Sunday is Valentine’s. I’m only blogging to say, I do not get that this is a big deal. There are all these articles about what to do if you’re single or heart-broken or… Really?
I mean, we all know this is some made up day, right? That it stopped being a big deal in elementary school when we had to make sure we had the right valentine from the box for the right kid in our class? Or, please tell me it stopped being a big deal after high school when you waited to see if you’d get a carnation delivered?
I’m single this “holiday”. I have plenty to do and the day is a blip. I’ve got a little gift for Little Sir and I’m going to make some kind of raspberry thing for dessert.
I’m not going to be crying or wallowing. I’ll save that for a real holiday.
Now, I’ve said “let’s discuss” and I’ve completely biased the discussion by dismissing the day (except for that raspberry dessert- that is going to be awesome).
But don’t let my prejudice put you off- what’s the deal? Is it a big day? Does it mean something for you?
I think whether it’s a big deal or not depends on what you’re going through. I’ve never sat around and sobbed on V-Day, but it does kind of suck to see all the lovey-dovey pics on Facebook. Maybe I’ll take a FB fast this year. I’ve never bothered doing anything to celebrate it, even when my kids were small. I have enough to do, lol!
I was going to add a comment that I love getting flowers and gifts- but they don’t have to be attached to 2/14. I hear you on lovey-dovey pics, I have days where that can be trying. But FB life isn’t real life.
I’ve always thought of it as a Hallmark holiday. I know the origins and bladdy blah blah . . . but really. Hallmark. As my hubby likes to say, every day should be Valentine’s Day. Cue hysterical laughter from moi. 🙂
I’d much rather be celebrated on a day when the sentiment was FELT as opposed to expected by Hallmark.
I do not like Valentine’s Day and never have celebrated it. It’s just another money maker for Hallmark, florists and candy makers.
Celebrate love everyday with those close to you. Not just on one day of the year.