As I’ve been answering the standard “What are you guys doing for Valentine’s day?” questions, I realize that as much as I always roll my eyes over this occasion, I really DO want to do something special. Yet, I have stipulations. For fear of thinking myself too girly or high maintenance, my rules are:

1. No roses, but I do like other flowers like dahlias, gerbera daisies, tulips, and irises (That reminds me that I had hoped Matt would buy me a bouquet of green flowers for St. Patrick’s day last year. He didn’t, but he said he actually thought about it, but just forgot.)

2. No jewelry

3. No fuzzy teddy bears holding boxes of chocolates (although I do love desserts!)

Basically, if Matt were to give me something, I know that he would get me something based on who I am. He knows all my rules, so he wouldn’t get me any of the above-listed items. I have, however, outright told him that going out for boba on V-day would be a great way to express his love. :) His response: “Who said we’re doing anything?! I thought we agreed long ago that we don’t celebrate these sort of things and that we don’t buy each other gifts!” He says it jokingly, but he’s right.

We did come to that agreement as soon as we started dating, although we’ve bent the rules a few times. And in all honesty, it’s not a big deal whether or not we do anything, because we have special nights out during random times of the year, too…but I wouldn’t mind a card, either–or I’ll make it easy–even a postcard with a handwritten note on the back. :) But after almost five years of being together, I know getting a card from him would be a miracle. That reminds me that I haven’t made him a card this year. Oops.

I don’t think he has anything planned, nor do I, but I think if I plead enough, I’ll be getting boba!! I should remind him that he’s lucky to have a low-maintenance gal like me, so really, he should be getting me TWO bobas! :)

So happy Valentine’s day to everyone out there, single or hitched. Even if you aren’t doing anything special today, just remember: V-day candy goes on sale tomorrow!

Here’s a Valentine that Dorc e-mailed to me!