Valentine's Day

I haven't been celebrating a proper Valentine's Day for 3 years. I have no flowers and no fancy dinners, not because I'm a single woman but mainly because my boyfriend lives miles away from me. I used to feel that its a necessity to celebrate Valentine's Day because its one of the only days you get smothered with gifts from your significant other. That was when I was a stupid kid. Now when I'm years older and wiser I don't see 14 February as something I should celebrate. I said should, doesn't mean I wouldn't. Just that it would be alright too if I don't.

In all honesty, I believe that love should be shown everyday. Gifts should be given spontaneously and without reason. It is lovely when you get flowers and chocolate but why does it have to be only on Valentine's Day, when everything is being hiked up? To those of you celebrating with your loved ones, enjoy yourselves. Bask in the romance, drink your glasses of wine, shower each other with lots of love but also remember to love each other dearly everyday. 

Happy Valentine's Day everyone, single or attached. May this special day serve as a reminder to love and cherish your friends and loved ones!