Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all. I’ve got a confession to make – I’m a Valentine’s Day Debbie Downer. What is a Valentine’s Day Debbie Downer you ask? Well, not only do I not like Valentine’s Day, I despise it.
I completely understand the desire to let the people you love know you’re true feelings them. And, I’m all for being showered with delicious candies and beautiful roses. However, I think Hallmark has taken what used to be a nice holiday to spend with the ones you love into a money-binging, gaga, crazy 24 hours.
Is it really special to get roses on a day when all of the other women are getting roses too? I would much rather get roses on May 29 or June 1st or August 3rd, days of no significance to me, than on Valentine’s Day.
Am I bitter? Not really. I’ve got a wonderful boyfriend that I really care about whom I know cares about me. I just don’t feel like fighting the crowds at a fancy restaurant after having to fight to get reservations a month ahead of time. Then to be followed by poor service due to overcrowding and often generic Valentine’s Day menus. Blech!
I really hope I’m not ruining this day for the people that love it. I love Halloween and some people hate it. To each his or her own.
That is why I’m a Debbie Downer on Valentine’s Day. Bah humbug to V Day I say.
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