Wow, I wasn't aware candy-grams had been around that long. They must be ancient Kidding. But I know what you mean about being self-concious. I'm not above getting people to do what you did with your friend. Our school does it several times a year, and if you send them enough, people feel obligated to return the favour. So... I've gone from getting one to getting six... It's so shallow, I know but sometimes one needs a bit of shallow affirmation.

Awww, the frog sounds so cute. You've now become the kids designated Baby Sitter, he won't want to spend time with anyone but Uncle Dom, when his parents want to go out. You'll now get to be his mentor for life... especially since he gave you a valentine. (If you really want to embarass him, ten years from now take out that same card and show it to him).

Btw, thanks for posting on V-Day. It was a nice present for those of us celebrating "Black Tuesday"

//shadows

Well, I'm probably the wrong person to talk about Valentine's Day. But although I adore romantic fiction, I'm really not into it in real life. I like more domesticated kinds of affection. Like family and friends. I think the real success of a romance, for example, is when the couple stops being lovers and starts being family (I don't mean have kids necessarily, though I'm all in favor of that when it's appropriate). Anyway, I'm leading up to saying, yeah, the paper frog from the kid and his mom, that's the best kind, even if it's not what most people have in mind when they think of the day.

(my father is in the hospital, probably dying, and I've been observing what his family consists of --it makes me glad he's in the hospital in San Francisco, where you don't have to explain how he's accumulated this huge "immediate family." We did designate his best friend as his daughter to get her complete access, but other than that, well, we're all paper frogs together here)

OK, now I am stunned. Dom "does not want to be part of a couple." How can someone who writes so well about romance not want to be part of a couple? Seems to me that someone has gotten burned once too often and now doesn't want to climb back on the horse.....(I believe that is what they call a mixed metaphor, but, what do I know? I am the reader, not the writer here.)

Sounds like we need to fix Dom up w/someone nice. Suggestions? Volunteers? (Sorry, Dom, I am taken.) Perhaps we should form a committee to vet responses. I am thinking Vic should chair it, given his years (and years and ....) of experience.

Better yet, we could all pitch in and buy him a listing on Match.com. A friend of mine did that for his brother. I thought it was kind of nice, but, the brother was more than a bit miffed.

At any rate, Dom, don't give up on love (unless, of course, being alone makes you write more, in which case, all bet's are off.....)

I know what you mean about Valentines being more like a third wheel event if you're single. But I kinda like to look at it as a celebration of love in general. Yeah that's gouda for you right there. If you're with someone, great. But there's other kinds of love too right? Like with family, friends... and for me... the teenage mutant ninja turtles (the original cartoon, not the angry newer crap that came out a few years ago). A little wacky? Yes. Untraditional? Absolutely, but it's love all the same... and before you even go there, it's not an unhealthy love, it's nostalgia So happy love of a person, ping pong, cheesecake or whatever your fix may be today. Or yesterday now I guess. Hmm this post suddenly became redundant.

my 14th was tragic. beyond the fact i'm single (it happens every other valentines anyway) i had a professor who scheduled an advanced math exam at 7 am on the 15th.

i spent my 'romantic evening' with my textbooks. joy.

I'm not bitter about the day because to me it's just another day, always has been, including previous years when I wasn't single like this year.

Having said that, I think people are crazy to spend $110 on a bunch of roses, I mean that's dinner at a nice restaurant, a night out clubbing or a new pair of jeans!

Don't even get me started on the cards, I'm sure Hallmark and other companies love you spending money on a card. However if you really wanna show someone you care about/love them then it should be every chance you get, not once a year with flowers/chocolate and a card.

The whole frog thing is cute, and little kids are ok till you have to actually do parent things like feed/clean/change them, that's when you hand them back to the parents.

Awww, the frog sounds so cute. You've now become the kids designated Baby Sitter, he won't want to spend time with anyone but Uncle Dom, when his parents want to go out. You'll now get to be his mentor for life... especially since he gave you a valentine. (If you really want to embarass him, ten years from now take out that same card and show it to him).

//shadows

Better yet, pin it to his photo board at his 18th birthday party.

