That Day Rolls Around Again
You know, the one that has flower shops propping up signs out front that say, "Dozen Roses $24.95 cash & carry," and all the drugstores and department stores seem to be coated in some sort of red rash.
The one that makes a typical not-married, not-dating person feel as if he or she must have plans for that day, if only to avoid questions and/or pity comments. Some get together with other not-married, not dating people; some hide out. For some people, Amy Spencer's rule #1 for how to spend the day is not practical. I for one have no local single friends. My single sister lives in another state. Even my one teacher friend from my newbie orientation stuff fell hard and fast for a guy in December. Besides, this year the holiday falls on a Sunday--no staying out late or downing bunches of cocktails when I have to be up at 5 for school the next day.
Other than that minor disagreement, I really liked Ms. Spencer's other suggestions. I don't hate this holiday. It's just not very relevant to my life right now.
I did, however, send Valentines to my sister, my twice-widowed grandfather, and my great-aunt who is a nun. Mission accomplished on Operation Valentinus, Seraphic.
And of course I do have plans:
And be ready for Monday the 15th, when I will be heading back to a school full of students who have had practically an entire week off from school.
Maybe I should throw in some extra prayer time.
The one that makes a typical not-married, not-dating person feel as if he or she must have plans for that day, if only to avoid questions and/or pity comments. Some get together with other not-married, not dating people; some hide out. For some people, Amy Spencer's rule #1 for how to spend the day is not practical. I for one have no local single friends. My single sister lives in another state. Even my one teacher friend from my newbie orientation stuff fell hard and fast for a guy in December. Besides, this year the holiday falls on a Sunday--no staying out late or downing bunches of cocktails when I have to be up at 5 for school the next day.
Other than that minor disagreement, I really liked Ms. Spencer's other suggestions. I don't hate this holiday. It's just not very relevant to my life right now.
I did, however, send Valentines to my sister, my twice-widowed grandfather, and my great-aunt who is a nun. Mission accomplished on Operation Valentinus, Seraphic.
And of course I do have plans:
- Get up and go to Mass (also my standing cantoring gig)
- Have brunch with my parents
- Decline their offer to come for dinner (because I know they will ask)
- Bake dessert so it will be ready for after dinner.
- Make dinner for myself. I was inspired by this. We'll see how everything turns out.
- Watch the Olympics and/or some DVDs.
- Just relax.
And be ready for Monday the 15th, when I will be heading back to a school full of students who have had practically an entire week off from school.
Maybe I should throw in some extra prayer time.
Comments
I'm just happy that the "red-rash" in the stores will be going away. Of course, I already saw Easter candy out there, so it's not like the temptation is receding.
Amy--thank you! (I have my awareness ribbon on. . . just kidding, I wore pearls to church instead.)
CCR--Aw, sorry about your headache. And, uh, when my mom and I were shopping at the grocery store on Friday, we looked at ALL the Easter candy. And she bought some to put aside!
why not? ;)