$t Valentine$ Day

What a totally ridiculous day of the year. I do think that this day was invented purely to make both men and women miserable. And retailers rich.

Let's see. On Valentines Day:

Women

1 Feel miserable if they have not received any flowers and/or cards and/or presents. This apparently means that they are unloved and/or alone and destined to be alone orever. (Bridget Jones syndrome)
2 Feel miserable if they are not being taken out for romantic candlelight dinner/walk under the stars/musical/concert/weekend away.This apparently means that their partners do not care enough about them to make the effort.

Men

1 Feel miserable if they have not received any cards. This apparently means that they are unattractive and unloved. Also means they have no bragging rights.
2 Feel miserable due to the pressure of having to buy cards, gifts and organise something romantic as proof of their feelings.
3 Feel miserable due to the cost of all these sentiments

I emerged from the underground this morning to the sight of the florist having replaced most of her usual stock with roses. In addition to this, she had even extended her stall with a temporary stall filled with - you've guessed it - roses. I didn't dare to look how much they cost.

I for one will be looking forward to going home tonight to enjoy a meal with my parents (at their labour no less).
Good luck to the rest of you.