Love
The four-letter word that many fear to say
The four-letter word too many give away
On this Hallmark holiday that we've deamed V-Day
Some will be happy, some will be sad
Some will have boyfriend, some will have dad
Some will have no one, some will have friends
It's just another day, no matter how it ends.
As Valentine's Day approaches and I am constantly reminded of this watered-down excuse of a holiday, I just shake my head. SMH. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween... all of these have become commercialized by society, but they all at least began with a legitimate purpose. Christmas, Jesus. Thanksgiving, Appreciation. Halloween, Honoring the dead. Valentine's Day.... ????
At the end of the day it's just another day that we hype up a month in advance in attempts to make money, making people feel bad in the mean time. Men dread it because it means they have to be extra nice and romantic for no legitimate reason like a birthday or anniversary. Women dread it because if you're in a relationship he'll forget, and if you're not... well you're not! And not having someone to share this ridiculous holiday with is just down right depressing.
I am taking this weekend, not as Singles Awareness Day or Valentine's Day, but as Women's Empowerment Weekend! I am going to watch The Princess and the Frog on Friday to remind me that I, like Tiana, should focus on accomplishing my own dreams before obsessing over the whole Prince Charming concept. On Saturday I am treating myself to dinner and a movie with my roommate! And even though we're going to watch "Valentine's Day" and have our angry-man-hating moments, we will be happy because we will be together. (Plus romatic comedies give you hope... false hope, but hope nonetheless). On Sunday, I will conclude my Women's Empowerment Weekend with the Vagina Monologues! A play that really gets to the heart of women's issues and will hopefully bring good closure to our V-Day.
And as much as I would like a dozen roses on February 14th, I know that that's not going to happen! So instead of being upset and getting all worked up about this that and the other, why don't we all just have a really great weekend!
I remember last year, even though I had a valentine, two of my sisters and myself got all dressed up and treated ourselves to dinner. We also went and saw He's Just not that into you...great movie. I think people should realize that this holiday isn't about consumerism..it's based on the story of a saint. Hope your valentine's day is great!
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! I do think that watching a good movie (like He's Just Not That Into You) with your girlfriends is a great way to spend the holiday. Much better than all the chocolates and massive V-Day teddy bears anyone could buy!
ReplyDeleteI agree that Valentine's day has been commercialized. Even if I have a Valentine, I still feel like there is too much pressure for this day. A lot of my friends and I feel like a guy should be romantic and thoughtful all the time, and not just on one day because they feel like they have to. Don't get me wrong, getting flowers and candy is nice, but sometimes it is nice to throw in some flowers or love letters on other days....not just February 14th....
ReplyDeleteI also think that V-day does make lots of people all over feel sad and kind of alone if they do not have a significant other. It is sickening sometimes when you have to listen to your friends' plans with their boyfriend or girlfriend for valentines day....especially if your plans are to sit at home and enjoy some ben and jerry's:)
I'd say that I am still on the fence about Valentine's Day. I guess it depends on type of person you are, and the relationship situation you are in.
~Samantha
V-Day is always a difficult one Sam! Whether you're single or not it just conjures up all of these unnecessary emotions. And the V-Day commercials don't help at all!!! But I hope yours was great. We all love Ben & Jerry:)
ReplyDeleteI feel like, if it excites people...then why not have Valentine's Day? I feel like we make up these kinds of holidays because we get bored easily. haha. I like how you connect this blog back to your Disney princess blog.
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