Day 13
Valentine's Day. For me this day has never made me long for love or jealous of the cute romantic couples that seem to pop up all over on that certain day. I don't ever remember thinking I wish I had someone today. This is because my family made a tradition of spending the holiday together. We always got each other gifts and enjoyed a meal together. Even when I was in a relationship we would still exchange gifts... and most of time they were better than my boyfriend's. One boyfriend was shocked by my family's tradition and learned his lesson to put a little more effort in next year. Whatever girl ends up with those exes you're welcome.
Since I don't feel society's pressure to have a lover I feel free to enjoy Valentine's Day. The one thing I don't enjoy is running around doing last minute present planning. Even though I am slightly impressed with what I bought, made, baked... hopefully they are too. I'm relying on the chance that they hardly read my posts.
Unfortunately, I still have class and work tomorrow, but I think my family is gonna squeeze in a breakfast. I do have a break from 7-10 which is enough time for a romantic dinner with my boyfriend, if we had made reservations a month ago and enjoyed being in a crowded room with other annoying couples. Rez also has lots of work to do so we decided to celebrate on the weekend. We could have enjoyed a homemade meal, but I asked if he didn't mind if I had dinner with my sister. Unfortunately, she senses the pressures of society and of course the non-single roommates having plans don't help. I think that Valentine's shouldn't just be for couples, but for everyone that loves someone. Single people shouldn't have to sit at home watching Sleepless in Seattle with Ben & is buddy cellulite. Go out with some friends, family, pets.
This family Valentine's Day is one tradition that I plan on passing down to my family. Finally we have one. Well this might all change when I'm 40 and single. Then I might join the others and boycott this stupid commercialized day. VD for everyone.
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