V-day blues
For the men in the Ruder Finn office and similarly many of those across the UK, Saturday is generally a day to meet up with mates, watch some football and have a few pints down the pub. During February and March, you can even add watching the 6 Nations Rugby into the mix.
Life is simple!
But think again chaps because this Saturday is St Valentine’s day. Yes, Valentine’s day has come around again – just in case you had forgotten!
For most men, the mention of *this day* (I dare not even type it again) brings with it instant panic and chaos, with most men leaving the present buying duties to the last minute. And this year it’s going to be even harder, what with everyone feeling the pinch of the credit crunch. Becoming a gold medallist in love on Valentine’s day with no budget is like trying to knock out Joe Calzaghe with your arms tied behind your back: Impossible!
Going out for dinner and getting the flowers, lingerie, perfume and whatever other nice things you have seen in the London freesheets on the tube or bus home over the past few weeks is likely to be out of reach this year for some of us. You could always try a home cooked meal – courtesy of Jamie.
And look on the bright side, at least we have a great excuse if we forget; “Credit crunch darling, I’m just thinking of our future”. Good luck with that though!
And finally, to the single ladies and fellas among us that don’t have the near-impossible task of trying to be the most romantic soul on the planet? Well firstly, count yourself lucky! Secondly, if you are feeling a bit lonely then pop along to the Innocent drinks website and declare who you ‘would like to meet’ (WLTM). If your response wins it will be printed on upcoming promotional bottles and you and your secret crush will win a box of smoothies to warm your love socks.
And who knows, you may even find you perfect match.
Tags: Credit crunch, innocent drinks, jamie oliver, single, smoothie, valentine's day
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Comments (1)
February 11th, 2009 at 3:13 pm Posted by Fifi
Valentine’s day a genius idea of commercialism. Take all the hopes of a girl in a relationship (or any state between singledom and “it’s complicated”) and turn it all into doubt; instill so much fear in the poor potential/boyfriend/partner that he’s in a panic to spend money on sweet nothings, just to prove that she is loved and adored on this ONE DAY. I reiterate: Genius!
Personally I’d prefer the love to be shown all year round. But it will not stop me looking around to see which lucky girls in the office get flowers on Friday for the bonus point
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