Everyone: Hey! What are you doing for Valentines day???!!!
Me: Probably going to fill out some job applications and watch Lord of the Rings.
Everyone: By yourself???
Me: Yea.
Que look of pity. Every time.
No I didn't have a date for Valentines day. And believe it or not, I'm fine with that. I have so many friends who did have dates with their significant others yesterday, and I was so happy for them and am still happy for them! They got to spoil their girlfriends or fiances or wives or whatever. The thing is, some day I will be doing that too. And will continue to do it for the rest of my life with that one lucky lady who gets the incredible privilege of marrying the stud that is me. :)
On my valentines day, I worked, went to class and hung out with tons of people that I normally do not see. In some cases I had never really interacted with them at all. I laughed, and kept laughing at stories, situations, jokes, and just random things that so many different people did. I also had a long heart to heart with a friend over a pair of shamrock shakes. I couldn't have asked for a better night.
Sure it didn't involve flowers, a nice meal, candy, and everything else that people associate with the 14th of February, but it did involve a variety of people and a constant smile on my face.
God isn't fooling around with any of us who are single! He's waiting for a moment that makes sense in His plan to bring forth that new person into your life. I'm excited, you should be too. So many people feel like they are behind if they don't have a date in college. Chill out, enjoy what you have right now and constantly keep your eyes open. It's coming, I'm not even worried.
Last thought: Why do we hype up Valentines day so much? When I have a girlfriend and money (so that might be a while), I'm gonna want to make her feel special every day of the year, not just one. Every day should be Valentines Day.
Peacing out for now. (As I write this, the Fellowship has been journeying through the mines of Moria!)
