OM Pulse

Each month, Ocala Magazine showcases the tastes, opinions and desires of its readers through its online survey. For February we discovered these insights:

39%

OF OM RESPONDENTS SAY THEY DO NOT GIVE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS

while 21.7% say they give Flowers. Candy is given by 17.4% of respondents while 5 percent give service coupons.

IN GETTING A PET FOR THE FAMILY, 65.2% OF OM RESPONDENTS SAY THEY PREFER TO RESCUE ONE FROM AN ANIMAL SHELTER

while 17.4% make a contract with a breeder. 8.7% of respondents say they take a stray off the street.

One-third

OF OM RESPONDENTS SAY THEIR VALENTINE’S DAY DATE INCLUDES DINNER AT HOME

while 29% say they do nothing special on that day. 12.5% say the day includes dinner at home or an intimate evening at home while 8% say it includes a romantic card.

Impressionism

IS THE FAVORITE GENRE OF ART ACCORDING TO 18.2 PERCENT OF OM RESPONDENTS.

Romanticism, Expressionism, Abstract and Realism were noted as the favorite genre among 14% each.

Flowers

IS THE GIFT OF PREFERENCE OVER CHOCOLATES BY A 3-TO-1 MARGIN AMONG OM RESPONDENTS.

29%

OF OM RESPONDENTS SAY THEY GET THEIR EXERCISE MAINLY FROM PERIODIC WALKS

while 25% run or workout on their own. 20% say they get their exercise through everyday living while another 20% say their workout is non-existent.

eat

Play with love and creativity this month when making food for your loved ones.

Made With Love p44 | Dining Out p48