Valentine's Day?

I'm not sure if this is a pet peeve against Valentine's day, or if this is just how I tend to feel about generally over-hyped and commercialized holidays. Is it even a real holiday? I say no.

Same thing as when people freak out about their significant others' missing their anniversaries or birthday or Christmas or whatever... the exact date isn't important! You aren't going to die if you don't celebrate on that specific day! It is a symbol!

And yes, I'll admit I'd be miffed if I spent my birthday alone, but so long as I know I'll have some semblance of a celebration CLOSE TO my birthday date, then it's all good.

I would LOVE to have these. Any time of the year, thank you very much!

I'm not against the idea of celebrating with a loved one. I'm against the societal pressures that dictate that celebrations must be today. Flowers. Chocolates. Dinner.

Know what I'm doing tonight? I'm going to work! I'm going to work like I do on Tuesday evenings. This doesn't make me an old maid. There are many people who care for me and there is a very special person in my life... but that doesn't mean life is put on hold for this day. For the last 3 (or is it 4? Oh dear...) I haven't changed much about my schedule on Valentine's Day, despite having someone I could spend it with. If I'm busy, I'm busy. This doesn't change my feelings, or my devotion. My adoration and time isn't dependent on whether I celebrate a certain day.

And I do not need a holiday as an excuse to treat someone. Yikes to all the people out there expecting roses. Candies. Little stuffed bears holding stuffed hearts...
Your stuffed heart is going to be broken, if not highly disappointed if you have such high expectations.

Instead, I expect to have a lovely regular Tuesday evening, and whenever I get the chance next? I'll treat my special someone. Just like I do every time I see them regardless.