Today is NOT single awareness day!

All month, I have argued with single people that Valentine's Day is not Single Awareness Day anymore than St. Patrick's Day is not Non-Irish Awareness Day. I like Valentine's Day - a chance to reflect on the power of love and tell those around you that you love/like/appreciate them. Yes, I agree that for a single person it can be sad if you do not have plans and no one you call that "special someone". But I am single and I find ways to celebrate today. Some say everyone is Irish on March 17th so why can't everyone be in love on February 14th? Love yourself - go get a massage, love your friends - have dinner with your single friends, love your family - give your mom a call.

Hallmark did not ruin this day - you do not even have to buy a card today to show someone you appreciate them. We don't blame Hallmark for ruining birthdays and you didn't even do the hard work on your special day - your mom did. You forgot the pain but ask any mother and she'll tell you about the 12 hours she was in labor, the drugs, the ripping, the blood - graphic enough? Maybe we should buy our mothers presents on the day we were born!

If this is the only day your significant other tells you that you are loved, you are not in a healthy relationship. Don't blame Valentine's Day! Oh and by the way, I love you for reading my rants and ravings. Have a LOVEly day!