And while other people here on GAG might be doing lovey dovey myTakes about Valentine's Day, I, on the other hand, have decided to stab lover's day in the kidney. THIS IS WHY I HATE Valentine's DAY:
1. You can't escape it
Pink and red hearts everywhere. Giant creepy looking teddy bears everywhere. Little naked babies everywhere. Pedophile much? Everything is so fricken cheesy. And then there's the candy, which I hate to admit that I love, BUT let's get one thing clear: Chocolate out of a heart shaped box isn't any better than regular chocolate! And, who the hell loves candy hearts? They actually taste horrible. Why do they even exist?
2. Cupid
Let's talk about Freaking Cupid! Always purposely aiming for the wrong damn people! Like get your freaking act together!! You damn blind evil thing! You freaking NEED to get your damn eyes checked out!! Why do we give this freaking little naked guy so much attention? Honestly, who the hell does this guy think he is? He just slings an arrow to decide the fate of people he's never met? With no regard to their consent? How is this not assault or terrorism? Someone please lock this prick in Gitmo!
3. It reminds us that we're alone
Well, I wouldn't say alone because there's family and friends, but it remind us that we're single (this only applies to single people). BUT just in case we weren’t already aware of our single status, there’s a freaking national "holiday" to rub it in our faces. Not to mention, we single people have other single friends to comfort and hear complain about being single on Valentine's Day. There's also the excessive PDA everywhere to remind us that we're single. Yeah, we get it. You are in love and found the most amazing person and can’t help but to shower this person with affection all freaking damn day long. Good for you. Seriously, good for you, but for the sake of the rest of us, please just get a room immediately.
4. It materializes relationships
Why should how you love someone depend on how much you spend on them? Many people in relationships put so much importance on what they're given, instead of appreciating the fact they have someone at all. Don't make it all about the gifts, it definitely shouldn't be a competition for bragging rights about who gets the best gift. Be random and simple, it's the thought that counts.
5. The price
Roses are so damn expensive on Valentine's Day! Flower shops make a fortunate on V-day! It's pretty expensive shit for something that will wilt and die in a week or two. People go all out and make purchases that they cannot really afford because they feel like they have to.
"Teddy bear: $15"
"Box of chocolate: $20"
"A dozen of roses: $100"
6. The other holidays are so much better
Why is Valentine's Day even a "holiday"? It makes me sick to my stomach when people say V-day is their favorite holiday. PEOPLE WE HAVE Christmas, Thanksgiving AND Halloween for that.
So, there you have it! There are more reasons I hate Valentine's Day and I could go on and on but I will never finish. This is just a reminder that February 14th is just another day. So what if you're single? There's nothing wrong with it. You should love yourself and be strong & independent every day of the year, not just on Valentine's Day. I shouldn't have to tell you how awesome you are because you know that and you should celebrate it. And for the couples out there, you shouldn't save the grand love gestures for Valentine's Day. There are 364 other days where you can tell the person you love how much they mean to you.
Hugs & kisses. Stay beautiful.
Love, Clarisa.
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