victor: so all this talk of lent has made me realize something. it seems that the idea of sacrifice is integral to our society these days. the ability to freely give up something of convinience to you in someone else's name (whether god or your puppy) seems to be an act which everyone can relate to. do you think this is part of who we are? how we think? I mean, the act of sacrifice is universal and pervasive throughout world history. From Mayan, to Christian, and Shinto, sacrifice is always an act which is done to show upmost respect or done in dire desperation. Religion is not the only institution which asks of sacrifice. School requires that you give up time and money in order to suceed, sports asks that you sacrifice your physical energy to progress, work asks you to sacrifice sitting around watching anime all day so... ok bad example. Anyways my point is: when all you guys screw up valentines you know at least one way to rectify your situation. :)  ¶ 5:14 PM