One of the very best Valentine’s Day’s I ever had was when I was a sophomore in College. I had just broken up with my cheating boyfriend. I was depressed. I was going crazy from listening to my roommate drone on and on about her new boyfriend and all of their plans.
As I lay on my bed, my phone rang. It was Mama 1969. She called to wish me a Happy V-Day and she asked me what I was doing. “Absolutely nothing.” She laughed and told me that the day was about love. Why couldn’t I go out and love myself?
When I hung up the phone, I called my friend C and told her to get dressed.
“Why, did you find some men?”
“Nope. It’s Valentine’s Day and we love ourselves. We are going out.”
“What?”
“You heard me. We are going out. Get dressed and I mean dressed.”
So we got cute and ventured out into the city. We treated ourselves to a great dinner and laughed at all of the couples. We sat there trying to figure out who would break up in the next six months. We laughed at all of the awkward couples. More than anything, we had fun.
Today is a commercial holiday. The flower, chocolate and card industry will make a killing. The diamond people will inundate you with sappy ads.
Real love starts with self love. And that doesn’t cost anything.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
(If i see that minute long Vermont Teddy bear commercial again, I’m gonna scream, lol.)
“Real love starts with self love.”
Really though.
Best Valentine’s day quote ever right there, 1969.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Preach 1969. Preach.
“Real love starts with self love.”
That said it all! Happy Valentine’s!!
Hells yeah, damn them diamond commercials….three months salary! IF you suggest that, you say it to the dude on the low not in a commercial for all the ladies to hear! I especially hate the Jarretts commercials!
Besides if it was all about love…guys wouldn’t get such sucky gifts.
Amadeo….guys never make out well with the gifts….but you do tend to be on the receiving end of all that chocolate syrup and lingerie.
We’re twins. My post was similar.
Happy Valentimes Day (don’t you hate when people say it all wrong!?!?!?)
This is what I have been saying all morning. I am supposed to be working from home today but I decide to throw on my red ruffled turtle neck, my power suit, and my ruby earrings and bring my azz in to spread some love. And I continue to remind everyone that today isnt about candy, balloons, and flowers…its about the Love of YOU! The foundation of Love is the God within all of us…so love yourself today and carry that spirit throughout the remainder of the year. And if you have someone who helps make loving you easy, celebrate them today as well…I KNOW I AM!!!
Happy Love Day Big Sis!!!
P.S. if you happen to be buying diamonds today (or anyday) Please make sure they are CONFLICT FREE!!!
…ok I’m done
AMEN.. today is the first V-day I’ve spent “single” in the last 5 yrs.. WOW.. hahahaaaaa and you know what.. I’m not even mad!!!! I’m having a HELLUVA DAY!!!! and err Roycee you wrong.. its all about the chocolate baby.. White Hershey kisses with the chocolate swirl.. LOL 2 for $5 at your local store Hahahaaaaaaa
Hugs to you Sixty.. and errr what Fresh said.. HAPPY VALENTIMES DAY hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Girl! You said that! Happy V-Day!
I heard that. Valentine’s Day is SO forced. I think it should just be for the kids because it is cute to see them going to school with their little valentines for their classmates!
BK…I’m allergic to chocolate so Eh! LOL!!
BK…I’m allergic to chocolate so Eh! LOL!!
Oh and Everyone read Fresh’s post please
Allergic to chocolate? *sigh*
And yes, Fresh had a GREAT post today.
Real talk. Love this post.
Beautiful sentiments. I am going steppin’ tonight. That is how I am going to celebrate. I wish everyone a loving day!
Roycee, you just allergic to chocolate candy right? Or does that extend PAST candy?
Just wonderin…….
yay!!!!!!!!!! you know i love myself! lol. in college even if we had bfs, me and my girls all went out w/each other and had a blast! i really missed them on vday when i graduated!
I’ve been lovin’ me for a minute now…think it’s time to invite a guest to the party…LOL.
Seriously, great post and you are damn right!
The Community Relations Committee (my committee) at my apartment building put a small decorative bag of chocolate kisses at each door last night.
Today, I brought in a bucket of chocolate kisses and soft peppermints to work. So I guess I celebrated, even though I dont have a Hunny this year.
This is a manufactured Holiday, but face it, most American Holidays are. I guess any day you can use as an excuse to eat chocolate (or peppermints for Roycee), have a nice dinner and buy flowers, you should take it! Life is too short. Enjoy.
Happy Singles Awareness Day!
Thats teddy Looks Gangsta…lol
Hmmmmmmm…so I gotta give my new stuff up? I’m thinking nope. I understand what you’re saying…truly I do…HOWEVER…what’s wrong with your mate not having a designated day to give you something FABULOUS or special that he/she thought you’d enjoy having?
Sure…we love each other every day…EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. You know how much I love my husband because I truly, TRULY do. That said…the gift I received didn’t make me feel any MORE loved (because I doubt if it’s possible)…just made me understand that his love is such that he likes to see me smile that big goofy girly smile I get when I get something sparkly.
I repeat…what’s WRONG with that? Seriously. Do I have self love? Yup…in SPADES. LOL! And yes…as I stated before…I love girly sparkly gifts and I’m really glad my husband understands that it doesn’t mean I don’t love him the 364 other days of the year just because I like Valentine’s Day gifts. I love him…I love love…and I LOVE GIFTS!
Let the stoning begin. Just know I throw back and I have a good pitching arm from slinging chinaberries with a slingshot growing up in the country.
@ Lisa – I know that’s right! HAHA!
Gurl it has been a HAWT minute since I been by to visit you!
Miss you much!!
Love the cute teddy!
Creole….I am not taking anything away from the Holiday. I just think too many folks get caught up in it being a “couple’s Day”. My point is that even when I was single and poor…..I enjoyed the day because it’s really about love. Even if you don’t have someone to share it with, you can treat yourself well and love yourself.
I am not down on VDay or fabulous gift items. (Hells no)
But if you are single or don’t have lots of money to spend….you can still do something nice or treat yourself. Self love is most important and you can use the day to appreciate yourself for free!
I am a day late but wishing you lots of Valentines Love. I hope you and the handsome men in your life, (the two little ones and the big one) made you smile with glee!
You are the bomb.com and I can’t wait to get back east again so I can finally meet up with you this time!!
Happy belated Valentine’s Day!
This entry is so true. Thank you for reminding me what it is all about.