Why is it that there can be so many good/bad things throughout the year and then on one totally commercialized holiday all is forgotten and people are spending money on their "loved" ones as if it is a makeup holiday for those not in such good times in their lives. I would much rather have a card that says I love you on any other day of the year other than a holiday. That would truly make me smile. Why do we need to have someone else tell us when it is okay to say it and buy chocolate hearts for others? And yet at such young ages we are taught that today is the day we buy sugared candies and little paper cards that say odd messages and hand them out to everyone.
This morning I heard a man at the bank tell the cashier "Happy Valentines Day" she said thanks of course. But why not tomorrow or even yesterday he say "Good Morning, what a great day".. I think we often forget that our loved ones either, spouses, friends, and family and even associates could use a pick me up sometime throughout the year. Not just on holidays. Wouldn't that be more meaning? At least it would for me... I'm not a big VDAY person anyway. But that's a whole other subject. I guess my point is that I think we should be getting small gifts or cards/flowers on just regular days as a "just because I care" gift... Its the thought that counts not the day.
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