Tristan and I have a tradition every Valentine’s Day. We don’t stand in movie theater lines, or sit 1.5 feet away from a strange couple at an over-priced restaurant. We don’t exchange stuffed animals, candles, or boxed chocolates. We stay home. We make dinner or get take-out, eat at our kitchen table, and watch a movie. We’ve done this every year since 2003, and it’s one of my favorite times with him. We don’t have this tradition because we hate Valentine’s Day – quite the contrary – I love it! I think it is a really special and exciting holiday (with a romantic history), and I really dislike how it has become….impersonal in a lot of ways. Wikipedia describes Valentine’s Day as being a celebration of “love and affection between intimate companions”. Unfortunately, I don’t think that V-day is celebrated in this way for most people – there’s pressure to find a date, wear a hot outfit, and spend lots of money on gifts. It has turned it into another one of “those” holidays. And I don’t like that. I wish Valentine’s Day was about the expression of love between intimate companions, and only that.
That’s the end of my speech. What are your thoughts on V-day? Meanwhile, a few random thoughts and hearts:
I am very grateful for my intimate companion, and that he loves me a lot. This I know.
Here’s me wearing my puffed heart necklace. I’m considering changing the color of my hair soon, but I’m happy to have it red for V-day. It’s just fun.
Stormie Dae bought me this AMAZING art print “Make Out City” by Near Modern Disaster, and of course I LOVE it because of the redredred hair. Valentine’s Day seemed like the perfect time to do a little recreation with him:
It’s a good reminder to take a little day trip to Make Out City with your intimate companion….everyday.
Love,
Stephanie May*
Kaylee
Feb 10, 2011 -
I can’t wait to see that fire red hair on Friday. Yipee! :)
Tara
Feb 10, 2011 -
Dave and I agree about Valentine’s Day. We always stay home and make or order some of our favorite food, candles, cuddling, etc.;)
Chyrl
Feb 10, 2011 -
Awwww!
Sam Kramer (Near Modern Disaster)
Feb 10, 2011 -
I was literally JUST going through old etsy convos and came across ours from last summer when you first found the print! So lovely to see it again when I revisit. Thanks for the shout out – I love the recreation!!
j
Feb 10, 2011 -
Gorgeous pictures!
Brenda
Feb 10, 2011 -
We make heart shaped hamburgers and enjoy a quiet night in! Way better than going out! I don’t want flowers on Valentine’s Day either…I’d rather get them after a good (or maybe not so good) day at work or on just some random day in the middle of the week for no reason at all! Enjoy every moment with your special love! Life is GOOD!
Bruna
Feb 11, 2011 -
I think you have the perfect combination for V’day. My husband and I do the same… Stay at home, eat japanese food, listen to music!
Have a good weekend!
Stephanie May
Feb 11, 2011 -
Thanks everybody! It’s so good to hear that other couples do the same kinds of things:) Sam, I’m SO happy that you love the recreation! I was totally going to convo you to let you know about it, but you beat me to it!
stormie
Feb 16, 2011 -
Love the necklace, love the photos – and the recreation is so cute!! :)