What is Love? Baby, Don't Hurt Me.

I am writing a blog on Valentines Day, partially about Valentines Day, that does not contain a hint of angst. Alert the press, people. Allyson kind of... enjoys Valentines Day.

Valentines Day. First of all, will you all please nod your head in agreement that Valentines Day is just better when it's on the weekend? Whether you have a Valentine of not, when it's on a weekday it's just exposed so much more, making it so harder to avoid. Even if you're happily in love, and receive a great gift, no one likes seeing other people's boyfriends up your boyfriends by giving them a teddy bear bigger than your body and flowers that could fill a garden right in the middle of your class. No thank you. Ew. (Crap, is this a hint of angst?)

Anyway, there's this bulletin board on my floor this month that warns about STD's and has a list of things you could do with your man that that are sure ways to avoid STDs. Some of them are legit creative, cute ideas. However, every time I pass it I seem to find a new one on the board that causes a serious 'What. Why. Who? Seriously?!' brain spasm. For instance:

Things to do with you man on Valentines Day (as told by Gage A 10th floor bulletin board):

- Gaze at each other.

- Have a request played on the radio!

- Wash each others hair. (I am NOT making this up)

- Write a poem together. (I like writing poetry, but... no. No.)

- Make a CD of love songs together.

- Exercise together.

So, ladies and gentlemen, these are valid alternatives to getting STDs. Enjoy your time with your man, if you don't scare him off by telling him you want to wash his hair after you gaze into his eyes first. Oh goodness.

Across from this, there's a wall with paper hearts you can fill out answering who your valentine is. Someone wrote Albus Dumbledore. I seconded this notion.

Secondly. I was getting coffee before the movie today, and a woman passed me and said, "I love your tights, where'd you get them?" I smiled and thanked her, informing her they were a gift from my mom for Valentines Day. It partially made my day. I like strangers, sometimes. My mom has quality care packages, I'm not going to lie. The movie, Valentines Day, was cute. You should see it. It's definitely a chick flick, but it has unpredictable moments. I feel like more and more movies are taking the Love Actually approach of several different stories, tying many together. I like this style, a lot. I just hope they don't over do it. I listened to the soundtrack before seeing the film, and came across this gem. Although it makes a little more sense after seeing the movie, this frightens me.

Speaking of frightening, horrible, brain cell killing covers, after I heard this I had to listen to Iron and Wine's cover of Such Great Heights about 3 times before the screaming left my head. What's more romantic than someone screaming and banging his head to some of the most beautiful lyrics ever written? Nothing, folks. Nothing gets more romantic than this.

If you're a fan of Lost, you'll enjoy these valentines. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

There are more where those came from. They made me seriously laugh out loud. I made a booklet of them and gave them to my only friend here who actually watches the show. He appreciated them, as well. Captured heart? Success!

Rad: This blog is already full of linkage, but you should watch this hilarious video.

Unrad: I fail at thinking of unrad things.

xx