As a cross between a hopeless romantic, and man hating, guy basher, I have mixed feelings about this holiday. It was never one of my favorites, I don't much like the colors red or pink. And I never liked the idea that it's acceptable for us to ignore each other, or take each other for granted, just so long as we make sure to be good little consumerists at V'day, birthdays, and whatever other obligatory "you're my one and only" holiday you choose.
I want a handful of spring wildflowers, nasty, dirty and half in bloom, just because he thought it was pretty. I want to have him look at me, out of the blue, and say, "You're pretty". I want him to hold my hand in the store, just because. I don't need diamonds, and I'm insulted by the commercials that brainwash men into thinking that's the only thing we want.
It's silly, but *this* is one of my top 3 favorite love songs. At this moment, it's #1, but that changes with my mood...
http://youtu.be/h1MeazrV2qk
*This* is what I want the man of my dreams to feel when he thinks of me. This song makes me think of true love... not the theme to Kay Jewelers.
Sometimes I think you only get one soul mate in a lifetime. One perfect person for you. Sometimes I think you might get a choice of a few that come into your life. Either way, I believe with everything I am, that you need to not compromise. Never be with Mr. May-be. Or Could- be, or Will-be. Because they almost always aren't.
Whatever you do for the holiday, Have a great day!
Thanks for Noticing me!
