ai: apple ipod & valentines

I think I'm in love with apple products...and the idea of being in love. oh well..<3

this is so cute. and that's what I would engrave. :)
well, either that or "with love, affections, and fervor. -aipod" I think "fervor," "ardent," and "dote" are wonderful words. they're incredibly powerful, but not often used. I don't know if that's because not a lot of people know it, or because they can use it effectively, but either way, I think I'll use it more often.
ditto with "smitten," although I have a feeling those that use it don't fully understand what smitten is. it's a shame, and I feel horrible when I correct it (love should never be corrected, but alas, if i correct it, then that means that it's not really love, is it?), especially if they're so foolhardy and obstinate on the idea that they are right.
anyways, for the illiterate, or for those who claim to be "romantic at hearts," please mind the definitions, and use them with care, because these words are very special to me, I think, and they should not be used wantonly, for excessiveness is the harbinger of the world of cliche, and i really don't like it when they're used unneccessarily. it's stupid. and I will be very cross, I imagine, and, despite good breeding, manners, and upbringing, I won't hesitate to question whether the user of such profound words fully understand their concepts and challenge them, probably angering (because they're embarassed, because in the end, I usually triumph, because they do not use the words precisely and correctly.--forms, rules, and boundaries are meant for those who understand it to break it. for those who are unaware of what they're doing, they shouldn't even attempt, because I will scorn them, unhesitatingly, for (this is my own quote, DO NOT RIP IT OFF, I WILL USE IT TO ITS FULLEST ABILITIES AGAINST YOU IF YOU DO) "I mean what I say and, I can say a lot of mean things.")

anyhow. enjoy these definitions. I thoroughly love them. :)

fer·vor (fûr'v?r) Pronunciation Key
n.
Great warmth and intensity of emotion. See Synonyms at passion.
Intense heat.
(SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"fervor." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 27 Jan. 2007. )

ar·dent [ahr-dnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
2. intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous: an ardent theatergoer. an ardent student of French history.
3. vehement; fierce: They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.
4. burning, fiery, or hot: the ardent core of a star.
(SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"ardent." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 27 Jan. 2007. )

dote (d?t) Pronunciation Key
intr.v. dot·ed, dot·ing, dotes
To show excessive fondness or love: parents who dote on their only child.
(SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"dote." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 27 Jan. 2007. )
i'm horribly fond of the second definition from word net, as well, which is: 2. shower with love; show excessive affection for; "Grandmother dotes on her the twins" (SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"dote." WordNet® 2.1. Princeton University. 27 Jan. 2007. ) the idea of showering someone with love, and "excessive affection" is really...strong, and powerful, in my humble opinion. :)

smit·ten [smit-n] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1. struck, as with a hard blow.
2. grievously or disastrously stricken or afflicted.
3. very much in love.
of course, i mean the third definition, unless someone is wittingly joking about the subject of course, which is very common when they're in love--everythign seems better, brighter, and rosier (from what i've heard). (SOURCE: Modern Language Association (MLA):
"smitten." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 27 Jan. 2007. )

now, excuse me, i've homework to attend to

ps. yes, those are MY train of thoughts, please do not copy, for i will surely lower my opinion of you, subconsciously if not consciously, because really, this is individual thinking, if you've no opinion, no originality, no personality, then what are you? even robots and pc's have distinguishing characteristics of their own.

pps. yes, i think valentines is really the muse fo this source...that, and romantic british comedies like love actually, bridget jones 1 (i can't find bridget jones 2!), and pride and prejudice