Let’s Be Honest

Asking me what I’m doing for Valentine’s Day is like asking a devout Jew what he’s doing for Christmas. It’s simply not as offensive as it is ignorant. But I get it, February 14 is a religious holiday that many whole-heartedly acknowledge, including myself (as long as I have the right of first refusal when it comes time to observe it).

I’ve been asking myself the following question throughout the day and now will attempt to give my honest answer: “Is today just another day, or is that what us single folks tell ourselves to distract ourselves from our independent status?!”

All together now, “Good question!”

If we’re REALLY being honest here, euphemisms (i.e. independent) are what gets most of us through the day. Whether we’re still checking the single box, in a LTR, or in any relationship intimate enough to warrant the V-day hoopla, we all constantly tell ourselves it’s better than it (whatever “it” might be for you) really is. And that’s just the truth, that’s not me being cynical!

But to answer my own question, I do believe this to be just another day. However, I’m not naïve to the fact that if I was in an intimate relationship I would not think this was just another day. What us singles are NOT doing is distracting; we are simply acknowledging reality in stating that we are like Christians at Christmas-time with no Jesus. We don’t have any reason to celebrate such a day, and should therefore go about our daily lives.

Enough said!

Now please excuse me, I must bounce to go get wasted with my single & fabulous (exclamation point) friends!