So, the day set aside for celebrating love is over. Does
this mean you’re done showing your love for each other for the rest of the
year? I sure hope not.
Every year around this time everything goes heart shaped,
pink and red and chocolaty. And if you’re to go by all the commercials, the
only way to show you truly love someone is by participating in the occasion by
buying and gifting cards, chocolates, flowers and balloons.
I really don’t get the hullabaloo over Valentine’s Day. Of
course, it’s nice getting flowers and chocolates and doing something romantic
together. But why only on February 14? Shouldn’t love be celebrated and
honoured everyday?
I’m a hopeless diehard romantic. I love cheesy rom-coms, cry
over mushy love stories and sugary love songs and, call me silly, but I still
dream of my knight in shining armour sweeping me off my feet. I’m all for corny
sweet little nothings whispered in my ear, stolen kisses and warm cuddles.
So, just one day in a year to show you love and adore
someone? That’s simply not enough for me. Remember the lovely Beatles song? “Eight
days a week, I love you……Eight days a week is not enough to show I care”
No, I don’t hate Valentine’s Day. There’s nothing wrong in
setting aside a day to focus on love. But my point is, why wait only for that
special day to show how much you love someone? To me everyday should be
special. Obviously I’m not saying that one should be giving flowers and
chocolates and cute teddy bears everyday. But love isn’t always about the grand
gestures, lavish gifts and perfectly crafted moments that take your breath away..…..it’s often in the little things that you do to make someone feel loved and
appreciated.
I don’t believe love and romance should be reserved for a
date on the calendar. Shared smiles, hand holding, back rubs and romantic
dinners should be anytime year round. I believe in making everyday the 14th.