Wynter

I wish this got posted yesterday, but you are right Dom about Valentines day I wish I could of join the Black Tuesday group but I broke just about every rule so that ruled me out . Anyways you are right I did do the candy gram in high school funny, I thought I was the only one who did what you did Dom guess not . For the last couple of months I was happy about being single then this day comes and turns sour. I am truely happy right now sure I don't have tha special someone but I am okay with that, Viv if you are reading this thank you for your comment I read today I do need to talk to him about it and I know it I will be okay.

thx

rekop1

Unka Dom u get 14 huggles just cause ur n feb 14 th is jus a day in the middel of the 13th n 15th.

part 33 was WAY n now I m tappin my fingers. a gen. sorry. I m done readin the other parts

:2hands: I will save u from them weird peopel thet want 2 vote u a S/O

Unka Dom the worlds best righter N baby sitter :king:

Happy feb 15th Unka Dom

i m makin a poll on DD in my blog

so is part 34 done now?

how a bout now?

now?

Valentine's Day is special. It's the one day I get to tell my mom I love her and she thinks it's super special. It's the one day my gramma really likes getting hugs from me, and it is also my nephew's birthday! He turned 6 and is crazy as hell.

:ranger:

I honestly got bummed out. Being this is the first year I have really REALLY put thought into love and relationships and such, I feel like the forces of the universe (or maybe just the tri county area) are working against me. Sure I'm still in the closet at school and home, sure I find a few guys attractive...(Steve.. *shudders*) but I guess I have no one to blame but myself. Does anyone know what its like to come out at school? Kinda been considering it. Mainly since half the guys I associate myself with seem to ask me if I'm gay everyday.

Dom, awesome work on DD 33. I found it to be incredibly sensible and, for lack of a better word, great!

Thanks again man for going all out and straining your mind on such a wonderful series. I actually find myself wondering if there is a Seth out there for me...

Hey, I'll pitch in cash for Dom's Match.com thingy....unless 17 is too young for him??? I'll be 18 in May. *wink wink nudge nudge*

(my father is in the hospital, probably dying, and I've been observing what his family consists of --it makes me glad he's in the hospital in San Francisco, where you don't have to explain how he's accumulated this huge "immediate family." We did designate his best friend as his daughter to get her complete access, but other than that, well, we're all paper frogs together here)

I wish you and the family all the best Lucy. Take care

Having said that, I think people are crazy to spend $110 on a bunch of roses, I mean that's dinner at a nice restaurant, a night out clubbing or a new pair of jeans!

 

Don't even get me started on the cards, I'm sure Hallmark and other companies love you spending money on a card.

I know I'd definitely rather have the jeans and a night out than a card and flowers!

Valentine's Day is special. It's the one day I get to tell my mom I love her and she thinks it's super special. It's the one day my gramma really likes getting hugs from me, and it is also my nephew's birthday! He turned 6 and is crazy as hell.

 

Does anyone know what its like to come out at school? Kinda been considering it. Mainly since half the guys I associate myself with seem to ask me if I'm gay everyday.

 

Dom, awesome work on DD 33. I found it to be incredibly sensible and, for lack of a better word, great!

Thanks again man for going all out and straining your mind on such a wonderful series. I actually find myself wondering if there is a Seth out there for me...

 

I bet your mom always thinks it's special, even if she makes a bigger deal about it on V-day; same for gramma .

No real advice on the 2nd part, but you could maybe kinda "feel them out" and get an impression on how they'd react. Like if they ask maybe say "why? would it matter?"......but you shouldn't do anything you're not ready too.

And I personally think there's a "Seth" (Or "Sethanie ) out there for all of us.

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Glad you got that teriffic card Dom! You're right you shouldn't let one day a year guilt you into wanting to be in a couple if otherwise you're fine. I had a couple of friends who used to refer to V-day as "single's awareness day". It certainly does seem like that's it's secondary function. Perhaps Valentine's day is really some sort of evolutionary development designed to ensure that people continue to look for other people to mate with.

Anyway 33 rocked and thanks so much for posting it for us on Valentine's day. I ended up coming home earlier than I'd planned, and it made it alot nicer that I had something to read when I got there. I'm sure you'll get over your block soon (if you're not already). Take care

Kevin