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CaptBogart
False Prophet
I haven't tried the PB kisses, but the almond ones are my new fave... I do have some foil wrapped hearts that are chocolate and peanut butter though... and mini boxes of Nerds... yum.... crunch, crunch... and mini almond joys... crunch, crunch... and Tootsie Roll suckers.... 1,2,3... crunch.... threeeeeeeeeeeee...
Taceas
USW = UB313
Jazzgeek said:
Jazz.....you're still single right? :dgrin:
I LOVE Reese's PB cups. And those dark chocolate Godiva with the raspberries are soo good.
I'm not such a big fan of Hershey's chocolate. Milk chocolate is just blah.
I adore:
Newman's Own Dark Chocolate & Espresso bars
Green & Black's Maya Gold or Mint
Toblerone (ok, its milk, but whats in it makes up for it)
Valentine's Day!
Well, I have to say I used to say the same things as some of you here. Think about it though, there are all the holidays that most people share, Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, etc. Then the "special" holidays for Mother's Day, Father's Day and such that are well deserved and then there is the one holiday for those of us in a relationship that aren't yet married so you really can't have an "anniversary" so you choose Valentine's Day for that mooshy stuff, right??? Well trust me I remember the single days and the not getting anything for Valentine's Day and some of you may not ever get over that feeling, but once you are in love maybe it will mean something to you!!!! But until then at least you have all your friends... and of course snakes, etc. and the cornsnakes.com website!!!! :cheers:
Well, I have to say I used to say the same things as some of you here. Think about it though, there are all the holidays that most people share, Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, etc. Then the "special" holidays for Mother's Day, Father's Day and such that are well deserved and then there is the one holiday for those of us in a relationship that aren't yet married so you really can't have an "anniversary" so you choose Valentine's Day for that mooshy stuff, right??? Well trust me I remember the single days and the not getting anything for Valentine's Day and some of you may not ever get over that feeling, but once you are in love maybe it will mean something to you!!!! But until then at least you have all your friends... and of course snakes, etc. and the cornsnakes.com website!!!! :cheers:
ghosthousecorns
Well-known member
So everybody's all hopped up on sugar today, lol!
Serpwidgets
New member
Heh, this year's photo contest was one of the few times I even acknowledged Valentine's Day. Feb 14th for me is more significant as "the day I graduated basic training." If people want to celebrate something that I don't, I don't see why it should bother me. :shrugs: I don't feel "left out" of Kwanzaa or Ramadan or Easter or any other holidays that don't particularly interest me. I don't feel like St. Patrick's Day is "National You're Not Irish Day" either. :grin01:curiousL said:
Bobo's Mama
proud corn mommy!
Awwww, that was sweet of them! This guy at work gave everybody a coupon for a free donut from Krispy Kreme. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have gotten anything either.mbdorfer said:
Yep!
I completely agree with you, that's why I was voicing my opinion on why I do like V-day just like those who don't like V-day, we all have our own reasons. I am Irish but don't celebrate St. Patties Day, go figure right?? But it's not a big deal there are just those of us that like other holidays than others, I guess that is what is great about being an American, we can choose what we do or don't want to celebrate!!!! :cheers:
Serpwidgets said:
I completely agree with you, that's why I was voicing my opinion on why I do like V-day just like those who don't like V-day, we all have our own reasons. I am Irish but don't celebrate St. Patties Day, go figure right?? But it's not a big deal there are just those of us that like other holidays than others, I guess that is what is great about being an American, we can choose what we do or don't want to celebrate!!!! :cheers:
CHARMER
New member
I do understand what both of you are saying but at that same time, those other holidays are religion/national origin/heritage specific, where as Valentines day is more like national love day. Most everybody experiences or wants to experience love! So when you don't have someone special to share it with it is not like saying (for example) "well since I'm not Jewish this holiday day has no relevance to my life." Love is important to us all.
Wilder
Y HALO THAR
You know, the only thing I think of when I hear "Valentine's Day" is ridiculous stuffed plush animals holding hearts with sappy comments, heart-shaped boxes of crappy chocolate, and the little card valentines children take to school.
"Valentine's Day" does NOT evoke any thoughts of love or passion from me. Why people whine and moan that they don't have anyone to give them a box of gross chocolate or a stupid stuffed creature on February 14th is beyond me. If people need an excuse to show love and caring for their significant other on one day a year, I'd hate to be in that relationship for the rest of it.
"Valentine's Day" does NOT evoke any thoughts of love or passion from me. Why people whine and moan that they don't have anyone to give them a box of gross chocolate or a stupid stuffed creature on February 14th is beyond me. If people need an excuse to show love and caring for their significant other on one day a year, I'd hate to be in that relationship for the rest of it.
CHARMER
New member
All I am saying is that the idea of the day makes the absence of romantic love in ones life more evident. And yes, V-Day has become a day to give meaningless, obligatory "boxes of gross, crappy chocolate" (definitely not my feelings towards chocolate ), TO SOME.
Not to everyone though. I know a lot of people who do really special things for their significant others on Valentines Day. That is not to say they don't show their love and caring for the other 355 days of the year. Some people just don't have extra money to do extra special things all year round.
I have a friend who's boyfriend created a scavenger hunt for her all around town to her favorite places and family/friends house that ended with a note that said "I Love You". And another who's boyfriend got them a spa day where they gave each other mud baths in candle light (romantic). It is things like that that can make V-Day a special day.
), TO SOME. Not to everyone though. I know a lot of people who do really special things for their significant others on Valentines Day. That is not to say they don't show their love and caring for the other 355 days of the year. Some people just don't have extra money to do extra special things all year round.
