(Photo from http://www.galaofgifts.com/products.asp?product=2447 ) Meet Brad.
He is one of my Valentines gift for Cathy. He does more than turn rosy-cheeked, he shakes, giggles, and chatters. A steal for 9.95.
(By the way, Hallmark christened him 'Louie' but we didnt like the name. I dont like the name Brad either but what can I do?)
Brad marks our 2nd V-day in the US. This year, we are celebrating quietly by having a late dinner at a quiet place. I like how there is less fanfare around V-day here. Sure, there are the commercials for jewelry, flowers, cakes, what-not (heart-shaped pizza anyone?) but somehow there is less pressure to overspend and 'show your love' and reserving months in advance for overpriced dinners, Valentines concerts.
And the traffic. I remember this one year (2003?) when it took me 2 hrs to get from Makati to Sta Cruz to pick Cathy up, and then an hour to get to Intramuros for dinner that cost Php2000 a head. Not. Worth. It.
So, I am thankful this year, there is no 'environmental' pressure to celebrate Valentines a certain way. I hope Cathy agrees.
I'm pretty sure Brad doesn't mind.
* Check out www.Hallmark.com for an interactive version of Brad/Louie*
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