Natasha: 'my valentine's date is with my books'
Tsu: 'my valentine's date is with my paintbrush'
Me: 'my valentine's date lives in China'

I still stand by what I said to Tsu, at least a paintbrush is long and pointy. You can do stuff to take advantage of that.

Hrm. On the bright side, I actually have one. A date, not a long and pointy thing. Which is an interesting experience, especially with the bit where he sent me an e-card. When I opened it, I fell off my chair in true anime fashion. Such a sweet gesture! And written in proper English with no flowery language too. /smile

No, I don't wish he were here, because absence makes the heart grow fonder. And besides, it keeps me balanced.