Valdosta Daily Times

February 7, 2010

What women really want for Valentine’s Day

By Karah-Leigh Hancock

VALDOSTA — It will be Valentine’s Day in just a week, and the women of Valdosta know what they want.

Fourteen random women found at Valdosta Mall were recently asked what they hoped to receive on the big day.

Did they answer flowers? Chocolates? Jewelry?

Find out below.



“I want a vacation.” — Jamie Bolen, 24, single



“Nothing, because we are trying to be careful with our money right now.” — Kristy Austin, 26, married



“I don’t want anything. I never have really.” — Nina Reeves, 76, widowed



“A small box of chocolate candy because I’m dieting.” — Evelyn Herndon, 68, married



“I want a man that respects his mom, his money and my time.” — Patrice Dean, 24, single



“I want a boy to sweep me off my feet.” — Portsca Davis, 17, it’s complicated



“Money and a diamond ring.” — Cindy Reid, 50, single



“I haven’t really thought about it. Something with meaning that I can keep for a long time.” — Yui Young, 20, attached



“Flowers, but it doesn’t depend on money.” — Franzisica Lingil, 22, attached



“Nothing. I’m thankful for everything I do have.” — Kim McGhee, 32, married



“I want a two-carat diamond ring, a matching bracelet but would settle for something from the heart.” — Fiona Boler, 30, attached



“Candlelights, something from the heart.” — Kayla David, 27, single



“I haven’t really thought about it. [I would just like] to spend time with my boyfriend.” — Rashita Sims, 27, attached



“A house and Channing Tatum.” — Christina Kent, 20, single