Valentine

It's almost Valentine's Day. So, what does that mean? Is it just a time for single people to feel left out, women to be pampered, men to be distraught because they didn't remember until the day of? Or is there more to it? Does it really need to be celebrated?

While I will be participating in this strange day, I really don't know how I feel about it. I do like that it is somewhat of an automatic date-night for those of us in a relationship, that it makes us step back and take some time just for the two of us, to make eachother feel special. After children are involved in life, those special moments seem to dwindle.

My spouse and I will be enjoying a night out at a nice restaurant. However, I do not think that this is something that the store's need make such a big deal about. Sure, it gives them money, but it really is very annoying to walk into a store and see nothing but red and pink hearts, bows and arrows, cherubs, boxes of cheap chocolates, etc. I just want to get groceries, not be hounded to buy a bunch stuff that will "make my spouse happy". None of that matters. In the end, what truly matters is our love for eachother, not the waxy chocolates from Wal-Mart, not the putting on a front so we look like the most romantic couple in the world, none of that.

All that matters is love.