To be honest, I’m not too fond of Valentine’s Day. It’s not
even because I get to watch privileged couples flaunt their love and
relationship in front of my face. No, it’s because I really do not see the
point in going all out to show your love for someone on one specific day of the year. Annually, I wonder why more people
can’t treat everyday like it’s February 14th. Who’s to say that on
some ordinary day, a day with no holiday or celebratory significance, I can’t do
something special for the person or people I love just because I love them?
Add in the capitalist element of cards, flowers, chocolates, expensive dinners,
and Valentine’s Day just seems like a financial expenditure. And didn’t J.Lo
sing about how love doesn’t cost a thing?
For the single population, Valentine’s Day is another
reminder that we must find a romantic partner so that our cats, ice cream, and
television aren’t the only things keeping us company at night. The abundance of
speed-dating events and other activities on this holiday seek to eliminate the
single population. But to be real, I would rather curl up with a warm blanket,
dessert, and an intellectually stimulating documentary than meet a crop of
failure guys who cannot stimulate me in any sense.
However, there are 2 perks of Valentine’s Day:
1 1). Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in the shape of
hearts. Yes, these are exponentially better than the eggs at Easter time, trees
at Christmas, or the pumpkins at Halloween. If love had a taste, it would be
these.
2 2). Plans with my best friend. This is the third year in a row that we've done this. The tradition started when she broke up
with her boyfriend 2 years ago, just a few days before Valentine’s Day. I
suggested we go to a fancy dinner together for February 14th, and
the tradition has since stuck.
For those of you out there feeling alone this week, I want
to say sorry. Sorry that life can be unfair sometimes. Sorry that you have to
go throughout Thursday thinking about whoever broke your heart, or whoever is
no longer present in your life, or when you’ll have people in your life who you
care about and cherish. If you’re lonely or bitter, keep your chin up. I discovered
this video a few years ago. It articulates everything I wish I could, and so
eloquently too.
Tanya Davis' "How to Be Alone"
This is my first Valentine's Day with my love. I cannot believe how hard it is to find a Valentine. The few man-for-man cards I have seen are mostly soft porn. I will make my own card if I cannot find one soon.
ReplyDeleteI love this video! It was actually one of the firsts that I saw on BTS. I think Jo posted it... But it's awesome. And I'm excited for Valentine's Day. Not because I'm with someone but because there are a lot of events going on and it makes for an interesting day. Like there is a concert at a local venue and me and my friend are going to go shopping for a GNO. It's just a nice break from the routine :)
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