why I don't hate Valentines Day

Okay I just had to get on here and give my explanation for why I don't hate Valentines Day. I see so many tweets and posts complaining about the awful dreaded February 14th. I hear things like "shouldn't you love your significant other everyday?!" & "ugh im so single" and etc. I know you know exactly what I am talking about so I don't need to carry on with more examples.

&& before I give my reason, let me just explain that I had this same outlook on V-day before I was married or in a relationship.

I guess growing up getting a Valentine from my mom and my classmates helped me associate the day of not just mushy love, but love for people, friends, and family. So for those that grew up associating it as a day for only romantic love, let me say.. you don't have to celebrate it just in that way. You can be "super single" and still have a great day. You can "treat yo self" ;) or treat your friends & family.

Here's my favorite point to those who say I must not love my husband the other days of the year. We celebrate Christmas to remember Jesus! Just because I take an extra day to really celebrate Him, doesn't mean I don't try to remember Him all the other days too. & just because I celebrate Thanksgiving and try to remind myself of everything I am thankful for, doesn't mean I shouldn't be thankful the other days. Just because I celebrate Halloween, doesn't mean I can't dress up like whatever character I want and go to work....ok well maybe not..but you get my point with the other holidays.

I can celebrate Valentines day in order to celebrate my loved ones extra special than I do the other days. Even though I try to do little things to show people I appreciate them, we get busy, and it's just fun to have a holiday that reminds us to love.

So enjoy this day! and Happy Valentines Day!