From Bill’s Perspective…
“Oh jeez, Valentine’s Day is in a month. I should probably start planning!”
“…soon”
Valentine’s day is a great holiday, for girls anyway. As this day rapidly approaches, the girls await with anticipation. They think, “I can’t wait to see how he dazzles me this year.” Meanwhile, the boys are working around the clock, trying to come up with elaborate ideas to meet these high expectations. As for me, I’ve decided to plan early to ensure adequate time and minimal disappointment. After countless minutes of “yelping” (the website, not the disgruntled noises), Claire and I have decided to go to Orea Taverna and Wine Bar next month. My game plan goes as follows: 1. Pick her up and drive to the restaurant, 2. Have a romantic meal at Orea Taverna, 3. Go out for a second round of dessert, 4. Go for a walk in the park (it’s not only romantic, but Claire is very sensitive to sugar and I don’t want her “spazzing” out in my car), and 5. Drop her o‑ after a juicy goodbye smooch.
Regarding my Valentine’s Day outfit, I am not what most people call “fashionable,” so I will just be wearing a collared shirt, a blazer, and a pair of khaki jeans that are slightly rolled up at the bottom (because that automatically makes it look nicer). Despite all the planning that has to go into Valentine’s Day, I know that it will be completely worth it. I mean, it’s not every day that we get to spend a special day with the person we love. Oh, and Claire, there are of course some surprises that aren’t in the “game plan.”
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From Claire’s Perspective…
Growing up, I have always adored Valentine’s Day. The chocolate Kisses passed around during elementary school, the lacey red and white cards, and the bouquets of flowers never cease to excite me. However, beneath all the glitz and glamour of this highly commercialized holiday comes the true meaning of Valentine’s Day – appreciation for friends, family, and loved ones. This year, Bill and I are planning to go to Orea Taverna and Wine Bar in Placentia, a restaurant we found when looking at ideal date spots. I am especially excited since we picked out this restaurant together and I love trying new things with him. I looked over the menu of the odd, unique Greek restaurant and all I can say is that I hope he doesn’t order the frog leg for me. After our meal, we are planning to get our second helping of dessert, since he knows how much I love sweets.
The first thing that comes to mind when planning for a date night, as most other girls, is what I’m going to wear. Since it is a nicer restaurant than the usual Bruxie’s or Chipotle that we always go to for everyday dates, I am planning to wear a casual, animal print Forever 21 dress, spray some perfume, and put my hair up. Of course, I can’t forget Bill’s Valentine’s Day present! Despite all the planning and preparation, I am aware that time spent with a loved one shouldn’t only occur on a specific day when extravagant gifts are emphasized; it doesn’t even have to include these things. The idea that one special day is set aside to celebrate a spouse, girlfriend, or boyfriend is good enough.