Will you be my Valentine?

Almost everyone seems to be in the mood for love today!
Are you too? Join the club !! :o)

So let us look at what various people think, say and do on this day.

There is huge bunch of them doing things that they otherwise
wouldn't. Buying mushy stuff, going fine dining, going out on luxurious
excursions... you name it. People seemingly going out of their way
to prove their love to their beloved. People spending enormous
amount of money to impress their date. (A lot of people also get
beaten up.. hehe :)) This day is planned months is advance, gifts
bought, tables booked, cruises readied and what not. Hmmm... Wow !

Then there's the other big bunch - who hate this day. Not because
they are single or something, but because they dislike the concept
of having one day set aside to wear their heart on their sleeve. They
go to lengths trying to express their angst against this supposedly
"western culture" corrupting young, impressionable minds of the
imported jeans flaunting, tatoo-ed indian youngsters!
I would like to familiarize them with the Indian culture which too
has days set aside for special people. For eg, 'guru purnima' is to
honor the guru and show gratitude.Similarly
'raksha bandhan/bhai dooj' is to show your affection and respect for
your sibling. One of the four days that Diwali is celebrated in
Maharashtra is "bali pratipada". This day is for the couple to show
their love, respect and commitment to each other. So I do not think
celebrating Feb 14 is a crime. But some people do.

As such, I kinda agree to the concept and disagree as well. Not being
a diplomat, mind you. I agree to having a day set aside to openly
display your affection, respect, gratitude, thankful-nesss (?), to
people who by even just being in your life make it so meaningful.
What I do not agree to is the idea that people have in their minds..
That 1 day will make it up for all the things I promised but couldn't
deliver the remaining 364 days of the year! Know what I mean... ?
How can you being nice and mushy and emotional one day of the year
help wipe away your not-so-appreciated behaviour ? I would then
rather have 364 good days than 1 all-out day. :o)

Another word for/about singles. I love people who are single and
love it! I until lately was one of them (and who knows I might rejoin
my clan soon!) :D Well, this day is particularly harsh on them.
I mean whats wrong in being single on this day ?! As long as you
love it that is!! But the world around always expect you to hitch
with somebody and make your life worthwhile!
Why? Can't person's passion be his art, his work or just 'being' ?!!
Well this is a tough pill to make society, especially Indian society,
to swallow. Don't get me wrong. I am not denying that 'love makes
the world go round'... All I am saying is "love also makes the world
go round" :) Sneaky huh... ?

My idea of celebrating this day.. well, guess a single stem of a rose
would do (but would love a room full of them)... a single chocolate
shared (but a handful of liqueur chocolates will go well)... a coffee
is good (but the most aged wine will be more romantic)... a decent
dinner is all I need (but eating at my fav fancy restaurant will
earn you brownie points)... and lastly a hug is the best gift (can
vouch for this any day.. but on this day the beautiful diamond
set would make me feel special for the rest of the year and ofcourse
will make me ignore all your wrong-doings till the next Feb 14th)
:o)

Well enough gyan I guess. You guys go get some red roses for
your 'respective' Valentine's and enjoy the chocolate and the wine !
Tata...