Valentine's Day

First and foremost, Happy Valentine's Day! A day to celebrate the ones you love, the one who love you, and everyone in between. Originating from a dude named Valentine (that's bring back that name) who somehow demonstrated the powerful nature of love, the holiday has become an international event. And, like many other things, when something becomes extremely popular, it somehow becomes uncool again. Many, many people (at least the ones I encounter) seem to find Valentine's Day a corporate, Hallmarkian scam of a day. While this may be true in part, the tradition of sending Valentines dates back roughly three hundred centuries.

Secondly, people tend to see this as a romantic day only. That simply is not the truth. Today is a day to laugh, smile, remember fond memories, and share a hug with someone who loves you. This could be your parents, your brothers and sisters, friends, grandparents, pets, children, or your significant other. The point is simply that the day is not just for lovers, it is for loved ones.

My point is this: Yes, this day is commercialized and has become a bit of a spectacle, but I think it is nice that on one day, everyone gets together and says, "I love you," "You're important in my life," "I care about you." You don't have to be cynical about it. What's wrong with a designated day where we can all agree to love each one another? Sure, you should express your love everyday, but it's nice just to think that for one whole day, everyone agrees to love.

So, Happy St. Valentines Day.