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Two sides of the heart
 Anne Marie Henick
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Isn't it kinda funny how we all experience Valentine's Day differently at various points in our lives? Or, should I say, at various points when it comes to significant others?
I firmly believe that everyone falls in to either one of two Valentine's Day categories; those that have a person to cuddle with and those that don't.
You know how it is for women who have a Valentine for the 14th. By the first week of January, most have already been to Target and Hallmark checking out the cards. Usually it's whenever they happen to walk by, but as the big day gets nearer, it's almost up to three times a week.
So what are the guys with a Valentine up to? Remember the last minute Christmas shopping syndrome many guys have? It's contagious with pretty much every other special day or gift-buying, card-worthy event. Don't get nervous if they still have no clue what they have planned. And if they say they do, they're probably lying. (It's OK guys, you'll make the limo arrangements on time, RIGHT?)
Now that the day is getting close, most women have their cards selected. It's time for show and tell. Who's got the cutest card(s) (some people can't decide on one) this year. And during an especially sappy episode of Friends� where Chandler and Monica are smoozin� again, is the perfect opportunity to enlighten their roommates on what Hallmark has to say to their Valentine. And it's so much fun. But spare them if they look like they're going to puke because they might.
This brings me to the other category of people; the "no-dates." And well, there's no sugarcoating for these people. Here's how the Valentine's Day process goes for them. OK, I'm talking about the women. I'm not so sure men care as much.)
January 1. "Ok, I still have time."
January 15. "Should I call my brother?"
February 13. "I'm sorry, did I just barf on your cute little card?"
February 14. "#$%##."
It really does suck. And don't forget that time flies, so V-Day 2003 will be here before you know it. Once the 15th rolls around, you have 364 days to find a date. And then maybe next time you won't be the one turning green.
Anne Marie Henick can be reached at: [email protected]
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