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Will You Be My Valentine?

Date: Feb 08 2008

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Around the middle of February, you might notice a lot of people wearing pink and red. Some of them will be holding hands and smiling, others weeping in a corner. What’s going on?

You almost forgot! Valentine’s Day is around the corner. February 14th is a holiday that became popular in the middle ages when courtly romance was big. It’s a good time to write a love poem or do something special for the person you’re with or want to be with. But that can be a lot of pressure. Amanda and Devan are a little worried about Valentine’s Day, but luckily, they’ve got each other.

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Dialog

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Amanda

Devan

Amanda: Hi.

Devan: Hey.

Amanda: I just looked at the calendar…not cool. Do you know what’s coming up?

Devan: Um…your birthday?

Amanda: No. I’d be excited if it were my birthday.

Devan: Oh, Valentine’s Day.

Amanda: Yeah. I’m a romantic and everything, but I just think it’s a ridiculous holiday.

Devan: Isn’t it? Unless you’re in a relationship it’s just such a letdown.

Amanda: Absolutely…

Devan: It’s the most depressing holiday. Sadder than being alone on Christmas.

Amanda: I completely agree. It pretty much reminds everyone that’s single or has just broken out of a relationship that they are lonely and they have nothing to be happy about. And the pressure that it puts on couples. For no reason on one day…what to buy your boyfriend or girlfriend, just ‘cause?

Devan: Yeah, it’s pretty much a big slap to the face for anybody who’s not in a happy relationship.

Amanda: Such a Hallmark holiday, but, you know, I did try to get in the mood and I did bake you some Valentine’s cookies.

Devan: Oh…

Amanda: Will you be my Valentine?

Devan: I’ll be your Valentine. Will you be my Valentine?

Amanda: Absolutely.

Devan: Thank you. Cheers.

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Discussion

Amanda seems strangely serious. She says there’s an important day coming and Devan guesses that it’s her birthday. Amanda says that she’d be excited if it were her birthday. Then Devan remembers…Valentine’s Day.

Since both Amanda and Devan like someone who doesn’t appear to like either of them back, they agree that it’s probably going to be a crumby Valentine’s Day.

But even if they both had boyfriends, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be any easier. There’s the pressure to do something special and buy a gift. Amanda points out that Valentine’s Day is very commercial nowadays.

But, rather than just feel sorry for herself, Amanda made some cookies and asks Devan if she’ll be her Valentine. Normally your lover is your Valentine. But if you don’t have a lover, a friend will do to keep you company. Of course Devan says yes, and it starts to look like maybe Valentine’s Day won’t be so bad after all.

Hey! Didn’t you hear? Ebaby! Has a special love story for Valentine’s Day!

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cjman

China

valentine''s day!!no one bothers me..haha!hope the people who are being in love,have a sweet day!!hope the singles can find a gf or a boy!haha!sherry mandy

xpis-gr

Greece

Well, i aslo don't have a boyfriend but it's not going to be such a letdown to me.. i agree its such a hallmark holiday, however very romantic. In my opinion, its a good chance to make a step and give someone u like a small symbol of love or maybe to invite him/her to a romantic place.

Vikkizuo

China

It's really very a romatic and nice day, bring us recall a lot of good memories, including my lover , my friendship,........ I watched the nice movie with my boyfriend yesterday to spend a good Valentine's Day advance. Thanks my lover…...

Pls let us enjoy the coming Valentine's Day….

flyhuang168

China

I have no girlfriend yet!If I don't watch this topic I'll not know Valentine's Day is coming !!

tinan9690

China

As a singleton,i also seek for a man who can share that day with me,hmmm…very special day!

huang qiang

China

I have broken up with my girlfriend in may,I am still a single,but I do not drepressing,

armida

Mexico

With a couple or without it. Being full of blessings, share with good friends,with my young students, a healthy family that suppport me, the children, my pretty goose, my comfortable weekends, my freedom, February14 is another ocassion to say I love you in any way, not exactly with an expensive gift, is enough a detail to say: you are important for me.

hegaoye

China

not bad just this

maher87k

Germany

for me,everyday should be like valentineُ s day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tarek152

Egypt

张国强

China

i dont konw it ,but i think it must be very intreresting !

jiahui.lei

China

the valentine`s day is so commercial.

kiyaarast

United States

wow i love valentine day. it’s a really nice day. this day is really nice.i am taking Red Rose, card Every valentine day. after i met my B/f ,i give to him.

kiyaarast

United States

wow Valentine day is really nice. i love that day. i love valentine rose ,card ,gift. wow it's a really nice dayit's no problem we dont have a G/F or B/F. but if we have G/F or B/F then it's so nice.

Lieven

China

Valentine's day is coming.Looking forward to it.I think spending the special day with beloved may be the most happiest memory in life. Beloved,not only refer to couples,but also refer to good friends and even parents.They are all my "valentines"!i hope everyone have a wonderful day that day:)

rockyzhang1981

China

Loneliness should not be degrading. Everyone hopes he/she could be in a happy, romantic relationship with lover, but life don't treat you as you like, so this is the very life. So, no one buy you rose, buy it youself; no one bake you cookies, bake them yourself; no one kiss you goodnight, Mickey Mouse or Snoopy dog toy kiss you goodnight, huh? In a word, Happy Valentine's day!

k@ny0y@

Chile

weeping in a corner

bakibillah

Bangladesh

Come on! Come on, Emma

We can be a good friend !

bakibillah

Bangladesh

Your comments are very good. I'm very pleased it. I agree double is trouble and tringe is terrible like Bermuda tringle. Yeah double comes trouble but for sharing , caring, contributing and of course for one thing you must need your partner as well.