“Valentine’s is a shoddy excuse for super commercialism.”
“Why do I have to spend hundreds of dollars on this day just because someone decided I have to?”
Give me a break! It’s Valentine’s Day. Stop whining and go love somebody.
And on that note, here are some last-minute gift ideas for those less prepared and still indignant.
Chocolates for Valentine’s Cooking Class at Central Market – for $60/person, you and your sweetheart can enjoy making truffles and rochers and eating them too. You don’t even have to leave your room to make reservations.
Make your own bouquet with some fresh flowers from Sam’s Club. I know, Sam’s Club? But don’t dismiss this Walmart conglomerate yet. They always have sprightly blooms that last longer than you’d think possible. Gerbera daisies are definitely under appreciated.
You can either spend $70 for a box of Godiva truffles… OR spend $5 and 20 minutes to make your own chocolate-dipped strawberries that will surely be deemed thoughtful. You can buy Baker’s Dipping Chocolate at almost any grocery store, and strawberries are about $2.50-$4.00 right now.
You really like this chick? Get a record player that fits your budget, plan a date and head to your nearest record store or Half Price Books. Everyone loves music, and vintage is always in. (Thanks for this idea, James Logan!)
(Note: If she doesn’t like it, keep the player and get rid of her. You shouldn’t keep a girl that can’t appreciate your refined taste.)
Lakewood Theater provides the invaluable service of private screenings you probably couldn’t afford at any AMC. You might not get it for Valentine’s Day, but handing someone a “Private Viewing” ticket in any situation screams classssy. $500 and bring any movie you want.
I usually don’t promote things like jewelry, but I guess other girls like that kind of stuff. And if you have one of these, steer away from places like Zales. Anthropologie has a wide selection of unique pieces she’s bound to fall in love with. She might love it more than you. MeVs will not be held liable in such an event.
DO NOT give gift cards, iPods with your favorite play list (this generation’s mixed tape, but was out two years ago; and she probably doesn’t even like your music anyway), love coupons as the only gift, or anything you think her friends could possibly be getting (you’ll get the bitch-face for two whole weeks).
Gifts are such a weird thing. There are so many rules, financial back-breaking, and headaches; but find the perfect one, and the look on the recipient’s face definitely makes it worth it. Happy Valentine’s from all of us at MeVs!
MeVersus adds guest writer Mike Schaffer to the collective. Mike, a Dallasite Chicagoan by birth, will be covering the beats and vibes in our sister city, Austin, Texas. Welcome Bugsymoogs.
You can’t tell upon a cursory glance, but Galveston has recovered a lot since Hurricane Ike. And even though it’s in the middle of winter, people are still migrating from the north to catch a glimpse of the gulf. Even Schlitterbahn is open with its indoor pool. (I don’t see the appeal, but to each his own.) MeVs was there with three main itinerary items: The Aquarium Pyramid, Festival of Lights/Ice Skating, and Hotel Galvez/Bernardo’s. Keep reading →
Did you miss us!? Sorry for the brief absence. After featuring rising local band The Laughing, our servers crashed. Their show that night was just that good. We probably should have splurged for cloud hosting with 1-800-HOSTING.
I’m happy to inform you that MeVs is on the road again, preparing for an epic year-end finale in Oklahoma City. Wayne Coyne and the ever so entertaining Flaming Lips are performing their annual celebration at the Cox Center on New Year’s Eve. Get excited.
Tickets are predictably sold out, however you might still be able to snag some via craigslist or some other miraculous strokes of chance, cheat, or unrivaled bribery. Whatever you choose, if you don’t have plans for soul expanding experiences this New Year’s Eve, we have an extra spot in the MeVersmobile.
So ’til then, cheers MeVersus readers and lovers. We wish you the best and look forward to another great year with numerous adventures to come.
Austin group The Laughing sweep into town today with a nighttime gig at The Cavern on Lower Greenville. Fresh off the release of their debut album Fever, the group is beginning to gain traction on the crowded ATX music scene and recently played at the raucous Fun Fun Fun Fest. Their music is a unique blend of genres across several decades, mixing elements of New Wave, Psychedelic, and Experimental Rock. It has a rumbling, haunting quality to it, with the somber hints of TV on the Radio but the more tribal infectiousness of the Talking Heads – think rock pop in shaman skin. Personal favorites from the album include the title track “Fever” and “Runner”.
Just because times are tough, doesn’t mean you can’t have an elaborate and healthy Thanksgiving dinner. You just have to know where to shop. And please, don’t subject your family to Walmart’s Thanksgiving Dinner for Family of 8 for under $20. That doesn’t even sound remotely appetizing or healthy. Keep reading →
The full moon casts an ominous glow over the thin veil of fog, snaking through a row of willow trees. A street lamp bathes a group of costumed revelers in an orange glow before they disappear once again down a lonely French Quarter street, their ghoulish laughter still audible in the darkness. Two heads pop up from a dumpster, their painted faces permanently fixed in a leering skeleton’s smile. The pair offers a celebratory toast from their depleted wine bottle. Keep reading →
MeVersus is heading East to sister-state Louisiana for a Cajun-style monster mash this Halloween. Goblins and ghouls will be accompanied by the likes of Justice, K’Naan, and The Flaming Lips at this year’s Voodoo Experience 2009. Get dressed, get tickets, and get funky!
The History: The Red River Rivalry a.k.a. the Red River Shootout is the annual battle for pride between the University of TexasLonghorns and the University of OklahomaSooners. It is arguably the greatest rivaly in American sports. For both teams, the rivalry is bitterly emotional and territorial in nature relating to the two states’ close proximity, past border disputes and economic and cultural differences. Keep reading →
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