I get the impression that most Danes, quite rightly to some extent, see Valentines Day as a bit of a marketing ploy - a recent cultural import from the States or UK. However, like a lot of other recent cultural imports, it seems to be gathering momentum.
So with the wastefulness of Christmas still fresh in my mind (there's a pile of rotting Christmas trees in our yard which serves as a daily reminder) I am compiling a list of suggestions for green alternatives to the ubiquitous bunch of red roses and chocolates.
1. Compose your own love song.
You don't have to be a musical genius to sound good these days. If you're a Mac user, Garageband is packed full of enough interesting loops and effects to have even the most inexperienced composer sound good. There's also all kinds of interesting web-based options. Try for example soundjunction. Start writing those lyrics.
2. Be his/her slave for a day.
The promise of unconditional 'service' for 24 hours could turn out to be a lot of fun for both of you. Just remember to stipulate that any activity undertaken must not be environmentally damaging in any way.
3. Say it with pictures.
What about a three minute film that tells the story of your love? Be creative. Have fun doing it. It will be something they remember forever. (at the very least you'll be able to laugh about it)
4. Say it with words.
Why not write a poem? If you're lacking inspiration you could always use this.
Here's the last few lines of one I generated earlier. I think you'll agree, it's almost Shakespearian:
"My heated front bottom leaps to my bikini. I wait in the moonlight for your secret choir so that we may vibrate as one, front bottom to front bottom, in search of the magnificient red and mystical tiger of love."
5. Restore something they love.
There must be something he or she has a special fondness for, that's just sitting in a dark corner collecting dust. It might be an old lamp or a picture frame. Whatever it is, if you spend a few hours polishing/varnishing/painting it so it's all shiny and new again, they'll love you forever. (maybe get some exepert advice first or you might end up in the dog house)
There you go. Five green Valentine tips so you can declare your burning love without contributing to global warming. Please feel free to add to this list if you have any other bright ideas.
fantastic, romantic and great Green Valentines Day ideas! Most girls would be green of envy - I'm sure.. So cut the roses boys. They are only for motherinlaws or funerals anyway.
green love
Sascha
Posted by: sascha jespersen | February 03, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Thanks for the nice comment Sascha. Green love to you too!
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Posted by: Juan | August 26, 2010 at 05:12 PM
My favorite is compose my own love song, because i love music, how ever exits other things that you can make to have a green valentine.
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Oh I want to compose a love song to my boyfriend because I love him so much and I know that he loves that sweet things, may be a love song will make him very happy, he is the best boyfriend in the world.
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