FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11.2005 VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 3
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Start here for a great Valentine's Day 2005
By Lauren Debiak, KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Many individuals dread this legendary lovesick fellow, while others anxiously anticipate his arrival. He is notorious for causing toothaches, heartaches and fast breaks. Although nauseating to some, he is intoxicating to others. Love or hate this old chap, St. Valentine is on his way in to town.
If the Jen and Brad break-up left you feeling hopelessly cynical toward long lasting love, it is time to snap out of it. Valentine's Day is near, and a certain someone is counting on you to brighten their day with flowers, cards and candy.
Valentine's Day is a celebration of love, friendship and appreciation. It was designed to honor the illustrious St. Valentine, whose time as a priest earned him the reputation as a lover, not a fighter. Who are we kidding? This famed holiday has the potential to cause serious emotional distress to a usually sane person. It is staggering how certain we are of ourselves on Feb. 13. However, when the 14th rolls around and cupid drops the ball, our self-confidence is shot, along with our dreams for true love.
Even as children, we dedicated countless hours to creating
elaborate cards for the annual classroom exchange. We were cautious with our word choices and picky with our recipients Careful not to write a "love" where a "from" was deserved, our nerves got the best of us as we slipped our expressive haikus into special mailboxes and sprinted the entire way home.
Valentine's Day may be oversaturated with cheesy poetry arts and crafts and trips to Hallmark, but it is one day out of the year that you can devote some extra time and effort to a special person who makes a positive difference in your life. Everyone is entitled to one "bah humbug" holiday, but perhaps you should reserve that unenthusiastic outlook for another day. Valentine's Day is the perfect day to show you care.
This is a no-fail guide for those who are creatively challenged in the game of love. It is a detailed explanatory lifesaver that will have those bachelors and bachelorttes pining for your adoration. If you have questions about where to go, what to do or what to buy, use these carefully researched recommendations to dance your way into his or her heart.
Happy Valentine's Day!