Thursday, February 14, 2008
So, what's the biggie?
Today, flowers are exorbitantly over-priced. Restaurants get to overcharge and under-cook. And the value of gold probably appreciated by a couple of cents. Today, I received a few SMSes along the lines of Happy V-Day, but seriously, what's so happy about V-Day?
Do people really think that the sky is bluer, or that roses smell sweeter, or the fact that their partner actually look better than most other days? All these marketing gimmicks and sudden influx of love-in-the-air has left me sick and cynical about an innocent date on the calendar: 14 February.
If people really want to show their care and concern, shouldn't everyday be V-Day? If people truly love each other, roses should smell the same and the sky should be the same shade of blue - everyday. Love is a decision, not a feeling. Love is a gift, not a drug. Love is from God, not from man-made innovations used as a ploy to make you reach deeper into your pockets.
My ex-boss sent me an MMS this afternoon with a photo of my ex-colleagues and a message that reads: "Valentine's without you means more brownies and ice cream to go around." In a paradoxical way, I guess it's true: I have become a V-Day grinch.
Funnily enough, this evening, I went on a date with someone special. I dated a guy who totally understands how I'm feeling, knows the true meaning of love, and never abandons me, no matter what. Heck, he IS the epitome of love. I rushed off after work and headed to church for my first out of seven sessions of bible study on the Passion of Christ. And what a fitting day for it to commence (although I have to say that some parts of the session were really corny). In this season of Lent, I shall reflect upon Jesus' love story for me and begin my own journey of change and growth. Skepticism aside, it is good to know that I still believe in this thing called Love.
Posted by Jo at 10:42 PM
