Personally, I have never gotten too involved in Valentines Day. I've never understood why you must wait until the specific date of February 14th to let someone know just how you feel for them. I'm a firm believer that if you have feelings, you should let them be known. Imagine how many potential relationships don't happen because one individual is waiting for the "perfect time" to open up. Let's be real, timing is never perfect. Life happens. So stop allowing the excuse of perfect moments ruin things for you. On the other side of the spectrum- those that are already in a relationship: once again, why wait until Feb 14th to surprise your other? If you seriously wait 356 days just to write a cute note confessing how you feel, or to buy a box of chocolates, you need a boot up the derriere. Not only are you out of touch with your emotions, but shops are also very wise to people like you. Which is why every single box of chocolates, every rose, everything which screams "romance" (as said by the mass producers) increases its cost to something drastic like $25 for a card.
In saying all of this though, I am not the Valentines Grinch. I still think it's a cute day, seeing as so many people around you are getting into the mood. I just don't believe the perfect gift is a $40 box of chocolates. I believe in personal gifts. Ones which come from within. A perfect example of this is a handmade card. All you need in order to make a card is a computer, some photos and a printer (or a library). True it does take a little longer than running to the petrol station on the way to seeing your date, but I believe it to be a lot more thoughtful.
Have a think about all the personal gifts/gestures you can make for your Valentine this February 14. Remembering it's never about the cost of something, but the thought behind!
Until next time,
xox
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