Now I know today is a really controversial holiday in terms of how people feel about it, but I'm going to come right out and say that I adore this holiday. For me, it's never been about finding that ONE person to be with or else spend the day bitter and hating the fact that you're alone. Well let me just say that while yes, you may be single, you are absolutely NOT alone. Love comes in many different forms and I think Valentine's day is meant for you to celebrate all different types of love in your life. Remember everyone important to you and just let them know that you're thinking of them.
Now that I've given my little speech, I will gladly get off my cheeky little soap box and tell you a lovely story of my Valentine's Day and how it didn't quite meet my expectations. Ready? Here we goooooo:
I started my day in the freezing snow sleet of NYC waiting outside a stage door for band members to come out because that is what my beau likes to do after concerts. Then we ran to catch the last train out at 1:22am, otherwise we would be stuck there over night which is not what I was looking to do. By time I got home and to bed it was nearly 4am. Then when I woke up later, I went into a panic because I had completely forgotten to do my Spanish homework. By time I finished, it was time for class so I went. All in all, not how I expected my day to go at all. But in the meantime, I texted, called, facebooked, tweeted basically used every form of communication possible to wish my friends and family a happy day full of love and chocolate. I made One Direction Valentines for my closest female friends (mostly because I really doubt the boys I hang out with would appreciate such a thing).
It was a relatively normal day, but this year was different than almost all others. Now I've never really received gifts on Valentine's Day and that is one thing I think I will never understand. Flowers and chocolate? Wonderful. Actual gifts where people spend uncomfortable amounts of money on each other because they feel obligated? Awkward. In fact I will probably make another post about gifts entirely; but for now, we'll keep it simple. This year my father got me, my mum, and my sister each a rose. My sister and I also got matching heart necklaces which are adorable. My mum got us all chocolate and everything was all fine and dandy. I've actually kind of forgotten what it's like to have a family Valentine's Day because I've spent the past three in Switzerland at university. Then my beau brought me flowers and took me out to dinner. Now let me say that never have I ever had a traditional or stereotypical or generic Valentine's Day like this. In all honesty, everything felt a little weird and uncomfortable. Then, at the end of the night right before I was about to to get out of the car, he gave me such a precious ring that I can't help but adore it. It truly is a beautiful gift and I definitely was NOT expecting it, and therefore was thrown for the biggest loop ever. But it made me think about how much money is spent every year if this was "normal" and I was a little disheartened that people feel the need to buy material things to prove either to themselves or to someone else how much they care. But I'll let you in on a little secret: no amount of money can buy someone's true affection if you don't make time for them and show them through your daily actions how much they mean to you. No amount of gifts can make up for that. So remember that next time and realize that being thoughtful and sincere will buy you so much more than any gift ever will.
So guys, that was my day. I would love to hear about yours and how you spent it. Also if you have any thoughts on what Valentine's Day means or what it should mean, I would love to read your comments. Until next time!
