Valentine's Day

   Today is Valentine’s Day, and in celebration of it, I’m not doing what most of you are. I don’t have a special someone, and I’m definitely not going to see a sappy love movie tonight. For the first time, that’s all right, though. In the past, I’ve dreaded this day. For some reason, I’ve rarely been in a relationship when this day rolled around. It’s odd, but this day has always made me feel like I’m less than. Everywhere I looked, I would always see love, or to be more accurate, I would always see what everyone around me seemed to think was the missing piece in my life. I don’t feel that way today, though.

   I’m going to tell you guys why being single on Valentine’s day is the biggest blessing in disguise that you’ll ever know. First of all, I’m not going to be seeing a movie about a vampire in love . . . or any other weird and completely unrealistic sappy movie that’s out there right now. I won’t have to go out to an overpriced restaurant, and I won’t have to buy jewelry. Instead, I’ll be staying in and doing the things I care about. I’ve already been refining my new book today, but tonight, I’m going to watch a game and play a little Final Fantasy. You see, when you don’t have to worry about what the rest of the world is doing on a holiday, and you just do your own thing, life is so much simpler. If you’re single today, I urge you not to feel sorry for yourself while you look at all the ridiculous adds on televisions. Instead, use this day to celebrate yourself. Do everything you want to do, and don’t worry about what you’re supposed to be doing. On the other hand, if you have someone, really put this day in prospective. It’s one day. There shouldn’t be any pressure to wow your significant other. In fact, do yourself a favor and just enjoy the person you love. We’re supposed to shower our significant others with gifts on this day and treat them special. Here’s the thing, though. If you don’t put a lot of significance on this day and you realize one simple fact, you’ll be much happier with your relationship. You don’t need to pay special attention to them on one day. You need to try to make them feel special every day. In fact, you should try to surprise them every day and show them how much you love them without ceasing. That’s what romance actually is. It’s not a day or a box of chocolates.

   In conclusion, if you love someone, realize that a day doesn’t define that love. An entire life does. If you’re like me and you’re flying solo today, just take a well-deserved day to celebrate your life. We all deserve a day like that sometimes. Also, try to find a very special person in the future. They’ll be someone who won’t do something special on Valentine’s Day or your anniversary because every day will be special. In a way, a day full of love and romantic gestures will feel completely normal. I think it’s funny how we lose sight of what romance actually is. It’s not something that happens on a certain day. It’s something that happens every day.

   Thanks for reading, and I hope you guys have a great day no matter what your relationship status is. Make it great for yourself and whoever is around you.