There are many different views on today's date, these are a few on my current Facebook newsfeed
'Who needs a boyfriend on valentines day, when you could have a cat ♥'
I hate valentines, if you're in a relationship it's stupid because it's a waste of money and if you truly loved someone you'd tell them everyday not just today. And you'd surprise them throughout the year. And it makes single people feel (possibly) sad. Okay, rant over :)'
'is there a postal strike on??? because i haven't got any valentines cards yet'
All of which I agree on to some extent but there is a part of me which just adores the whole idea of the day. If you're with someone it's a cute day to celebrate the fact that you are together and appreciate what you do for each other, if your single it's nice to watch cute films, eat chocolate and bake valentines themed goodies - there is no point in moping around just because you're single or don't have someone special, you should also celebrate the fact that you're not settling for less than what you deserve (something that i have been a victim of far too much personally). I had a tiny bit of an awkward moment yesterday where my manager at work asked me what I was doing today when I replied 'I'm spending it with my one and only valentine, work' he laughed, but that doesn't mean the day has to be boring. I was lucky enough to wake up to a flurry of 'happy valentines day!' texts from some of my closest friends and I love the fact that you can celebrate friendships on days like these as well. The message that I'm trying to get across is that instead of feeling like the next Bridget Jones or Miranda today, you should feel more 'Beyonce Independent women' about it, if things are supposed to happen then they will. If you want something, don't sit around and wait for it to come to you, go and make it happen yourself. An article in the most recent Cosmopolitan magazine has been in my mind all week, it's very empowering and if your not feeling too happy today then I suggest you have a look here :) Hope you have a lovely day no matter what you're doing.
All of which I agree on to some extent but there is a part of me which just adores the whole idea of the day. If you're with someone it's a cute day to celebrate the fact that you are together and appreciate what you do for each other, if your single it's nice to watch cute films, eat chocolate and bake valentines themed goodies - there is no point in moping around just because you're single or don't have someone special, you should also celebrate the fact that you're not settling for less than what you deserve (something that i have been a victim of far too much personally). I had a tiny bit of an awkward moment yesterday where someone asked me what I was doing today when I replied 'I'm spending it with my one and only valentine, work' they laughed, but that doesn't mean the day has to be boring. I was lucky enough to wake up to a flurry of 'happy valentines day!' texts from some of my closest friends and I love the fact that you can celebrate friendships on days like these as well. The message that I'm trying to get across is that instead of feeling like the next Bridget Jones or Miranda today, you should feel more 'Beyonce Independent women' about it, If things are supposed to happen then they will. If you want something, don't sit around and wait for it to come to you, go and make it happen yourself. An article in the most recent Cosmopolitan magazine has been in my mind all week, it's very empowering and if your not feeling too happy today then I suggest you have a look here :) Hope you have a lovely day no matter how you spend it.
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