I've spent much of yesterday and today resenting this holiday. I have no doubt if I were part of a couple, I'd feel far differently than I do but as it is now, in my near-33 years of life, I've always been single in Valentine's Day.
And I've been trying all morning to figure out what I would write about it. I did not want to be depressing or deeply negative. I still think people should be allowed to celebrate today and I don't judge them for it. I did not want to feel sorry for myself or cause anyone else to pity me. I wanted to find a different way to write about Valentine's Day.
And then it suddenly hit me. I was reading my newsfeed on Facebook, seeing what people were posting about love today, looking at pictures of flowers and candy and smiles.
So it hit me that I do, in fact, have valentines today.
I may not be part of a "couple" but I am part of something bigger - a family of friends I love very much.
So happy Valentine's Day, everyone.
