I sit here writing this post when I really should be writing up my paper for tonight, good to know that I have my priorities in order. Anyways, with Valentine's Day less than 24 hours away I cannot help but to think of all of the pressure associated with this holiday. I have spent just as many Valentine's Days single as I have in a relationship and I do not know which is more stressful. I feel that as a single girl I was stressed out about always being a single girl, but in a relationship I always worried about doing something special and having my significant other live up to whatever unrealistic expectation that I had conjured.... diamonds, ponies.... diamond encrusted ponies! Discussing this with Ryan, we decided to forego all of the hoopla associated with the day and instead of going for an over-priced (and over-rated) dinner on the plaza, we will be going to Oklahoma Joe's. Oh, Oklahoma Joe's, everyone's favorite gas station barbecue restaurant, so delicious and so un-romantic. And you know what? That is fine by me!
As far as gifts go, Ryan got me a potted tulip plant (which I absolutely love) and hopefully I can replant it when we move into the house in May! And for him, well, I pulled out my inner model and did a photo shoot with Kelly at Elements Photo Studio here in Kansas City. My plants and gifts aside, I wanted to offer up a few ideas for the single and taken alike for how to spend the loveliest day of the year!
Singles
-The key to spending Valentine's Day as a single gal is to spend it with friends! In undergrad, my sisters and I would make a big dinner, drink lots of wine and watch as many sappy (and babe-laden) movies as possible! Recommendations include: When Harry Met Sally, Valentine's Day (duh), Twilight, The Holiday, 500 Days of Summer and The Notebook
Not-So-Single
-You do not have to spend a ton of money to make your Valentine's day one to remember for you and your partner. Things like cooking dinner together, planning an in-home spa night (massage, bubble bath, etc...), coupon book (clean bathroom, back rub, cook dinner), memory book, "love" book (notebook full of love letters, inside jokes, etc...), make chocolate-covered strawberries, learn a little striptease and attempt to do it without tripping .... or laughing. Anything that shows your loved one that you love them is a great idea in my opinion, that is what this day is all about, right!
Hope everyone has a very lovely Valentine's Day!
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