THE GUILD 2-10-2003 8 things never to do on Valentine's Day

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

8 Things Never to Do on Valentine's Day

By Devon McCollum

Valentine's Day is upon us again. Cupid is circling with his little bow and arrow, waiting to see who he can match up. If you get lucky and he matches (or has matched, as the case may be) you up with someone special, you need to be sure to do something romantic.

The Internet is loaded with fun Valentine's Day ideas. We all know that a quiet dinner at a French restaurant is a great way to celebrate the evening, but what about the special things that you shouldn't do?

Don't forget the day. It sounds silly to think that someone could forget it's Valentine's Day, but rest assured, they can. Men and women alike can get busy and lose track of the date. Make a note, mark your calendar, write it on your hand. Forgetting the date is unacceptable.

Don't be cheap. Valentine's Day should be the day that you celebrate your love for another person. "It's the thought that counts" is fine for Christmas, but it's the gift that counts for Valentine's Day. Some people try to say that they don't believe in commercialized holidays... and those people are usually cheap.

Don't buy a generic gift. Finding a gift for the one you love can be difficult. It is common to wait until the last minute to buy the gift, which will dramatically decrease your chances of finding a decent one. Do not buy a generic gift. A special gift with a little thought and effort will go a long way.

Don't forget to make reservations. Valentine's Day is the holiday based around reservations. You've got fancy dinners, romantic getaways, and possibly a masseuse. The nice places always book up quickly, so don't expect to squeeze in without a reservation.

Do not mention or spend any time with your ex. Ex-lovers are nothing but trouble. Even the thought can drive your current date crazy - no matter how cool they may act. Nix the ex for at least one day and focus on your existing love.

Don't forget to cater to their needs. Valentine's Day is not only about love. It's about showing affection and catering to your love's every whim. So hop to it... breakfast in bed, specially packed lunches... here it comes.

Don't take them to the same boring places. On this special day of extravagance, don't take your date to the same boring place as usual. Try a new restaurant or setting for a change. If it turns out to be boring, too, you would have never known unless you tried it!

Don't stay home alone and sulk. So you don't have a Valentine? Big deal. Neither do tons of people in your area. Go out and have a good time with some friends and maybe you will meet a good date for next year.

Next: More Valentine's Do and Don'ts

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[Endeavor]

I have to give up my signature fragrance, L'Air du Temps - a small thing, in the scheme of things. When our men and women are putting their lives on the line, I think I can give up perfume from France.

I'm going to try and come up with a list of French, Belgian, German and Canadian items we might want to avoid.

[Aggie Mama]

Ahhh that's right.

HLL I thought of you this morning. I ran out of my BE foundation so I had to dig for my old Clinique. Unfortunately, I dropped the bottle all over my pants and spilled liquid foundation down the front of them. Will stain remover take out something that is oil based? That's what I get for running out of foundation. =)

[mountaineer]

Even more on x42's speech at Georgetown (why do I subject myself to this?):

Clinton dismissed Bush administration accusations that Democrats who opposed the tax cuts were engaging in class warfare. "When I was president, we had more millionaires and billionaires than ever before, but we took 100 times as many people out of poverty as were taken out in the previous 12 years," Clinton said. [Yet another incredible 'fact' the media will accept unquestionly]

"So I'm all for people getting rich — and I've enjoyed it," said Clinton, referring to the millions of dollars he has been paid in speaking fees since leaving office. "But I think we ought to pay our fair share. I'm telling you, we wouldn't have these policies if people under 30 voted in the same percentages as people over 55." AP

[mountaineer]

Speaking of the Frogs, a local radio host speculated this a.m. that the French and maybe the Germans, too, helped Iraq develop nuclear technology (including weapons, of course) in exchange for oil, and the extent of their involvement will be discovered if the U.S. goes to war against Saddam.

Apart from tourism and wine, I can't think of products from obnoxious nations to boycott.

[habs4ever]

You have managed to drop the Appalachian colloquialisms and adopted the very best of Newfie/Canadian redneck.That's progress fer ya, eh ;-)

As for risky internet sex, just one word comes to mind:ClassyGreenEyedBlonde ;-) NOT!

[mountaineer]

CGEB was one scary individual, second only to the smokin' babe.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I spilled a bottle of olive oil on a sweater two years ago, and I soaked the oil stain in DAWN DISHWASHING DETERGENT.

It worked perfectly. They use DAWN to get the oil off of wildlife when tankers have a crude oil spill, so it should take out your foundation stain.

Now go reorder your Bare Minerals :)

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Tsk Tsk, how quickly you forget about all the really big scandals.

[lodwick]

Where the heck is Herrero made, while you're at it?

Surely not krautland, and hoping it's not frogland.

[lodwick]

I hope you do it because we need to know it and we need to never forget the horror that is bentmember.

Thank you for bringing it here.

[mountaineer]

Some scandals keep going, and going, and going

and others fade from remembrance.

[lodwick]

Whenever we need a refresher course in misdeeds, crimes, and treason, there's always MiaT's incredible home page to visit.

A simply awesome collection of dirt there.

[mountaineer]

College students to go on strike to protest war with Iraq, story here.

[mountaineer]

College students to go on strike to protest war with Iraq, story here.

[Timeout]

Clinton could have saved a lot of breath and just told them, "Be there for each other".

(Another phrase that irritates me...so I presume he uses it)

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

The wacky hippy house in my neighborhood has a big NO WAR sign on the front tree.

Would it be wrong of me to go up there tonight with my big black marker and write I LOVE SADDAM underneath NO WAR?

[Utah Girl]

Thanks for the recommendation on 'Dereliction of Duty.' I'm going to pick up a copy, as well as 'Useful Idiots.' I really like Mona Charen.

[Utah Girl]

There must be some kind of "understatement of the year" award due here: Sex Riskier When Internet Used to Find Partners

I find it absolutely amazing that what the rest of us find common sense practice, some have to do a study on that particular. I'm filing this under "Oh, DUH."

[Utah Girl]

Chocolate is one item that we can make sure doesn't come from France or Germany. Swiss chocolate is the best anyway.

[Utah Girl]

Would it be wrong of me to go up there tonight with my big black marker and write I LOVE SADDAM underneath NO WAR?

I'll pay you money if you do that. :)