VALENTINE's Day comes with memories of grade school, filling out the Valentines and strategically placing a specific sticker and favorite candy for your select group of friends. All a while, giving the generic tootsie roll to your not-so-favorite colleagues.
As we mature, as does the expectation of Valentine's Day. From a teenager to a young adult, Valentine's Day is either a day of affirmation of the young love or feelings for a particular person, OR for some people; a much dreaded day, spent admiring everyone else's flowers, chocolate, and teddy bears.
After the excitement of this particular spectacle subsides, and we settle into adulthood, Valentine's Day for most becomes something I like to call a "hassle holiday" or better known as a "Hallmark Holiday" in which we choose to celebrate that is perceived to exist primarily for commercial purposes, as opposed to commemorate a tradition or historically significant event.
What if, stay with me here, what if we deemed Valentine's Day as an opportunity versus a task? Life can be hectic! Most of us after a busy day of work, running errands, and planning dinner for the family often don't have time or willpower to make our significant other or loved ones feel special. When in reality, they are what keep us going. Years of marriage and/or commitment is something to be appreciated and celebrated!
Rest assured, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be stressful and/or break the bank! Most of us would prefer a heartfelt, original gift than a box of chocolates or blue Tiffany box. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. Love is understanding. Choosing to live life alongside someone else is the ultimate gift, and what better a day to express gratitude for this commitment than February 14th? Thus, take a few breaths, scrounge up some change (or a colored pencil) and make this Holiday your significant other's new favorite holiday! I assure you, you will not regret it. After all, they deserve it for putting up with you!
Happy Feburary!
Love,
Daryn Butler
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