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Happy Love Day!!
Written on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 @ 1:02pm

Every year since I have found this, I always mention on February 14th how much I believe the truth in this. I honestly believe this is what Valentine’s Day is really all about.

You know what? I really, really like Valentine’s Day.
I’ve spent so many years being bitter about Valentine’s, about always being single, about feeling lonely and wishing for Prince Charming. But something has phenomenally changed my attitude towards other people this year, and I find myself being so happy for other people. This year, instead of wallowing in my own singledom, I’m thinking, “There are so many people out there and a bunch of them are in love, and I’m so happy that there are people out there getting loved. There are so many people who are going to be making dates, making love, making marriages, and making children on Monday, and good for them! Maybe that’s not me on Monday, but maybe someday it will be! Congratulations, lovers! I hope things are going well!” So instead of wishing for someone else to love me on Monday, today I went to the grocery store and bought myself some incredibly decadent chocolate cake, and wore my favorite outfit, and loved myself.

They say that when you eat chocolate, your brain releases the same endorphin you get when you’re feeling loved. So on Monday, I’m bringing brownies, because I want everyone I know to love themselves. Happy Valentine’s Day. You’re all loved.

I know a lot of you are thinking, “Yeah Cristina! Easy for you to say! You have a man!” Yeah, you’re right I do have a man, but I found this before I met Joshua and I have always believed that Valentine’s Day is a day to give love to everyone that you love. It’s Not Single’s Awareness Day. It’s a day to give love to your family and friends, but most importantly yourself. Sure, Joshua may be taking me out to dinner tonight, but I think sitting down with a box of Cheez-Its, a mug of Dr. Pepper, and a bowl of Spaghetti-Os couldn’t be better!

EDIT: Here’s what my man got me today in addition to him taking me out to dinner at Macaroni Grill:

Valentine's Day 2007
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Holly commented on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007, 2:39 pm

Very cute, and very true! I’m not on LJ, but I’m going to go and read it anyway, just because I’m curious.
Valentine’s Day’s not nearly as big here as it is in America (perhaps it is, only I don’t notice it, lol) Mine wasn’t very exciting, being single and all, although I did start working yesterday with 2 lovely guys my age (actually 3, but one I know isn’t single, lol), so that was exciting. :D
I really like your hair! I saw the pics on the sidebar before I read the blog and I was like “Er…I think you missed your face!?”, then I realised they were supposed to be like that :P It looks very cool, I like the colour, it’s quite a bit lighter :D

Kortni commented on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007, 8:17 pm

I used to despise Valentines day.. (like most of the angsty teenagers who didn’t have someone to share it with). I still tried to make valentines good for the people around me though, i would always bring candy and send flower grams to everybody :)
Valentines.. is supposed to be about love yeah, but whoever made a rule that it was to be restricted to one person!!

Anyways, your hair is AWESOME.
Those flowers are so cute!

Happy valentines day Cristina!!! ♥

Melissa commented on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007, 8:50 pm

Happy Valentines Day! :D

That’s a really lovely outlook. :) You should definitely love yourself! I never really thought about that… :D

And those are pretty flowers, how sweet! :D

Sarah commented on Thursday, February 15th, 2007, 6:40 pm

Awww this is the first valentines day that I spent with a guy ever. Its really awesome. I’m glad you had a great valentines day. I love spaghettio’s … i’d kill for someright now. maybe I’ll buy my self a can. Happy Belated valentines day dear

Melissa commented on Saturday, February 17th, 2007, 2:14 am

Heya! :D Thanks for the sweet comments about my new layut! ^_^ I got the icons from famfamfam.com, the ones titled “Silk”. The “Mini” icons are good as well, although you have WAY more of a selection with the Silk ones. :D

Have a loverly day! :D

Jem commented on Monday, February 19th, 2007, 6:58 am

That’s a great LJ entry. So many people are cynical singletons and that ‘broke the mold’ sort of thing. I hope more people can reach out and love themselves :)

Alys commented on Monday, February 19th, 2007, 10:15 am

I’ve never described myself as being ‘bitter’ about valentine’s day, but I agree that it can be the day in the year when you feel at your lowest and most unloved if you don’t have a partner. However it is really refreshing to find such a positive outlook on the celebration.

I didn’t even realise it was Valentine’s day until the day after :)

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