St. Valentines Day

Today is Valentines Day, it’s about showing affection for the love in your life.  I have been single now for many years and feel cheated on this day, my Ex always got me some lovely jewellery but I now know that as much as I loved Valentine’s Day it is sad to me that this holiday has become so over-the-top and stressful to so many.  For many it would be nice to scale things back and keep it simple.  Like when we were kids.  You would cut out the valentine card and give it to the kids in your class. This big one is for Janey, I don’t like Joey quite so much so he gets this little one. Etc.  Now it is that you have to give to all the kids or to none.  I understand that, but it has become so commercial that it has lost its meaning.  Words on a card mean more than a box of chocolate or a rose ever will.  This day should not be about having a significant other or about gifts and everything over-the-top. This day should be about telling and demonstrating to the ones in your life whom you love and making sure they know how much you love them. I think of all my friends and family who have supported me through thick and thin and those are the ones I need to say something sweet to or do something out of the ordinary for. It could be a little card or a phone call, or a glass of wine and a game of scrabble, a movie together, spending quality time and being kind. There are so many I hope I don’t forget anyone.  So remember this holiday doesn’t have to be only for couples. I say this year just treat yourself and your friends and family and enjoy life