filed in Holiday Cheer
I Don’t Think So.
I’m doing fine. How about you?
Discussion
17 comments for “I Don’t Think So.”
Leave a Reply
About this Site
FIRST PERSON SINGULAR is a guide to surviving, thriving and sometimes just getting through a single day. Created by Wendy Braitman (more…)
Follow First Person Singular
Greatest Hits
© 2010 First Person Singular. 
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a love poem to myself and then put it away. This morning I read it. And, horror of horrors, made it public (I haven’t written poetry in decades). I also opened the card I bought for myself. In a few minutes I’ll open my present to myself (wrapped in polka-dotted paper). At 12:30, I’m getting a massage. So far, so very good. Dinner party at a friend’s tonight or tomorrow night (the chef is coming from DC and may have travel issues, given the storm)–if it’s tomorrow, I’m going to have a delicious carb-heavy dinner so I am loaded up for a long run tomorrow (am going for 11 miles on an indoor track). I’m set!
I’m also giving an exam in about an hour, but I did bring some chocolates for my students!
What an empowering Valentines Day. I applaud you, Petra.
Not an ounce of low self esteem in sight. In fact, I think I feel pretty damn good today! CHEERS!
Exactly my sentiment, Laur.
Feeling a bit low myself, which is why I came here…its always uplifting to “visit” with you all. 🙂
Petra, your plan sounds amazing. Definitely let us know how dinner plans went! I really should have tried to make plans for myself but just didn’t get around to it. I think it stings a little more today b/c it is a Friday night. But I’m going to make the most of it with a glass or two of wine in this type of glass:
http://www.personalizationmall.com/Barware-Wine-c57.lp?fitemid=40399&did=286485&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CJaNkp-3zLwCFUcaOgodfGoABg
That and my fluffy kitty positioned at or on my feet while finishing up the Season 5 of Breaking Bad. The only thing I’m at a loss for is dinner. Given the snow storm here the last couple of days, I’ve totally avoided the grocery store or I would’ve bought something delicious to cook myself. Maybe Thai takeout is the plan.
What about you Wendy?
I have a dog walking date with my dear friend at a neighborhood park. And then a bite to eat at his house in front of the fire. Zero complaints here.
Lola–the dinner was moved to Sunday night and it was quite a magical night! The “chef” (friend of the hostess) flew in from DC and wowed us with a lovely cheese plate, broiled garlic-Parmesan oysters, seafood gumbo, salad of mixed greens with goat cheese, roasted winter vegetables, and individual pineapple upside-down cakes adorned with raspberry sorbet. The company was delightful and the conversation scintillating. Best (belated) Valentine’s Day ever!
I didn’t lose myself to the V day bombardment! And grateful that it affects me less with each passing year.
Then I read a quote that I had written on my journal a year ago: “You are loved on this day for all the wonder that you bring to your world with the gift of being you.” ~ Neale Donald Walsh
All is well! 🙂
Beautiful quote, and a perfect way to end the day. Thanks, Mai.
I confess to feeling a bit down. The pasta dinner, red wine, cheesecake, even the small box of chocolates I treated myself to, did nothing to lift my mood tonight. I so much hate this day.
I’m glad you were honest about it, Paulette. Hoping your tomorrow is better.
Valentine’s Day didn’t do much to me. It’s right up there with St. Patrick’s Day as far as I’m concerned. While there’s a man I’m sort of talking to, I noticed he went radio-silent on me days before the big day. Had he asked I would have told him there’s no need to panic on my part. I was more bummed that all the snow we’re getting up here ruined my plans for happy hour with one of my friends!
There’s so much pressure on casual dates that bump up against Valentines Day. Hope you’re able to shovel out soon.
I have never fallen for the hype of Valentine’s Day. It’s a Hallmark holiday. I’d rather have someone show me genuine expressions of love everyday, not just on some manufactured “holiday.” But that’s just me. 🙂
That’s the right attitude, Dee. But it’s hard sometimes not to succumb to the pressure. This Valentines, my expected dinner with friends fell through. And as I was walking to the neighborhood deli for a sandwich, I had a moment of feeling embarrassed. Here it was Valentines Day and a weekend, and I’m grabbing a pastrami on rye to go. Happily, the feeling didn’t last.
A dear friend of mine came to town for the weekend and helped out with many overwhelming household chores (lifting/fixing/sorting). Friday night, we cooked at home and split a specialty chocolate/mint ice cream sandwich. Not conventionally romantic, but, really, such a treasured gift of company, morale support, and home improvements.
Love is love and your evening sounds filled with it.