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My father always tells me I’m “one of
the guys.” Flattering, isn’t it? My mother
encourages me to be more feminine. As
if wearing floral-patterned dresses
would get me a date. No thank you; I’d
rather be myself and enjoy my Saturday
evenings with a paperback.
Some people might say that I’m in de
nial. Only a lonely, bitter and desperate girl
would be spending her time writing a col
umn about how ignorant Valentine’s Day is.
Wrong again. I think Valentine’s Day is
great. Tell people you love them. Just
make sure they’re people you really love.
It disgusts me that people will con
vince themselves they’re in love with
someone so they can get a dozen roses
and go to the Olive Garden for dinner.
Evaluate who it is you really love in
this world. It’s a strong word, and holds a
lot more meaning than a bottle of wine
and a box of chocolates.
And for those desperate souls who do
not have a date for Valentine’s, be patient.
I have found it’s the only way to sur
vive watching the cutesy little couples
with their hearts and flowers. I know my
knight in shining armor will someday
appear in the form of a guitar-playing
skater-punk who writes poetry and
sends his parents a Valentine’s Day card
every Feb. 14.
Until then, I will be content knowing
that at least my parents think I’m the
most beautiful little girl in the world. By
Saturday, I will have my stuffed ape. And
that’s all the love I need.
April Towery is a junior
journalism major.
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