My NonRomantic Yet Perfect V-Day

[lavender]

 

[BigDawg69]

Wow awesome thoughts, thank you for sharing!

 

[Rubyfruit]

What a lovely day for a special lady.

You know Lavy, it took me many years to get to the place where I didn't lose myself completely in a man or woman. Many, many years. I'm happy that you gained perspective on that difficult task so early in life. Cudos my friend.

Happy Valentine's day.

 

[Pan718]

Thanks, Lavender...

An interesting reflection... I have a circle of intimate friends who are all over the place, but whom I keep up with on some sort of regular basis by phone...
Locally (because of life changes that sound maybe similar to yours) I've found it slower to find kindred spirits (being a guy, finding depth and intelligence in straight men with social time is a challenge-and I have an adequate quota of gay friends) but deeply appreciate the friends I'm finding. Being disciplined about making the time is important... and I don't always do it regularly enough. But each time I do I realize how important intimate human connection is.

 

[patient1]

"Honey, I shrunk the type in the title"

Congratulations on the 3000th post, Rubyfruit.
I hope nobody minds that I didn't devote a thread to it.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

 

[Rubyfruit]

Thanks patient1 - lol - I didn't even notice.

That's ok, I don't need a thread devoted to how I spend way too much fucking time here!

 

[CelestialBody]

 

[riff]

Thanks, lavender.

That was very well put. And every bit wise.

 

[Jimi]

Love in all forms

Lavy, Platonic love is just as important, IMHO, as raw lust.

If one is lucky enough to attain the perfect combination of those two poles, one is blessed. I am.

But friends are the most special kind of love. What you enjoyed today should be appreciated by all of us. A quiet, cerebral kind of connection that REALLY matters...

Thanks for sharing your day!

 

[Mz_Scarlett]

Thank you Lavender!

I had a wonderful afternoon as well with the women I work with...there was an odd vibe in the office all day and so Trish called our boss, who was out of the office for the day, and told him that we were going to turn off the phones, lock up and head to TGI Fridays for some cocktails! We rarely get to socialize outside of the office and had a great time

This was a blessing for me as I often feel quite lonely in Miami (after being here for almost 3 years I have but one friend outside of work- and he is an ex-boyfriend) and I wasn't exactly looking forward to spending tonight alone. It was nice to have time with the girls to just cut loose and enjoy

 

[lavender]

 

[Mz_Scarlett]

Thanks for sharing Mz. Scarlett.

I think the worst thing about the holidays, any holiday, are the amazing mood swings that can take place. You can be content and happy, come to realizations and then in a moment's notice that mood can shift.

I've noticed that about myself in past holidays. I wonder why it's the case.

Hmmmm....I've been sitting here for about 5 minutes trying to think of a response, because that is absolutely true for me as well. Maybe because so much energy is directed towards those days all around the world that we can't help but tune into it...

I'll let you know if I think of something more specific

 

[Ice Cold]

I know what you mean. I usually hate this day for personal reasons. But when I went to my best friends house for lunch, as I was leaving she got a call that her grandmother had just died. So I stayed with her a bit to comfort her, brought her home dinner, watched her kids while she got some rest and picked up a little bit. As I was leaving she gave me a hug of thanks. Just to see that look of gratitude in her eyes was worth it, because I was able to be there for someone else who really needed it on this of all days. Made my whole evening.

 

[Aphrodisiac]

I also had a " non romantic " Valentine's Day. Today was simply another day, I continued with my work and began to study for my upcoming exams.

I was woken up very early in the morning -- I recieved a phone call from my man. He simply wanted to wish me a happy valentine's day and tell me he loves me. But this is not new ... he has a tendency to do this whenever the mood strikes & he wants to wake me... he is adorable in his ways.

Sorry went off track ... but my day was spend with my friends. They are my close friends and we always celebrate holidays together ... regardless of the holiday .. we just celebrate.

If my reply goes astray forgive .. I am lost in " strawberry wine".