Jade's Babblings

OpenDiary's Theme this week is: What person had the most positive influence on you when you were growing up?

I think parents are an obvious influence. That's the easy answer.

The harder answer, and the one I am reluctant to admit, is that there were a few of my friends that may have had a bit more influence than my parents. For instance, my friend Ericka who was three years older than me. She was the leader of our little group and any of us would have followed her off a bridge if she so chose. Fortunately, I grew out of that. But it took me until I was about sixteen to do so.

My ex friends Brynn and Jesse have had a great deal of influence on me over the years. Mostly negative to my emotional development. To quote a silly teen movie, Mean Girls, they are “life ruiners”.

In honor of pagan holidays here is a *Valentines Day Survey*

Have u ever had a boyfriend on Valentines Day: yes, practically every year since I haven't been alone for more than a few months since I was 13.

Was your first kiss on Valentines Day: Mmm, no.

If you haven't had ur first kiss yet, do u want it to be on Valentines Day: N/A

Do u get flowers or chocolates or balloons from your boyfriend on Valentines Day: I've gotten a half a dozen roses once. I think that was it.

What do u usually do on Valentines Day: Treat it like any other day.

What was ur favorite Valentines Day so far: Like I said, it's usually just like any other day so I really can't think of one.

Have you ever regretted something you did on Valentines Day: What is that suppposed to be implying? Okay, you got me. I have a VDay regret. Actually this is an "all holiday" regret. My JW friends and I would yell down the halls at school as everyone left to have a merry easter or some crap like that. We'd just use any holiday that wasn't actually happening that day and be obnoxious about it. Okay, it's not a regret. I don't regret it at all actually. : )

Is your Birthday on Valentines Day: No.
Do your parents or friends ever get you anything on Valentines Day: Nah. I once got a flower from my dad on my parents' anniversary.

In one word describe Valentines Day: commercialized
Do u go to a Valentines Day dance at your school: Never have.

Do you even celebrate Valentines Day: Not really.

What is the most romantic thing your boyfriend has ever done for you on Valentines day: Umm, bought me a condo. ; )

Whats the most romantic movie youve seen: The Notebook

Whats the most romantic TV show or episode of a TV show youve ever seen: some of Dawson's Creek could be quite good.

Have u ever took a Valentines Day Survey before: You mean "taken"? No, I don't think so.

Have you ever gave somebody a Valentines day gift: I don't think so. This year I got John something but it's no big deal and it probably won't be here until a couple days after v day.

Have you ever gotten a note or a flower or something from a secret admirer: yes, but it was just one of my guy friends being nice.

Have you ever tried that online dating thing: I've filled out the surveys and stuff at places like eharmony but they said that I wasn't compatible! Kinda funny though cuz John isn't either.

Have u ever dated somebody from online that you didnt know: No.

Have you ever had someone sing a love song to you in public: Does the car count?

What did you do or what would u do if somebody did sign a love song to you in public: I'd find it charming. But I'd be a little embarassed

Do you want to be married on Valentines Day: No. That's so stereotypical.