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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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haitham4vip

Egypt

and then u can search in ur country

sadiq

Sudan

I wish to everybody a fantastic Valentine's day in this year.

saifer

Bahrain

yeah it is difficult to find gift for lover

but i dont have any lover this more sadness

winover

Haiti

i love this day but who is my Valentine?

Mr.Lee

Egypt

that was good conversation but i guess that for our feelings in this time its OK to spend money for gifts because this moment will last forever

Mr.Lee

Egypt

that was good conversation but i guess that for our feelings in this time its OK to spend money for gifts because this moment will last forever

candyrabbit

China

In my mind,it should be a romantic holiday.But my boyfriend isn’t a romantic person,again and again,my fantastic longing for the beautiful holiday broke into soap bubbles.