Kailani at An Island Life is hosting a Valentine’s Day Goody Swap, so I gleefully signed up to participate. But I have to be honest with you, I’m not a huge fan of all the romanticism that goes along with Valentine’s Day. Mainly because for a lot of people it’s the source for unneeded heartache, distress, and disappointment of not having a date, or not getting reservations at the perfect restaurant, or perhaps not getting a big, juicy, sparkly 3-carat, emerald-cut diamond ring that fits perfectly on the 4th finger of my a person’s left hand. Eh hum.
However, I am a big fan of all things red and pink and chocolate that are tied up with pretty little bows that contain sweet messages of friendship, adoration, and hero-worship that show up in my mailbox of hate. Therefore, I am definitely participating in this goody swap, and so can you! Just click on this link and sign up! You have until January 31st to do so. You never know—you might just receive a big, juicy, sparkly 3-carat, emerald-cut diamond ring that fits perfectly on the 4th finger of your left hand. But it’s not likely.
There is one stipulation to this Valentine’s Day swap—you have to answer the following questions on your blog. And as I stated, I am totally not the romantic type, so don’t be expecting sugary sweet nothings to spew from my typing fingers…
What is your idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day?
Oh, Lord. I would have to say an evening spent at the Trevi Fountain in Italy. Realistically? Well, that’s the next question…
In reality, what is your Valentine’s Day really like?
Back to back episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, hot wings, and a bottle of Corona.
If you could have a lifetime supply of your favorite sweet indulgence, what would it be?
That depends on if I would gain weight eating the lifetime supply of my favorite sweet indulgence. If not, then I would say cinnamon rolls from IKEA. Realistically, I am following Weight Watchers (hell, when am I not?), so I would have to say that a lifetime supply of chocolate-chip Fiber One bars or No Pudge! brownies would be awesome. And it would help if they were tied up in red and pink bows with a 3-carat emerald-cut diamond ring attached. Oh, the ring should be big, juicy, and sparkly.
Is there any sweet treat you absolutely do not like?
Tootsie rolls. Nothing against you, Tootsie…
If you fell into a pool of chocolate, how would you get out?
If I had a big, juicy, and sparkly 3-carat emerald-cut diamond ring, I would use the diamond as a reflective device to summon for help. Or, if there’s giant strawberries involved (why wouldn’t there be?), then I would stay afloat on one of those. Otherwise, I would die a slow, delicious, silky-smooth death…
I’m not the romantic type either. Thank goodness my husband doesn’t expect anything for the occasion, because it just isn’t happening.
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Lulu,
You are so in my boat. HAte V-Day. Sucks. Never liked it. Still don’t. I will however do this thing you mentioned. LOved your answers.
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I’m nervous about Valentine’s Day — and the minefield of hurt feelings that await my son as he deals with his first V-Day in a school setting. AAGH!
So do you love those Ikea cinnamon buns enough to name your daughter after the store of their origin? Hmmm….
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We usually don’t celebrate Vday..last year J rented “The Notebook” and we ordered Dominos. He didn’t realize that the movie was NOT romantic or a romantic comedy and it left me sobbing w/ a headache and puffy eyes.
I was one of those people that never had a Valentine..that’s why I don’t get into it…hubby is so dissapointed in me..and did I tell you how I didn’t give hubby an anniversary card this year..opps
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Only _one_ bottle of corona?? sheesh! sounds boring….
Tootsie rolls are one of my favorite candy ever! However I have wierd tastes in candy..My #1 choice is strawberry twizzlers…
Hope you get that 3 carat emerald cut diamond this year
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Expected romance has such an unromantic quality to it. I think Valentine’s Day is lame. Unless you’re 6 and making valentine’s out of doilies and colored construction paper. Which is just an arts and crafts project. Which is not lame.
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“Die a slow, silky smooth death”….LOL!! Sounds like heaven! Valentine’s Day lost all it’s appeal after high school when we would all compete to see who got roses at school. I prefer my romance to be the year-round variety!
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Boy, you sure do want that 3-carat ring, huh? LOL! Thank you for participating!
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ooooh, how I have missed the laundry blog.
I am so happy I got a breather to read it! 
This is a really cute idea.
Badkelly Valentine fact: I hate it. I think it is a manufactured holiday for people that like to waste their money.
second badkelly fact: Even though he knew I hated it, my ex proposed on that day. Stupid man.
third badkelly valentine fact: I will be participating anyway… cause I’m in love… and I sucked as a girlfriend on his birthday…
fourth badkelly fact: I like chocolate.
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Lol, I’ll bet MOST people’s Valentine’s Days are a lot like the “realistic” one you describe! Oh well, it’s really just a Hallmark Holiday, after all.
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