Read Across Canada: A 2013 Challenge discussion

What are you guys doing for Valentine's Day?
I got three books(something by Kristin Cast and P.C. Cast that I can't remember the title of off the top of my head, Hit by a Farm: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Barn and Time Was Soft There: A Paris Sojourn at Shakespeare & Co.), in case anyone's wondering, some candy that I gave to my father so I wouldn't be tempted to eat it all in one sitting and gain 20 pounds, and some really pretty flowers, and I'm going out to dinner tonight.

My doctor placed me on the South Beach Diet for my health so I am trying to figure out a way to have a Valentine's dinner within the confines of the diet. There is something made with ricotta cheese and cocoa that I am apparently allowed to have....don't really feel like shopping though. I do so love chocolate!

This morning I have been busy answering the phone as all my kids call to wish me Happy Valentine's Day. One of them is dropping me off a salad on her way to her sons school party.

Yesterday, I picked up several new books from the library ... so I am studying this morning and afternoon and reading tonight! Have not decided which I will read as yet. Dreaming in French is topping the list at the moment.

Susan wrote: "My doctor placed me on the South Beach Diet for my health ..." Susan, as a medical librarian, this sounds odd. What sort of Dr is it? Generally, the advice is eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Melissa wrote: "What are you guys doing for Valentine's Day?" I was at work all day, but on the way home, I bought my husband an orchid plant. It is too hot for chocs or things like that.