Valentine's Day Mix For 2012 (Last Year Ever) By Britt

Hey baby. Yeah that's a 500 Days of Summer picture. I hope you like it; I KNOW you do. Fun fact: I also grew up on a misreading of The Graduate. Life is better that way.

So here are 7 songs to encapsulate your favorite greeting card holiday after The Sweetest Day. you know you'll be getting some serious over-the-pants action, so I thought I should help you out and set the STELLAR MOOD.

"First Love" - The Maccabees

sure I've posted this before, but I don't get sick of it. it reminds me of how truly fleeting first love is, even though Cat Stevens says the same thing and in fewer words. And what the fuck is up with Orlando's voice? Whatever.

"Maggie May"- Rod Stewart

I had a Maggie May....but that wasn't her name. God, Maggie May is a name for a cow. See also: Barry Manilow

don't feel bad for him. he has more money than you and I ever will.

"Roslyn"- Bon Iver & St. Vincent

hesistation, blah blah blah. did you forget did take your birth control, Annie? why yes Justin, and I'm ovulating!

"Armchairs"- Andrew Bird

YES. YES. YES.

"Push It"- Salt 'N' Pepa

you were trying to get your point across and obviously the signals weren't that strong.

"You Belong To Me"- Carla Bruni

she's FRENCH! and HOT! I'm not expanding on this; I clearly do not need to!

"Blue Jeans"- Lana Del Rey

sometimes it is all a very bad idea, but yet, like reality TV....we do it anyway.

~ savor the love, bbs. and use condoms. ~

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