February 14th

Folks, it’s just a date on the calendar. Stop letting it affect your outlook on life. Every other day of the year we belt the melodies of love and loss as we drive our cars, take a shower, or cook a quesadilla. But as soon as February 14th comes up people start to become the worst skeptics of love. Sure the aisles at Walgreens and Meijer are bursting with pink and red paraphernalia, but should that prevent us from stopping to think about the people in our lives we love and appreciate? February 14th is as commercialized as December 25th but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating and observing Christmas and what is behind it.

Yes, Valentine’s Day is the drama queen of holidays. Yes, middle school dances and Spongebob valentines are ridiculous. But my parents pausing in the chaos of life to go out for dinner? Not ridiculous at all.  Our culture over thinks this day. It used to be cute valentines that were made by hand. They were thoughtful. It’s our own fault February 14th is the beast it is. Our culture has put the emphasis on these elements that supposedly make the day special.

Taking the time to stop and appreciate the people in your life is worth it. Doesn’t matter what date is on the calendar. Forget the carnations, shut up and just pause (besides carnations are not even that pretty).