V-Day: The Final Stretch

Happy Valentine's Day to all those cute couples and sexy singles out there. I do hope that all parties received an indulgent amount of sweets and perhaps an extra surprise or two. I savored a nice bit of Toblerone this afternoon and dedicated the majority of my waking hours to anime and Olympics coverage.

It seems as though most writers out there are casting their two cents in on the notion of Valentine's Day. I for one am a bit of a romantic. Now, that being stated, I've never had the chance to fawn over a lady on this day. I can promise you now, the first girl I date on Feb. 14th is going to be overwhelmed because I am going to blow the DOORS off Valentine's Day for her.

Let all readers note that now.

Despite my lingering singledom, I don't harbour any aggression toward the holiday. I know most folks see it as another capitalist cash grab, but there are definitely other ways to surprise a special someone without having to drop serious cash.

I still prefer the original intention behind February 14th -- initially, it was a day for secret admirers to step forward and divulge their affections. It was a time to confess one's inner feelings and to (hopefully!) discover a new relationship. It's a time for action, or, at least, it's a time to remember that some risks are necessary if you want to forge a meaningful connection with another person.

And, it's also a time for epic amounts of sweets, so.... no arguments here.

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OLYMPIC UPDATES:

Congrats to our first three medal winners on Team Canada!

• Jennifer Heil, Freestyle Skiing - Ladies' Moguls (Silver, F. 13)
• Kristina Groves, Speed Skating - Ladies 3000 m (Bronze, F. 14)
• Alexandre Bilodeau, Freestyle Skiing - Men's Moguls (Gold, F. 14)

And an extra special congrats to Mr. Bilodeau who marks a new chapter in Canada's Olympic history. As all Canadian media outlets drilled into our heads this past month, he is now the first Canadian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal on Canadian soil. I was thrilled to see that televised moment.

Congratulations to our medal winners and to all the athletes who have competed thus far. Here's to another fourteen days of nail-biting, exhilarating activities. Updates to follow!