Most people have bitter feelings towards this day of the year, and the reason is mostly likely to be because they're either single, victims of poor experiences or just have no love for the hyper-consumerist/materialistic aspect of this tradition. That's fine. However, this holiday isn't about shallow expressions beget by social-media hype. For me, and for people who actually understand what this day should be about. It's not about intimate romance or the boyfriend/girlfriend relationship; all that is only 1/1000th of the whole equation. Rather, today's a day to show appreciation and affectionate sentiment to the people around us. If you're going to up and tell me that you have no one you would like to show those feelings to, then I say you're full of crap. Go pick up the phone, or get on Skype, or start typing out an e-mail, and let people know how much you appreciate them. Hesitating to do so is what makes people bitter on this holiday, and it's not fair for you to hold yourself back just because no one came to you first. Life's too short to dwell on that crap, so take initiative to make someone else feel important. Furthermore, I want to extend these sentiments to each of you. Though I haven't logged in again until recently, I've been a member of this forum long enough to have some appreciation for this community in general; whether it be staff, members, or even the anonymous cowboy that hosts the server we're established on. With that said, Happy Valentine's Day. "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart" - Confucius
I love this post. To you to Spike, and all you members- we may be a community of gamers/RPer's/readers/tumblr users or wahtever category you want to use but it's a nice community and I am glad to be part of it, so thank you all for being so wonderful and enjoying yourself >:3 Perhaps one day I will send you all a personalised pizza but for the moment it is just a thought >:3 now enjoy this day of love and go hug someone!
I got my mom and little sister some roses today after work. It felt great to appreciate them and the rest of my family, which is something I haven't dwelled on in a while. Happy Valentine's Day Spike, and good to see you again buddy!
YES. JUST. YES. It was really sad to see people moping around on valentines day. It doesn't have to be a special someone it could be like, a special some-everyone! Like, realizing it's not about being in that kind of relationship or not really is a game changer. I was like a bouncing Valentines Fairy yesterday and everyone thought I got a boyfriend and I was like "omg no I've got you guys!" (and some of them thought that was really smooth but that's not the point) Just, valentines is such a feel good holiday and it should just be all happiness and love and appreciation. Thank you for that post, incredibly well said. And a happy valentines to you Spike, and to everyone else as well! Hope you're having a really great day c:
