores in the black. What are your thoughts on the tradition of giving jewelry and the marketing that surrounds it?
- I don't think there's anything wrong with giving jewelry as a gift, but I'm not as fond of the expectation we've developed as a society. Diamonds may be nice, but how personal is the gift if every man (at least those in relationships) in America is running out to the jewelry store to get that "unique" gift? Maybe it's just because I'm not a big jewelry girl, but those marketing messages touting the magic of jewelry make me a little ill.
Posted by criminal at February 17, 2006 12:58 PM
Comments
I agree with you about the diamond thing. But not about the chocolate. Chocolate is always an good gift. Always. And peanut butter cups taste way better in the heart shape than in the standard cup shape.
Tell the kitties and Jon that I love them and happy belated Valentines Day :)
Posted by: Barbie at February 20, 2006 12:56 PM