By Katrina Jansen-Buciuni, Editor in Chief
Ah, Valentine’s Day… the day the entire universe spends half a paycheck, breaks an arm to fight for that perfect bouquet of flowers, and gets diagnosed with diabetes just by looking at a box of chocolates.
This happens all in one day. Wow. That’s quite an experience if you ask a fellow 18-year-old girl who’s been single her whole life, after years of receiving things from her parents. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate those items from my parents just as much as if they were to come from a special someone.
I’ve learned something over the past years, but this year particularly. I’ve really learned what love is. Yes, I’m still single. But why Feb. 14? Why that day? What makes that specific day out of the other 365 days so special? Hm. Now what I see here is just one day hyped up to show love and compassion to those around you.
Incorrect. What I should see is our society showing love to others every day. If you haven’t noticed, Valentine’s Day, the majority of the time, is filled with happiness and joy, even if you’re single. Why? Because it’s filled with love. Love has an impact on everyone. It’s what makes the world go round. Love is what is going to change our world.
I’m not ripping hearts apart on Valentine’s Day because if you’re in a lousy relationship, this is that one day when your partner shows how much they love you. So enjoy it. If not, you deserve better. You should be shown love every day. You should be surprised with acts of kindness. Maybe even throw in some surprise flowers every now and then. I know the ladies really like those. As in ladies, I mean me. Cough, cough.
Now the idea of this piece isn’t for you to go dump all your money out on the counter of Target trying to measure the depth of your love using the amount at the bottom of a receipt. Your bank account would fall into a depression and I’m sure you slowly would too. You’ll probably overwhelm your loved one too. You should, however, take this as an example to adopt and treasure a new form of love in your relationship and treat every day you spend together as Valentine’s Day. Also, I’m still waiting for those flowers. They’re not coming, are they? No? I didn’t think so.
Love on, you single lovers, our time will come.
