Vday

Lets take a moment to compare how this year is different from last year:

I did not receive flowers from an admirer that i have been trying to rid of for years... who then lied about it.

I am not stuck in a "are we or aren't we" ambiguous relationship.

I am employed and not living with my parents.

I did not throw a pity party for myself.

I'm not pining over people that are not worth my time or effort.

INSTEAD:

I actually said "Happy Valentine's Day" to people. For the last several years I have acknowledged people's valentine's greetings, and have responded with "you too" if at all. In the past I have refused to say the words.

I made it through work without saying it, got home, and PBR had texted. He said it to me, I decided to actually say it back. Texting it wasn't so bad.

I climbed into bed, and woke a few short hours later to use the bathroom. My dreams are always so stressful when i need to pee. So I was up 5 minutes later when PBR texted again checking if i was awake. He said he would be there within seconds and he had a present.

Upon opening the door he stated "take a guess!" So i pointed to his left arm and said "that hand!" He rolled his eyes and laughed at me... he only had one hand behind his back. I could see the reflection of something silver in the screen door window. He could tell I was cheating at this point, so he just showed me:
"if you were guessing a Hannah Montana Balloon, you were right!"

I got a quick kiss and he headed back to work. a few minutes later my phone rang as he finally processed the situation: "Why are you awake?"

I have to say, I'm pretty impressed with his efforts today. I sure didn't expect a grown man to buy a balloon featuring a tween idol. Probably not his most masculine moment, but it was appreciated it. I've had a smile on my face all day.

Upon arriving at work staff and clients asked if i had a good day. I was vague, but said yes. I've stood my ground about keeping my private life private, and when clients ask, I just show my empty ring finger and state that all they get to know is that i'm unmarried. My co-workers know a bit more, so when the staff nurse came out of her medical area, she saw me and stated very loudly "Oh Hi! You have a boyfriend, I bet you had a very special day!"

The clients all started giggling and smiling at me. They figured out my secret.
oh well.

All in all, the best valentine's day i've ever had.

Lemon Out