Kwentong Valentines

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day.  It is also C.S.A.D. as I fondly call it.  C-civil S-status A-awareness D-day.  As the day approaches, this Writer can’t help but recall events from the past.  Let’s walk down the memory lane as the Writer recall kilig and not so good Valentine memories…

Valentine Harana from Senior Guy -  Senior Guy was courting Writer during freshman year.  Senior guy had his barkada with him in tow, when he knocked at  classroom’s door.  Class was interrupted.  Friend of senior guy asked teacher if they may talk to Writer.  Permission was granted.  When Writer went to them, Senior guy together with friends began to sing a Martin Nievera song.  The whole class listened and teased them mercilessly.  After the harana, Senior guy gave Writer a heart shaped pizza.  Few months later, Senior guy “proposed”.  They were too young…and not meant to be.

Valentine Date with Dad and Mom - Writer has been dateless and loveless for some time.  Dad of writer included her on their V-day date.  That gesture was very much appreciated by Writer.  Both Mom and Writer received chocolates and flowers that day.

Valentine Date with Crappy Ex - Writer had first bf during college.  Crappy Ex gave Writer 3 roses.  (Crappy Ex is a cheapskate, I know…) During dinner, Crappy Ex stupidly told Writer that he found the date place last minute.  It says a lot about Crappy Ex, a Cheapskate and a man withOUT plans.  It’s one of the HO-HUM dates Writer has ever been through.

Valentine Date with Crappy Ex, stupidly paid for by Writer - As usual, Crappy Ex has no plans of having a dinner date.  Either he really is a bonafide cheapskate or he’s not really into Writer.  Writer wants to celebrate Valentines, being a hopeless romantic.  She persuaded Crappy Ex to have dinner at the nearest decent pizza place.  Crappy Ex does not want to eat dinner.  When Writer told Crappy Ex that she’ll pay for the dinner, Crappy Ex agreed.  IT IS THE CRAPPIEST DATE Writer has ever been.  Till this day, Writer wonders what got into her head.

Valentine Girls’ Day Out with the Boss - Writer’s very kind and empathetic Boss organized a Girls’ Day Out on V-Day.  Boss together with staff had a fun-filled lunch at the Shang.  Writer never forgets Boss’ kindness to this day.

Valentine Song from the One Who Never Was - Wide eyed Writer still believes in the concept of Valentines despite being dumped by Crappy Ex.  Writer got text messages from the One Who Never Was.  After a series of kamustahans and senseless flirting, the One Who Never Was called Writer up.  He played his guitar and sang John Mayer’s Your Body Is a Wonderland.  Writer is stupidly kilig over the impromptu harana.  The One Who Never Was was the guy who harbored false hopes to Writer. (see False Hope blog entry)

Valentine Proposal from the One - Writer is about to have 7th monthsary with the One.  Writer meets the One from work.  Writer was a bit annoyed because the One seemed to have not made any restaurant reservations.  The One even asked Writer her preferences for dinner.  Writer is starting to get annoyed because she hates unplanned dates.  The One suggested a noisy Chinese restaurant.  Writer resigned herself that it could be one of those dates again.  When they approached restaurant, Writer was about to take a seat.  The One said that the place is very crowded.  Writer thinks it is not.  They ended up eating in a different restaurant, at the Fort.  Plans and reservations were made after all.  After dinner, the One popped the question.  The Writer happily accepted.  An engagement ring was given to seal the deal.  The One is now Writer’s Loving Hubby.  To this day,  Writer recalls that Valentine as the best one ever!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!