Valentines

I have a love/hate thing with February 14

There's something about Valentines Day that I just love. I like the idea of a day to celebrate love, and I don't think it has to mean romantic love. I don't really love the commercialism but almost every holiday is commercialized and I still love Halloween and Christmas. In a relationship or not, it's nice to remind yourself that there's love in the world, and hopefully in your own life, whether it be from a relationship, friends, family or just loving your life and being comfortable in your own skin. I know, I'm a sap.

The hate part comes mostly from the commercialization, and the fact that this centers entirely on romance. I guess it just makes me feel like I'm 13 at a school dance...awkward, and no one is really looking my way. And no matter how great I feel about being single, I still feel a little bit like that 13 year old girl again.

That being said, I wont be guilted. I'm blessed with wonderful friends and family! And I'm happier than I ever have been before. So to celebrate I'm making myself venison steak with a side of spinach and pasta alfredo tonight, which sounds like an odd combination but they're all things I love lots.