Well dear readers,
Today is Valentine's Day. I was pondering today on how we have a whole day set apart for the celebration of those we love. In a way, it's just like Christmas; we celebrate and remember the important people in our lives, we give gifts, we decorate, and we always say how the spirit of the season should stay with us year-round. It makes sense, though, that the love we celebrate at Valentine's Day is made possible because of the love we celebrate at Christmastime. And when it comes to love .. .well, despite the different types of love, it's all love. It's patient, kind, non-judgmental, motivating, inspiring, full of gratitude and respect. I think Valentine's Day for me is often over-rated. I don't need a special day to love people. And I know that the people who love me love me year-round, so I don't feel it necessary to receive extra special gifts or attention on Valentine's Day. In reality, every day is like Valentine's Day with Jacob. And it's really just because of the simple acts of love we share with each other. Flowers are pretty, and I'll never turn down chocolate. But I think I like the little things better .. .like the way he'll carry my backpack for me sometimes. Or the way he walks to class with me. Or the way he laughs at my jokes. Or simply just the way he holds me in his arms. Actually, this is the first Valentine's Day for both of us when we've actually had a special someone to share it with. And what's even cooler is that we'll never not have someone to share it with. Yet again, it's not about the day. What's so special about a day anyway? What makes love special is the people you share it with. I'm certainly not trying to be cynical or disrespectful of anyone's opinions about Valentine's Day. Some people go all out, and they love it. Others are sad because they don't have a special someone to share it with. Others create SAD (Single Awareness Day).
I'm just peacefully content.
I usually am; that's how I express my love.
Which is why Valentine's Day is much like any other day.
