Now, granted part of this is just me. My favorite colors are red and pink and I LOVE anything heart-shaped. I am an obnoxious person, I know. Plus, chocolate. It's basically like someone made me my own holiday.
But I also love, Love. And I don't understand begrudging other people who are in love. What a wonderful thing! And the whole Single-Awareness Day thing? This is insulting for a few reasons. First, I'm fairly certain I'm not in some delusion that I have a boyfriend all the other days of the year. And second, why would I not want to be aware of that? Single isn't a default state on the road to Coupled Up. For me, it's kind of a choice. I'm happier single. I actively avoid meeting someone to date, I admit it. If a guy comes along who is special enough, I'm willing to give it a go but I'm just one of those people who likes being alone. But that's just me. Some people aren't shrewish ice queens and actually enjoy the company of others. And that's awesome. And I'm happy for people who have found someone to make them smile and who they can love. It's a hard, lonely world out there sometimes and having someone you love is a gift.
Also, the greeting card holiday thing? Who cares? No one makes gestures, anymore. A friend and I the other day were talking and she summed it up, there's no real ceremony in life.. If you feel like buying a little, thoughtful something for your loved one's is a massive burden that you're being pressured into, I think something's wrong with your relationship. Sorry to say. It's great if you show each other love ever day, but why not make a romantic gesture? A little effort goes a long way.
And in that spirit, a Happy Valentine's Day to my Coupled Up friends and my Single friends and my friends who would rather have no label at all. I for one feel almost guilty for the amount of love I have in my life. I've truly got the best friends and family a person could hope for.