I have a friend who's boyfriend created a scavenger hunt for her all around town to her favorite places and family/friends house that ended with a note that said "I Love You". And another who's boyfriend got them a spa day where they gave each other mud baths in candle light (romantic). It is things like that that can make V-Day a special day.
Serpwidgets
New member
What I'm hearing is, "someone else has something that I want but do not have, so I am mad at them for enjoying the fact that they have something good in their lives." :shrugs:
dionythicus
Kiss My Hearse
*steps on soapbox, takes deep breath*
You know, when I was "alone" on V-Day in the past (until I was 31), it made no difference to me. If you're that freaking lonely, that's sad. There's a difference being alone and being lonely. Who cares if other people are buying candy and flowers? Buy some for yourself if it means so much to have it. I can ignore the morons in line at the store at the last minute trying to look like they really thought about it. I ignore them at Christmas, too, when for one day we're supposed to put aside all animosity and love your fellow man. Get a grip, folks. If you can't show your love for someone else ALL YEAR LONG then don't bother doing it on just one day. It means nothing. And the person you're doing it for knows that. You're not fooling anybody. It's more important to be with that person than to get junk from them (diamonds, of course, are the exception!).
Most holidays are primarily commercial nowadays. Easter is about candy. Christmas is about lights, trees and going into debt to buy something for everyone you know. Independence Day is about BBQ, fireworks and beer.
I don't think Valentine's Day (which has ancient beginnings) should be given so much consideration as being a day for not being in a relationship. It's about spending money, like every other holiday in this country.
*sighs and steps off soapbox*
Oh, yeah, and we call every holiday (or any day of the year really) Snakesgiving. It's our private holiday and it happens all year long.
You know, when I was "alone" on V-Day in the past (until I was 31), it made no difference to me. If you're that freaking lonely, that's sad. There's a difference being alone and being lonely. Who cares if other people are buying candy and flowers? Buy some for yourself if it means so much to have it. I can ignore the morons in line at the store at the last minute trying to look like they really thought about it. I ignore them at Christmas, too, when for one day we're supposed to put aside all animosity and love your fellow man. Get a grip, folks. If you can't show your love for someone else ALL YEAR LONG then don't bother doing it on just one day. It means nothing. And the person you're doing it for knows that. You're not fooling anybody. It's more important to be with that person than to get junk from them (diamonds, of course, are the exception!).
Most holidays are primarily commercial nowadays. Easter is about candy. Christmas is about lights, trees and going into debt to buy something for everyone you know. Independence Day is about BBQ, fireworks and beer.
I don't think Valentine's Day (which has ancient beginnings) should be given so much consideration as being a day for not being in a relationship. It's about spending money, like every other holiday in this country.
*sighs and steps off soapbox*
Oh, yeah, and we call every holiday (or any day of the year really) Snakesgiving. It's our private holiday and it happens all year long.
CHARMER
New member
OH Gosh! This thread has taken a wrong turn somewhere. The whole point of the thread was meant to be a fun way to gather those of us who were alone on Valentines Day. It is not like any of us were saying life sucked and we were losers or anything. And if that is what it sounded like, that is not at all what I was saying.
With my last post I was merely defending Valentines Day as a day that CAN mean more than cheap, meaningless chocolate, in my opinion. And I was defending the people who enjoy V-Day. How does that make me mad at them? I have so many great things in my life I wouldn't know where to begin. I think the one thing that I don't yet have is a significant other. But that is not something I need to be happy by any means. I am young and everything will happen as it is supposed to
I really don't see a need for comments such as "If you're that freaking lonely, that's sad." or "What I'm hearing is, "someone else has something that I want but do not have, so I am mad at them for enjoying the fact that they have something good in their lives." "
I am sure it wasn't meant in a mean way but comments like that can be offensive. Yes, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but if I like some aspects of V-Day and want to momentarily whine that I have no one to share it with, I don't want to be treated like I am pathetic.
With my last post I was merely defending Valentines Day as a day that CAN mean more than cheap, meaningless chocolate, in my opinion. And I was defending the people who enjoy V-Day. How does that make me mad at them? I have so many great things in my life I wouldn't know where to begin. I think the one thing that I don't yet have is a significant other. But that is not something I need to be happy by any means. I am young and everything will happen as it is supposed to
I really don't see a need for comments such as "If you're that freaking lonely, that's sad." or "What I'm hearing is, "someone else has something that I want but do not have, so I am mad at them for enjoying the fact that they have something good in their lives." "
I am sure it wasn't meant in a mean way but comments like that can be offensive. Yes, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but if I like some aspects of V-Day and want to momentarily whine that I have no one to share it with, I don't want to be treated like I am pathetic.
dionythicus
Kiss My Hearse
My comments were directed far and wide at what the modern times have done to once significant holidays. They weren't meant for any one person or even V-Day in particular. People need to learn that every day is a blessing and don't save up your feelings (or the appearance of feelings) for one or two days out of the year.
I know many people who have let themselves become lonely and bitter and that's what sad. As I said, there's a difference between alone and lonely. Most people who whine about V-Day are lonely. I hope you're not one of those! LOL
Sorry to have offended anyone as this was intended as a broad range look at society.
I know many people who have let themselves become lonely and bitter and that's what sad. As I said, there's a difference between alone and lonely. Most people who whine about V-Day are lonely. I hope you're not one of those! LOL
Sorry to have offended anyone as this was intended as a broad range look at society.