Simplicity.

Valentine’s Day

Sure, it’s sweet and fun and special – when you’re in a relationship.

But Valentine’s Day can be a day of terror for those who are single.

I’ll admit, I joined in with all of the hype last year, and it was fun. After all, I had someone special to spend the entire day with. But this year, I am single, and I’m realizing how much it sucks to be single on Valentine’s Day.

Why is there a holiday designated to reminding us single folk that we’re alone? That’s just cruel.

Today I will be spending my time studying and writing obituaries. So, yes, you could say that my only “Valentine” would be the dead folks that I write about. Pretty pathetic, eh?

But, at the same time, I know that today will eventually be over. By tomorrow I won’t have to turn on the radio and listen to “blah blah blah Valentine’s Day” anymore. I’m thankful for that.

And although I do not have a Valentine this year, I do not feel completely sad because I have loved another with all my heart before. Some people go their entire lives without being able to say that they’ve done that.

I think that we all want something epic – something that is special and unique. But, to me, something epic can be something simple like standing on a front porch until 3 a.m. because you just can’t say goodnight to someone. That’s epic. And I’ve had that. Maybe someday I will have it again.

But for now, I’d rather Cupid keep his distance. He isn’t exactly on my good side right now.

To all you single folk out there: Don’t worry, tomorrow is another day. But, whatever you do, don’t try and go look for love. It will find you when the time is right.

posted by Jennifer @ 2:49:00 PM