Valentine’s Day Countdown

These days, I’m not big on Valentine’s Day. The last time I received a box of Godiva chocolates I threw them out a window. (Note to guys: don’t give a girl a box of chocolates and then ask her to take them home immediately so no one “else” sees them at your house.)

I guess I’m just not a romantic. Personally, I think Valentine’s Day and April Fool’s Day should be combined. Now that would be a holiday! I could send cards like this one.

I would send flowers to people I don’t like with a note: “Just kidding!” I would make a dinner date at a fancy restaurant and show up in a sweatshirt and shorts. I’d send a “You’re my one and only love, forever” email and list ten different recipients in to “To” line.

But for the rest of you, who understand the historical significance of St. Valentine, and who maybe even like the holiday, there’s plenty of time to buy a serious gift for the current love of your life.

Even I wouldn’t throw diamonds out the window. If you are looking for beautiful jewelry, check out Ross-Simons. The site features gorgeous estate jewelry, and for the budget-conscious there’s even a clearance section. (Use your savings to take your special someone out to dinner.)

Flowers are always a big hit. Don’t limit your flower sending to the girl you’d like to date – send a bouquet to Mom this year or to your dearest friend. If you don’t have any friends, send a bouquet to yourself (anonymously, of course) at the office and let the whispers begin!

For the super-hip, I recommend Circuit City. Do you want give your Valentine something to sing about? Order an MP3 player today and you’ll plenty of time to load it with love songs. You can get 25 free music downloads here, just for trying out EMusic.com. That’s so cool I might have to find myself a Valentine.

Until next time,

Conna