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<p>Let’s take a little trip back in time:</p>
<p><strong>February 14th, 2007 A.K.A. </strong><strong>V-Day</strong></p>
<p>I always seem to have a hard time when it comes to picking out that
Valentine’s Day gift for that special lady. It shouldn’t be that big
of a deal. When it comes to shopping, I have no problem shopping on a
budget or spending more than I should. Either way, I get it done. And
when it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts, they’re not exactly in short
supply around the Valentine’s season.</p>
<p>The main problem is that I’m just too picky.</p>
<p>When it comes to shopping for myself, it’s easy. I buy the cheapest
loaf of bread. I buy the body soap that smells the best. I buy the
tool that does the job. If there’s more than one to choose from, I pick
the one with the longest warranty (Craftsman).</p>
<p>Shopping for gifts for other occasions, such as Christmas, is easy
enough. Gramma gets perfume. Grampa gets an electronic device with
larger buttons to replace the old one. Mom gets a coffee mug. Sister
gets a book. Brother gets ammo, DVD’s that feature things exploding, or
anything that can cause damage or inflict pain. Then buy an extra one
for Dad. Friends get friendship, or maybe even a phone call.</p>
<p>But what do I get for <strong>her</strong> on a day set aside
especially for her? Screw this one up, and you’ll be browsing Match.com
again soon. So it’s got to be perfect. Therefore, I ponder that perfect
gift for way too long. Before I know it, the big day is here, and I’ve
got nothing to give her. So I haul buns over to the grocery store and
buy the last rose (you know the one; it’s the one with the browning
petals for $85.99) and a box of Sweethearts.</p>
<p>After waiting in line for an hour to buy the ****iest and last
remaining flower on the planet, I haul buns back home. Of course,
coming home an hour and a half after saying “I’m going to go check the
mail right quick,” on Valentine’s Day doesn’t bode well for any man
looking to remain out of the single’s pool.</p>
<p>At least I’ve got a browning rose and a $0.60 box of candy to make it all better!</p>
<p>Fast-forward 24 hours.</p>
<p><strong>February 15th, 2007</strong></p>
<p>Updated my Myspace profile to read “single.”</p>
<p>Fast forward about a year.</p>
<p><strong>February 13th, 2008</strong></p>
<p>Well, at this point I’ve entered into a new relationship. This time,
I’m going to do it right. I’ve already put off getting my special
someone that special gift for too long. Fortunately for me, I’ve had a
revelation. Most girls like to get flowers, candy, jewelery, gift
baskets, teddy bears , or anything sweet and romantic. The “perfect
gift” is something sweet (and at least a little nice, and not rotting).
A half-dozen long stemmed roses and a box of chocolates ought to do the
trick. Since I’m short on time, I decide to <a href="http://stybero.com/valentines-day-gifts-for-her.shtml">buy the gifts online</a>. They’re shipped same day, and on V-Day, I present my gifts to my lovely lady over a candlelit homemade spaghetti dinner.</p>
<p><strong>February 15th, 2008</strong></p>
<p>Still in a relationship, and she still loves me!</p>
<p><strong>Fast forward to present day.</strong></p>
<p>For our 1st Valentine’s Day together as <span style="text-decoration: underline;">husband and wife</span>, I’m going to follow the same basic formula that worked well enough to win her over last year, with a few minor adjustments.</p>
<p>Since learning that she doesn’t actually like chocolate, I’ve decided to <a href="http://stybero.com/valentines-day-gifts-for-her.shtml">order a teddy bear and a bunch of balloons</a>
to replace the candy. We’ll do gifts over a homemade candlelight
dinner, although I’ll be making changes to the menu this year, and
probably be spending a bit longer in the kitchen. But after everything
winds down for the evening, I know it will all be worth it.</p>
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