Valentine's Day may be a holiday deeply rooted in commercial and business interests, but at the very least, it encourages love and togetherness. Even if you're stressing out in an attempt to get the perfect gift for your beau or make time for a pseudo-romantic dinner, it's quite frankly the thought that counts. Just like Christmas. I don't have Jesus' birthday in mind, but it is a nice chance to get my sister some Bose headphones, or buy cute clothes for my little cousins. The critics of Valentine's Day are usually just jaded lovers or lonely losers.
February 14 is a great day. As silly as you may think Valentine's traditions are, your smug mouth is likely to curl into a goofy smile when you get a dozen roses delivered to your desk at work or get a big box of chocolates. Everyone loves chocolate. Even dogs, and it kills them.
There's admittedly a lot of pressure to perform on Valentine's Day, but many people make the grave mistake of underestimating the power of a little creativity. Most people would appreciate a handwritten list of the reasons why they are loved, just as much as a $150 dinner at McCormick and Schmicks. And if you don't have a "special someone," you're probably subscribing to a very narrow definition of that title.
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