Cupid
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I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. ~Unknown
We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day at Casa TSL. LM is the anti-Valentine. Truly. He finds Valentine’s Day a ridiculously commercial waste of time. And, I absolutely agree with him. At least, for 364 days of the year, I do.
I particularly agree with him because I love him. I particularly agree with him because he makes me laugh. I particularly agree with him because he buys me flowers when I (apparently, according to some sign seen only by him) need them, and often when I least expect them. I particularly agree with him because he is very good at choosing gifts. I particularly agree with him for all sorts of additional reasons that I can’t really write about because LM would consider that ‘over sharing’.
I just happen to not agree with him on the 14th February when I see all that ridiculously commercial wasting of time taking place. And, knowing I will not be receiving any cards or chocolate or flowers on that day makes me the teensiest bit jealous of all those people who are. Which, of course, makes me very shallow.
I can live with that.
Anyhoo, that just brings me to my extremely practical suggestion for a Valentine’s Day gift. One that might even rate considering as an anti-Valentine’s Day Gift.
The fabulous people at Aesop (I first blogged about them here) have come out with a new product just in time for the 14th of February…
Aesop proposes to assist even the most resistant of us to get in the mood for love…
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And they’ll achieve that with their Bain de Bouche.
Aesop Bain de Bouche/Mouthwash
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Aesop’s Mouthwash is an alcohol-free formula. It contains carefully selected botanical ingredients to address odour-causing bacteria that can flourish in the mouth. And, the packaging is SO much nicer than good, old Listerine’s, don’t you think?
To assist us even further with getting in the mood, the helpful marketing folks at Aesop have given us translations of what we affectionately term a ‘pash‘ down here in Australia…
Australia – to pash
United States – to make out
Japan – チュッ ‘Chu’
UK – to snog
France – galocher
Germany – knutschen
Hong Kong – 鍚 ’Sek
With that in mind, I hope you all get LOTS of knutschen from your beloved(s) tomorrow!
Happy Anti-Valentine’s Day from me!
I prefer the words snog and knutschen.
Galocher sounds like I would need a raincoat to match, a rather unromantic sounding name from a non-French speaker’s point of view.
Hey Throve – Happy ANTI-valentine’s!
Snog is my favourite, too. I’ve never liked pash – it’s too reminiscent of awkward teenage years…
Happy days to you too!
Never liked the word pash either.
Not sure how a bottle of mouthwash would go down as a gift! Although all other Aesop gifts greatfully received! Like you I agree very commercial but hubby knows I will be a teeny bit upset if I don’t get a little bunch of flowers:-) happy valentines day!
I reckon a big red bow and the opportunity for much snogging makes the mouthwash a VERY fab’ idea, BCD!!!
Happy ANTI-valentine’s!
Ahhhh, but I do so love the day of hearts! However, your perspective is certainly appreciated. Cheers to your non-Valentine’s Day!
Kristin
Back at you Kristin!
Well, I would be thrilled if Cap’n Firepants gave me some mouthwash. I truly don’t mind that he does nothing on Valentine’s Day – as long as he does something some other time!
…and? Did you get some mouthwash?
Chocolate covered strawberries.
Cap’n Firepants trumped LM
<3 to you Syders! xx
Bless your cotton socks!
I’m with LM about Valentines Day, although I must admit that I haven’t turned down any flowers yet.
J – LM told me he now feels vindicated about his anti-valentine’s stance because I have blogged about it. Piffle!
Of course, the postman will have to bring a JCB with him to carry all my cards!!!!!!
…and, did one JCB fit them all, Crazy?
Fantastic post J! We are the same in this house and I too sometimes wish it were different….however the other 364 days that I am treated like gold are a good reminder why ladies like us don’t need such things! Happy Valentines to you from Vancouver!! XO
Cheers lovely Shira! I know – it makes me seem so shallow, yes? Who needs Hallmark, I say!