Happy Valentine's

It is in the nature of those who are single to despise February. Valentine's Day is, at it's best, an expression of love and the oncoming warmth of spring. At it's worst, it is a crass commercial pseudo holiday based on the flimsy traditions of Chaucer and a great deal of marketing. I have always despised Valentine's Day, regardless of my personal relationship status. Something about the enforced nature of receiving the little cards in middle school. And there was always someone who got forgotten. Which is not to say that I begrudge the happy couples their night of romance and... whatever. I would probably be doing the same thing in different circumstances. I just really don't feel that a real relationship needs a horrible little holiday to keep the romance alive.

I guess I feel the same way about anniversaries in the long run. There just excuses to go out of your way to feel good about being in a relationship, when you should be going out of your way every day to keep the one that you love happy. Of course I'm not the expert. I barely even make the cut to write about this. But I'd like to think that I know a thing or two from watching more than one relationship spiral out of control.

So enjoy your holiday if you must but remember that tomorrow is even more precious today and that real love doesn't end the day after Valentine's.

Muah!
Lyrinoir