| Show The gift possibilities are endless Christy Jones Staff Writer Its It's that time of year again when hearts and lace are in vogue and while cupids everywhere are st stocking up on passion arrows arrows arrows ar ar- ar- ar rows retail stores are stocking up on the seasons paraphernalia With this comes the inevitable question What Wha to buy to impress Impre and allure that unique someone on Feb Personally Id I'd I d be quite content with dla diamonds ond a Rolls 91 s. s Royce o ce and a condo in Maui However r this may be slightly out of reach for the average budget ridden college student Whether buying for him or her there are a number of possibilities Of course there are always the popular stand bys Few women I know would not delight in receiving fresh flowers Although nearly all flowers are acceptable roses are al always always always al- al ways a fashionable choice Whether singly or with eleven others they are sure to brin bring about pleasing results And what would Feb F b. b be without a shaped heart-shaped box containing some sort of luscious luscious lus lus- lus- lus cious dous chocolate For those who prefer a little diversity there are quite a few alternatives from the customary flowers and chocolate There are all kinds of festive heart adorned apparel on the market From socks to boxer shorts this sort of gift is sure to make an adoring fashion n statement Have a favorite picture of yourself framed What better gift to remind him her how downright attractive you are Ive I've always been partial to Teddy Bears They come in a variety of colors sizes and personalities Because they are so soft and cuddly they serve as an excellent substitute should the first choice in a snuggling partner not be currently available Balloons have been a favorite for special occasions for quite some sometime time This year a bit bitof bitof bitof of a unique twist has been added to the balloon balloon balloon bal bal- bal bal- loon industry Everyone has bas seen the ship in ina I Ia a bottle trick Now they're doing it with bal bal- loons S Several v ral small shaped heart-shaped balloons may be floating in a larger r balloon Ive I've even seen stuffed animals sitting contently inside Ours is not to wonder how Ours is just to buy M My idea of making cookies for my iny boyfriend is driving to the pastry shop slapping slapping slapping slap slap- ping ping- my money on the counter and walking out two minutes later with a flawless and scrumptious creation For those with culinary abilities similar to mine hit the nearest bakery Many of them will personalize large shaped heart-shaped cookies with some sort of rOI romantic antic message If cuisine is your thing whip up an impressive impressive impressive im im- im- im delicacy However use great caution One tragic mistake in that area and it may maybe be necessary to seek out a new companion There are actually many gift possibilities The real secret is in being thoughtful and most importantly romantic After all that's what all those cupids and hearts are all about Keep that in mind and Valentines Day should prove to be affectionately rewarding |
