14th!

I remember when I was in high school, freshman year to be exact, I had my first taste of Valentine romance.  Coming from a public school in my grade school days, I didn't really pay attention to such drama.  But when I entered high school, I was introduced to new things and new people.  I met so many people, girls and definitely boys. Compared to the boys in grade school, high school boys were way better in many categories you can even mention.  

And so I grew fond of one particular boy.  No need to mention his name since he is not the main topic of this blog. ;p 

Anyhow, to make the long story short, I fell for him.  He was the first one to ask me "Can you be my Valentine?" Although the date never happened and "we" never happened, but the euphoria that that moment gave me was incomparable.   Hahaha! Even now I still smile every time I recall the memories of that particular freshman year. Nothing beats the first time, eh? ;p The following Valentine's days after that were sub par.  I was looking or trying to get that feeling I had during my first time, but nothing measured up to the "kilig" I had during that day.   Well, it's just a memory now.  And it has been such a long time since I had someone to call as Valentine (of the opposite sex to be specific). 

With that story told and with Valentine's day being a few days to go, I have a few thoughts to share.  Here goes...

There are lots of "tags" people use to call this particular date.  In this day, people tend to be more romantic, expressive and in love.  They would go beyond all means to prepare stuff for the ones they love.  Countless days of contemplating what special thing to do or what romantic gift to buy.  That's for people who are in love or in a relationship or just plain romantic.  But what about for people who are single, alone, not in a relationship,  like me? How do we celebrate a day that is associated with lovers and couples?  

For me, the answer is simple! Celebrate it just like any other day. In my honest opinion, you don't have to wait for one significant date to profess your love to the people who are important to you.  We don't need February 14 to remind us to be romantic or to be expressive.  We have 365 days in a year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to show to our loved ones how big a part of our lives they are.  Treat everyday as if it's Valentine's Day and the world would be a better place.  Free hugs anyone? :)

And as bitter as this may sound, you don't have to be in some sort of a relationship to be able to spend Valentine's day.  Family and friends, they are worth celebrating with. Who else was there when you had no one? Of course, them! They're always in standby mode to cheer you up when your down, kick your ass when you're being a prick, bail you out in times of troubles, cry with you in times of sorrows and believe in you when no one else did.  I love my family and friends... they are my lovers! They are my Valentines!

And that is why I'm having a date with my friends this Sunday, February 14 Valentine's Day.  Dinner date with loving friends and when I go home , I'll spend quality time with my family.  

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! hugs and kisses y'all. <3 <3 <3 mwahmwahmwahtsuptsuptsup <3 <3 <3