In the last few minutes of this overhyped, generated by the man holiday, I want to say a couple of things.
First off, I love Valentine's Day. I love how you can tell people that you love how you feel, whether they're just your friends or something more. I love the sense of happiness that exudes from people when you give them something as simple as a cheesy card. I love the cheesy cards. I love seeing young couples and old couples celebrating their love, no matter how old or young it may be. I love the love.
But I wish it wasn't so commercialized. Granted, it was created the BE commercial, but why make it that way? I don't need flowers, chocolate, jewlery or an expensive dinner. To me, Valentine's Day should just focus on the love that people share with each other. So make your cards instead of buying them, make the special dinner instead of going out (Red Velvet Cupcakes, anyone?), create something for your significant other. Make this holiday less commercial and more about the people involved.
And then there's the whole "Singles Awareness Day." I never liked to celebrate that way. Yes, this was my first Valentine's Day in a relationship, but I never focused on being single. I liked my status! It meant that I could flirt with whomever I wanted without repercussions. It also meant that I didn't have to worry about the commercialism of Valentine's Day. So what did I do? I made cards for my friends and had fun. I didn't mope or cry or despair that I didn't have someone to share the day with. I had my friends! Even today with my boyfriend living 3 hours away from me, I had two "in-town Valentines," friends that just wanted to be silly with me.
Thanks Eric and Tristan! <3
So to all the people who don't have a "someone" on Valentine's Day, you do. You have so many people who love and care for you, maybe not in the romantic way, but they do. So have fun!
Fun Fact: Apparently, Valentine's Day originated around Goats. I just found out that today. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. <3
First off, I love Valentine's Day. I love how you can tell people that you love how you feel, whether they're just your friends or something more. I love the sense of happiness that exudes from people when you give them something as simple as a cheesy card. I love the cheesy cards. I love seeing young couples and old couples celebrating their love, no matter how old or young it may be. I love the love.
But I wish it wasn't so commercialized. Granted, it was created the BE commercial, but why make it that way? I don't need flowers, chocolate, jewlery or an expensive dinner. To me, Valentine's Day should just focus on the love that people share with each other. So make your cards instead of buying them, make the special dinner instead of going out (Red Velvet Cupcakes, anyone?), create something for your significant other. Make this holiday less commercial and more about the people involved.
And then there's the whole "Singles Awareness Day." I never liked to celebrate that way. Yes, this was my first Valentine's Day in a relationship, but I never focused on being single. I liked my status! It meant that I could flirt with whomever I wanted without repercussions. It also meant that I didn't have to worry about the commercialism of Valentine's Day. So what did I do? I made cards for my friends and had fun. I didn't mope or cry or despair that I didn't have someone to share the day with. I had my friends! Even today with my boyfriend living 3 hours away from me, I had two "in-town Valentines," friends that just wanted to be silly with me.
Thanks Eric and Tristan! <3
So to all the people who don't have a "someone" on Valentine's Day, you do. You have so many people who love and care for you, maybe not in the romantic way, but they do. So have fun!
Fun Fact: Apparently, Valentine's Day originated around Goats. I just found out that today. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. <3
Link gets whomever... or whatever he wants.
I love you kitty cat! Thanks for being one of my valentines :)
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