a little valentine's tradition

February 14, 2011

"Well, there's a lot of reasons. I mean, roses only last like a couple weeks and that's if you leave them in water, and they really only exist to be pretty. So that's like saying 'my love for you is transitory and based solely on your appearance.' But a potato! Potatoes last forever. In fact, not only will they not rot, they actually grow stuff even if you just leave them in the sack! That part alone makes it a good symbol...but there's more! There are so many ways to enjoy a potato! You can even make a battery with it! And that's like saying 'I have many ways in which I show my love for you' and potatoes may be ugly, but they're still awesome so that's like saying 'it doesn't matter at all what you look like, I'll still love you.'"

Except for last year when we were 6,142 miles apart,
I give David potatoes for Valentine's Day every year*
It's a little tradition I adore.

Happy Valentine's Day ♥
. . .
{potato sources unknown}
*Don't worry, David, it's coming this weekend.
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18 comments:

  1. Brenna [fabuleuxdestin]February 14, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    How cute!

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  2. ClaireFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    that is so sweet

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  3. Kalei's Best FriendFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    what a sweet tradition u carry on!

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  4. JillianFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    a potato? what an awesome and unique idea! love the explanation behind it...i've never actually thought it about in that way.

    happy v-day!

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  5. Jenni Austria GermanyFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    this is funny and perfect that it's heart shaped?!

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  6. Mice AlilingFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    POtato loving, eh?

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  7. FeliciaFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    That is such a sweet tradition! :)

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  8. Leslie @ every good and perfect giftFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    That's a hilarious and awesome tradition!! Hope you both have a sweet day :)

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  9. StellaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Oh wow, this is great. Funny stuff and it makes sense, really. It's quite cute!

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  10. stephiejaneFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    that's super sweet...i love it :)

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    How pretty! Happy Valentines day :)

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  12. cbFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    so awesome! i love that picture of the heart potato!! what a great post too and sooo true, potatoes do last forever and i love the meaning behind that a potatoes means i will always love you even you when you are old..thats true love!! i have a bunch that are starting to grow roots and our kitty LOVES to play with them...we find them all over the house!

    happy v-day!

    best,

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  13. KatFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    this is the absolute cutest thing i have ever heard of.

    mind if i steal it from you when i am not single? <3

    i hope you and david have the best Valentine's Day out of any other couple out there.

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  14. kimbirdyFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    ah! i absolutely LOVE this!! so true and so cute.

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  15. *M*February 14, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    So cute! I love little traditions like this!

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  16. kFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    they do grow to be pretty plants!! :)

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  17. CassieFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Hi! Kimbirdy from Fill Your Well sent me over to see this sweet potato post, since I just did one myself! Cute. If only they would all grow this way!

    Take care, Cassie

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  18. MackenzieFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    oh my. my heart. i'm hoping my future man friend will be open to such a tradition. so so so cute! like a million baby puppies but even better.

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