It’s True What They Say About Carnations

“As much as I love both of you, I don’t want to spend next Valentines Day with either of you.” –Denise, February 14, 2007.

Somehow it didn’t work as both Jenny and Flick attended our 2008 Valentines Day Fete. Now, I am not really one for Valentines Day, thinking that any holiday you don’t get off work should be optionally celebrated, ie: Saint Patrick’s Day, Halloween.

But this year at our SASAA (Second Annual Self Actualization Affair) we made somewhat of a goal, to have dates on Valentines Day this year. It seemed like a good plans as Valentines was six weeks away. Surely the three funniest and prettiest girls I knew could get just one date for Valentines, or at very least be asked to Sweethearts.

I could imagine us entertaining our dates with our wit as we waited for our food from Earls, using, of course, the gift certificates we had received at Christmas but saved for this very purpose. Flick wearing some sort of summer shoes, Jenny no doubt in a dress and me, sporting the shiny pants.

But cut to this year and a bunch of ladies, and one lone guy, mounds of chocolate fondue and planning for our new Feature Films For Families movie night with “Finding Buck McHenry.” It really was more fun than it sounds, and the fondue was so good and such an excellent idea. Just not the way I had envisioned it on our cold January night.

I also have not been well this week, being very light headed and dizzy as a result of a possible ear infection. If I move slowly and sit very still, everything is okay. I came into work and the ladies announced, “You look horrible! Your eyes are all weird.” Now, I did take a look in the mirror today before I left for the office, and while I didn’t look exactly like my normal colouring, I know I didn’t look that bad.

I am unsure if RDP has even noticed that I wasn’t at work earlier this week, and seems to flitting here and there to get everything done before the long weekend. The ladies in the office, surprisingly have been very protective of me, and have been volunteering to do all of the little tasks he has been asking me to do. To be honest, I think I am just grateful he is leaving me alone for the most part.

Please don’t worry about me; I am sure everything will return to normal next week. It is nothing that a long weekend won’t fix. Although right now, it might be time for a mid-afternoon nap. I think I have used up all of the energy I have possession of today.

Thanks for all that you do. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Here’s to:

Pay day! It’s about time!

A long weekend. Thanks Family Day!

Recuperating with more Feature Films For Families.

A feverish dream and a new best friend.

Lots of Love.