Hola!
As everyone who can read a calendar knows, Valentine's Day is creeping up on us like a slug on rollerblades. And there are two schools of thought that go along with this holiday.
1st.
"OMG OMG VALENTINE'S DAY I LIKE SOMEONE AND THEY LIKE ME AND I GET GIFTS AND CHOCOLATES AND PROBABLY GONNA MAKE OUTTTTT"
2nd.
"I hate all of you."
So here's my two cents. *hands you change* And also, my opinion.
Valentine's Day does not have to be only about couples. It's about love. Do you love someone? Well unless you're a smelly old boot, chances are, you really care for SOMEONE. It can be your mom, your dad, your best friend, your dog, that guy at the video rental store...Anyways, there is SOMEONE who deserves your affection. And today is your day to say "Hey, in case there was any shadow of the doubt, I think you so totally rock my socks. Wanna eat fatty foods together?"
And for those who say "You need to be treating your girlfriend/boyfriend like everyday is Valentine's Day"...this is a true statement TO A POINT. Obviously you should show your love everyday forever to the person you're with. But most days, you can't afford to shower them with gifts. It's just like people saying "Today is your birthday. Everyday, I should be treating you like it's awesome you were born. SO BUY YOUR OWN CAKE, YOU SELFISH CUDDLEFISH."
When I was single, I had an Anti-Valentine's Day Party. It was probably the best thing I've ever done when I was single. I had girls write their own ends to romance novels, burn old love letters or pictures of their crush in a bonfire, and watch comedies while eating pizza. Nothing says a good time like bitter women getting together to mope about their loneliness.
And every year, I make Valentine's Day cards, homemade, for my friends to let them know how much I love them. I've never JUST made a Vday card for my boyfriend. Each card is special to the person I give it to, and I think it should always be that way. It's like a very-decorative Thanksgiving for me.
And if you're with someone. CELEBRATE! Falling in love is AMAZING! Feel special that you have a part in that amazing experience! Go ahead and get dinner! Don't feel bad if someone wants to give you flowers! Be grateful for them.
Also, do what you want for Valentine's Day. Don't make it lavish if you don't want to. You do not need to hire a marching band wearing feather boas to dance around someone's house singing "You Don't Know You're Beautiful" at 5 a.m. (Although that would be awesome, Tyler.) You also do not need to wear pajamas pants and dig into a carton of brownie batter ice cream with your bare fists while watching "The Wedding Planner" (Why the heck are you watching that, anyways?). You celebrate how YOU want to. Bird watching naked? Go for it. Bike riding with your mom and grandma? Watch out for flying dentures, but go ahead. Cover yourself in nutella and roll in conversation hearts? ...You're a freak. Point is, Valentine's is a day of CELEBRATION. Don't be bitter--be happy!
If you have no one to love, the best thing to do is love yourself.
So Happy Valentine's Day! And if you want you can send me a gift; I won't turn you down.
(Especially when you send me new clothes and unicorns. Again, Tyler, that would be awesome.)
Have a great day!
xoxo,
Milo
