Valentine’s 2008
February 14, 2008So it’s that dreaded of days for all of those stuck in single-dom. The day that become progressively more commercialized every year. Valentine’s Day.
Because today had the potential to get me depressed, I’m taking a cue from two very inspring women, Finn and Dee.
Finn blogged today about self-love (yes, that kind but the other kind too!). While Dee talked about why Valentine’s Day isn’t as important as showing that you love someone the other 364 (or 365) days a year.
For me personally, this is my first Valentine’s single in several years. I wasn’t really sure how I’d feel about it but so far it’s been like any other day: wake up, get ready for work, sit at work and stare at my computer all day, etc.
We have a game tonight so I won’t be home late so at least I won’t be home feeling sorry for myself. To top it off, my best buddy, Scott is in town and I believe I have convinced him to stay for the game tonight.
So for me at least I’m treating this as I would any other day post-separation. So for those of you that out there that are in love, out of love, looking for love or are engaging in self-love, Happy February 14.
It seems like we are all in love, falling out of love, recovering from love, or too old and grumpy to give a rip. The problem arises when anyone in any category interacts with anyone in any other catagory. Valentine’s Day is suppose to cross those boundaries with a sprinkling of magic pixie dust.
Recovering from as relationship ending cannot be fixed with any amount of sex, drink, drugs, or watching a hated rival [or school] get trounced.
Sometimes it helps a little, maybe if you could do it all at once, but if I see one more romantic idiot today or “pink” background on a home page there will be some postal moments in Washington State.
And to you as well, darlin’. xo