Comments | gold_dragontsu: So much logic...

gold_dragontsu

So much logic...

Feb 13, 2009 06:54

Yes!

Absolutely... So, it's okay to express love. In fact, I encourage people to do so if they are so inclined (real love, mind you... not lust... not empty infatuation). However, do it on your own terms. How romantic is it to do something just 'cause someone else is telling you to do it, or because everyone else is doing it? Why not make ( Read more... )

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xbluedawn February 14 2009, 00:40:25 UTC

Personally I think it's more meaningful to say a free, simple "I Love You" than to spend hundreds of dollars on a diamond necklace. :S

I don't know, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be romantic. It could be a day where you get to spend time with your loved ones such as your family.

gold_dragontsu February 19 2009, 02:20:43 UTC

Personally, I'd take the diamond necklace. Haha! That's how jaded I am... At least I can sell the necklace. ;)

I don't know, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be romantic. It could be a day where you get to spend time with your loved ones such as your family.

That's actually what I did this year... Though in the back of my mind is still an empty feeling. You can rationalize and apply logic all you want, but "hearts trump smarts", at least in my case (i.e. emotions are more moving than logical reasoning). It would be nice to mentally define V-day (or any day) any way I want, but that's not how it works when you are emotionally weak. :/

Did you do anything exciting for V-day?

~GD

notte0 February 14 2009, 12:42:56 UTC

I have to agree with that.
There is no "one specific day" to show "how much you love" someone. That and the "Valentimes" thing. Is that a common typo/mis-pronounciation thing in the US? I have yet to see anyone err on this here, but I'm seeing alot of this on the net.

haha, I love reminding people that it's Friday the 13th, but I don't really believe that it's really such a bad luck thing.

gold_dragontsu February 19 2009, 02:29:29 UTC

There is no "one specific day" to show "how much you love" someone.

I think the evidence shows that most people don't understand love at all. If that's truly the case, it makes sense that people want to get on the V-day bandwagon. Maybe it's because I've been alone for so long, but I believe that if I end up loving someone, I'll just be excited to have that person be a part of my life every day...

That and the "Valentimes" thing. Is that a common typo/mis-pronounciation thing in the US? I have yet to see anyone err on this here, but I'm seeing alot of this on the net.

"Hey listen up. This is Mr. T... and I'd like to wish you a Happy Valentime day... from one sweetheart to another sweetheart. *double kiss sound* Love ya!" --Radio Clip from WMAL AM 630

Hehe... I'll always remember that clip... but anyway, to answer your question, I sometimes say Valentime Day in homage to that clip. I don't know how common it is, though. My guess is it's probably people trying to be cool but failing (just like me ;).

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crazy4t February 14 2009, 19:11:48 UTC

Hmm, first of all, I should say that I have nothing against Valentine's Day. I hope that less money was spent this year though. I don't think that we should make this day a 'trashy materialistic extravaganza'. I wouldn't buy my loved one or I wouldn't want him to buy me a gift that costs hundreds of Euros. That's not how we show our love. But a stuffed bear/chocolates/a flower or something with no cost but meaningful wouldn't be so bad. :) Just to celebrate the day and be spontaneously romantic. It's not a big deal. And I don't think that somebody makes us be a part of this. Someone who doesn't believe in this whole thing can say so and make themselves clear so that no misunderstandings will occur between the couple.

So...Happy Saturday the 14th! :)

gold_dragontsu February 19 2009, 02:39:58 UTC

And I don't think that somebody makes us be a part of this.

I don't know... I guess what bothers me is the mob mentality. It's probably not unlike Christmas to an atheist... or even a Christian who doesn't want to be overwhelmed by commercialism. The images of Christmas are so prolific that it can be hard to ignore them regardless of your intent. Contrast Christmas with Hanukkah which is celebrated, but not in a shove-it-down-your-throat sort of way.

~GD