Everywhere you look, everywhere you go there is something up advertising Valentine’s Day! Is it just me or has it lost its sentimental appeal? I used to enjoy Valentine’s day but now I dread it more than anything else in life and NO its no because I’m single, I am a great valentine, I take myself out, buy the chocolate and the teddy bears (who doesn’t love a good teddy bear?) Maybe its because I work in an industry where people go crazy this time of year, they stress themselves out trying to make this one day special and in turn stress you out with their unreasonable expectations. My thing is this; if you have a partner why not shower them with love and appreciation 365 instead of killing yourself on Valentine’s? I’m not saying you should ignore it, just celebrate it all year round, surprise them with little things, things that will touch them more than a box of chocolate and roses.
All I need is quality time; sometimes that’s all your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife needs. Time in which you make them feel special, loved, appreciated and treasured. I want to know you love me all day everyday, not just on birthdays, valentines and Christmas, show me with your actions that I’m valued.
We need to make valentines sentimental again, make it about the person you love; not about the expensive gift your gonna get them that only last one day and didn’t take much thought or planning. Love might be in the air, but it should never be a routine, it should never be something you assign to your assistant nor should it be an after thought. If you’re going to do it, do it right; plan it out, invest a little of yourself, make it personal: if you want to do flowers, candy, edible arrangements, whatever it is make it personal deliver it yourself, show up at their jobs, surprise them. Personalize your cards with pictures, poetry and just simple words from the heart. Make a home cooked meal, get a babysitter for the kid, have some grown folks time. Create memories that will last longer than 24 hrs.
Remember to be nice to those who work to make your day special.
Penny For Your Thoughts 