My rational brain clearly understands the rules of supply and demand, but I sorely need a reason for my significant other NOT to spend an outrageous amount of money on a bouquet of flowers that will die within a week for Valentine's Day. Here is an alternative.
A few months back, a co-worker of mine convinced me to join my company's Spartan Race team. He didn't talk it up much: he mentioned it's a long-ish run with a few fun obstacles. You know, no big deal. Something someone who runs as much as me should complete more than easily (read, you don't really need to train for it). Ha ha ha.