The rules of Valentines

By Chiquitta

Valentine’s Day has become, arguably, the most popular gift-giving day second only to Christmas. Every February, the attached and the single await this day with a mixture of dread and excitement. Most enjoy the lovey-dovey feelings the day invokes, the countless events planned around it and the crazy quests for Valentine’s presents that don’t always hit the mark. Most of us hate the fact that everyone from shopkeepers to musicians jump onto the lovemaking bandwagon in a bid to make a quick buck. Maybe it’s time we petitioned the government, NASA, the CID headquarters and Tyra Banks to create a different holiday. Here are a few tips for those new to the whole Val’s razzmatazz…