Blah Day

There is not one day in the year I dread and LOATHE more than Valentine's Day. For those of you that might be thinking I am just bitter, let me clear the fog. I am married to a VERY sweet and loving husband. He spoils me on a daily basis be it by sweet words, selfless actions, or tender touches. He constantly wants to buy me things (me, being the budget person has to tell him no a lot of the time). So there...I am not jealous or bitter of anybody and their relationship.

So, why do I loathe this sickening heart filled day? I firmly believe it is a day for those that have sucky relationships to celebrate one time a year. I mean, if you have a great relationship and constantly remind each other of your love and follow it with loving actions and words, why do you need one day a year to celebrate? You should celebrate your love and relationship 365 days a year!! Come on...let's be real. There is nothing special about doing something on the SAME DAY that everyone else is! It is also not special (or smart) to be paying 10 times as much for a dinner, flowers, chocolates or WHATEVER just because it is for February 14th! SERIOUSLY!!! (I know what you're thinking..."come on Randi, tell us how you REALLY feel!" ha ha)

I also think it is a sad time for those that are not in a relationship (due to loss or just lack thereof). They are reminded that they are alone and have no one to share this day. They are bombarded (as every other sucker in America) with pink and red junk, hearts, flowers and chocolate on every corner! They can't even turn on the TV without being suckered into some commercial giving them (and all the other people watching it) ideas of what to get their "special someone." UGH!!!

Let me take this time to remind them (and you) that you are NEVER alone! We are blessed with an overwhelming love from a magnificent Savior! He loves YOU and reminds you EVERY DAY (not just once a year) that HE LOVES YOU! How does He remind you? The sun comes up in the morning (ahhh heck...you WOKE UP this morning!)! Do you have a friend or family member that loves you, or that you love? That is His gift to you. Do you have a child that you adore with all your heart? That is a SMALL reminder of how much He loves each one of us! Did you happen to see a flower in the hillside or a star in the sky? Perhaps He put that there JUST FOR YOU knowing that you would look up and see His beautiful handy work!

Some of you may read this and think I am just cold hearted. I beg to differ...we all just have our own opinions (just as I realize my thoughts on this yuck filled day are my own). Thankfully, Ben finds himself to be lucky and blessed. He knows I appreciate him 365 days of the year and I don't want or need him to take some commercialized "holiday" to prove himself to me. (I put that in quotes due to me having a very hard time seeing anything holy about it in the way it is utilized today) At least, I hope he does know I love and appreciate him. If not, that is my shortfall and I need to do a better job of letting him know how much I LOVE him and appreciate everything he is! He is a bright spot in my life and I wouldn't trade him in for any other make or model of human God has put on this earth!

My blog is not meant to offend, just to give you more of a glimpse into my head (where some of you may have not wanted to venture after reading this). I felt I needed to get this out of my system as I am already SICK of the commercials, hype, and hooplah going on in preparation for this Sunday. I feel better already. If it weren't on a Sunday, I would hole myself in the house and watch war movies just to be belligerent. (yes, I know...big and firm word) So, as some of you smell your overpriced flowers, go to a crowded restaurant, or do something "special" like every other person who is taken to be a sap : please forgive me as I turn my head the other way and...upchuck.