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I am so glad Valentines day has passed.

I've never been a huge fan of the day. Sure, it was fun when you were a kid and got to take time away from class to decorate your paper bag "mailbox" and everyone got valentine cards. Then in middle and high school it was neat to get carnations delivered to you in class, mostly from friends but always hoping for that one from your secret admirer.

But, since then, it's either been a glaring reminder that I'm single or a night of smothering, forced romance and dinner at a crowded restaurant. That, and I have to stress to find a non-lame, token gift for whoever I'm dating. Last year Chris and I decided to ignore the holiday. Then we bought half-off candy the next day. It worked.

This year, the day kinda sucked, Valentine's or not. Chris and I didn't really make plans, but decided that afternoon that Eduardo's sounded delicious for dinner.
I worked all day, and my bosses were GREAT. Lee brought me and Jackie a box of chocolates each, and they got me some heart candles and a really cute bracelet/ earring set. They also gave me my solitary Valentine's Day card this year. They're awesome.

Then that evening, Chris ended up having to cancel because of work. I spent the night disappointed, sowing through my box of chocolates, buzzing on wine, and watching romantic comedies on tv. By the way, The Breakup sucks. It's annoying.
My parents cooked rib eyes and drank on the back porch. As my sister and I were watching tv, I overheard my dad telling my mom, "Those two girls are so beautiful, it's a shame to see them sitting here home alone on Valentine's Day."
Lovely.

Like I said, I'm glad it's over.