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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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amhed

Colombia

Valentines day is just for remember all about our feelings love,friendship,greetings etc all the cool emotions of human beens it can't be just a commercial holiday like christmas. We must enjoy it and share with our friends ^_

koolman2k8

Viet Nam

We can spend sweet Valentine`s day when we have boy/girlfriends. Let`s love each other!!! Dont be upset you can think your future.

care8888

China

in that day u can get a lot of gifts,and the best wishes from the person that love u

am0_oma

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

love more than word

tod5555

China

I believe,smiling is the best gift in the valentine'day if I have no boyfriend till the valentine'day.

jadechien

China

you should love youself much better in that special day. if you are alone that day, manybe remember your mama, your dady, or the ex-love and the happeyness that they have given to you. you will feel much better. in fact, you are not the only person who lose lover. i hope we can have a good valentine's day in 2009.

miffoo

Slovakia

Valentine's day is really sweet, cool, nice, and romantic day, but this days full of commercial.

miffoo

Slovakia

Valentine’s day is really sweet, cool,and nice day, but full of commercial

irish@mpsc

Philippines

i wan't to join.. can I?

irish@mpsc

Philippines

so sure…

Gaurav_DELHI

India

I have no girlfriend and I'd be possible for me that find any one girlfriend at coming valentine day.

ring.wang

China

I have had a good time with my lovely cat!:)

oinegue

Brazil

don't drink but you eat everything

fizz_fuzz214

Philippines

its just a big crap!!

aranguo

China

unless you wounld not to think over,you will be remenber her,indelible day.yeah.

aranguo

China

ok….that is special days,i would not forget it everyyears in valentine'day.

long.c.young

China

i love this day because the day i know i have someone to love and her love me too

olivia0425

China

janetling

Hong Kong

yes i agree with that…....vanlentine's day also is a dispressing holiday….. that made me feel sad …. becase i dont have boy friend…......... no one give me a present..