suck it, hallmark.

i've never been a fan of valentine's day. admittedly, a big part of that is because i've never had a valentine or a significant other to share it with. despite this, i usually spend it with friends eating chocolate and watching sappy movies. this is fun, but something you can do without the excuse of a holiday, so really i've never been a fan of valentine's day. not to mention the hallmark factor.

up until this year, my favorite valentine's day was spent with my old college roommate. that afternoon we both donated blood. i proceeded to pass out almost immediately after sitting down at the cookie table. she had to run to work, and while she felt okay at the beginning, she ended up throwing up at work and coming home early. we both took long naps, and then went to a girlfriend's house that night. there, we each drank our own bottle of boone's, ate chocolate fondue, and watched 13 going on 30. simply magical.

last night, however, i spent an entire afternoon making the best valentine's of my life with a good friend. i ate a box of whoppers and drank a cup of coffee, which i always find is the best way to get the creative juices flowing. i made a dozen awesome cards that will be finding their way to friends all over the country. these cards are not only made with much love and care but also include some fantastic puns, cut-out hearts, and even glitter. it doesn't get better than that. wait. it does. order a pizza, drink a few beers, and listen to broken social scene. now that's a perfect valentine's day. who the hell cares if it was on february 11th?