Dear Friends,
Ah! February 14 - every “uncoupled” person’s
“Slap in the face,” “Kick in the gut” Day is finally here!
Thank goodness it didn’t fall on a Friday or a Saturday!
That would have been a double whammy!
“Slap in the face,” “Kick in the gut” Day is finally here!
Thank goodness it didn’t fall on a Friday or a Saturday!
That would have been a double whammy!
On the weekend, I promised my heart we were going to celebrate on the 14th, and today I convinced her that we have already celebrated on the weekend!
Last night, I did think of treating myself to an exquisite evening; massage, champagne, maybe even spending the night in a hotel, breakfast in bed, morning off! Well, it’s 8:20 am and I’m here!
Why spoil it for the next guy, I decided!
I’m not going to do anything “special” for myself tonight either. This cruel day of “à deux” is not the right time to celebrate one’s uniqueness!
With all due respect to all the happily attached, semi-attached and soon to be attached, here are my bittersweet blessings on this auspicious day:
I’m grateful I’m not in an unhappy marriage.
I’m grateful I’m not in an unhealthy relationship.
I’m grateful I don’t have to spend time, energy and money to glam myself to go out, or to stay in and cook a “nice” dinner!
I’m grateful I don’t have the opportunity to foster expectations, succumb to disappointments or fake appreciation.
Comparing downwards? Sure! It can always be worse! I’m grateful it isn’t!
Have a loving day and evening everyone!
ahhh, another singleton who feels the same way I do. Hallmark needs to start making cards for single women to give to other single women telling them that that they are still worthwhile human beings, even if they don't have a significant other on Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I was raised by a single mother who made a huge deal out of VDay when I was growing up. My brother and I would wake up to find our seats at the dining room table over-flowing with an assortment of gifts decorated with hearts, "LOVE", Cupid...you name it. And, of course, all matter of chocolates. I feel sad for those who only see this day as a day to celebrate "romantic love", for love, as you already pointed out, comes in many forms. So on this day, I, a "slaped in the face, kicked in the gut" single woman choses to celebrate the unmitigating, bottomless pit of love that my mother has shown me for the past 42 years. Now THAT'S a reason to celebrate Feb. 14th