Valentine’s Day

I think my disdain for Valentine’s Day and flowers came from shitty boyfriends. I understand men have a totally different mentality than women, but it always irked me that they never put in the same thought and care that I did when it came to gift giving. On the opposite end, when you find yourself single on this day, you feel left out. Everyone is bragging about their significant other, and you’re here wondering why you are destined to be alone for the rest of your life. That was when I was younger though, and less secure. I realized later in life that Valentine’s Day is more than just a lover’s holiday. It can represent your love for both friends and family. Still to this day, my mom gets us heart-shaped boxes of chocolates from Russell Stover. It’s cute that she still does this. It’s the only thing I loved about Valentine’s Day as a kid because conversation hearts tasted disgusting. I also find that your girlfriends appreciate the effort and love you put into gifts no matter how cheesy (I know, men still make me bitter LOL).

In retrospect, I should love this holiday because my favorite color is pink and I love everything heart-shaped. Although, I despise heart-shaped donuts from Dunkin and Krispy Kreme because I can’t resist the cuteness when I should be saying no to carbs. I buy the most Blackmilk dresses from Valentine’s Day than all other holidays simply because I can’t say no to pink and hearts. I have dresses coming as we speak. This has also spilled into my cosplay life as Valentine’s Day Harley is my only holiday themed costume, but like I said I’m programmed to like pink and hearts.

It never really was my favorite holiday, but I think I’m finally warming up to it.