Valentine's day. I'll admit, I'm kind of excited for it. It happens 3 days before my 1 year and 2 month anniversary with my boyfriend. That seems like a century for a highschooler, and needless to say I believe I fell in love for the first time. Valentine's day is just another day, but I like to think it is a time to remind us of those we love and why we love them. Many say it is just an arbitrary, Hallmark holiday, and when you don't have a love, you may share similar beliefs. But this holiday is a time to tell the other person you are glad they are yours. That you love them and want to spend time with them. It also helps people become bold and ask that person they can't stop thinking about to a date. I can't get enough of those cute Valentine's day cards, and when they are home-made, I tend to keep them into April.
For those who don't have a love this "holiday", I can't help but believe that you still have someone you can share it with. Bestfriends count as love too. It is just about celebrating those you depend on to accept you for what you are and be there when you call at 3am crying. Loved ones threaten to murder those who hurt us, know our favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor, and forgive us when we are wrong. They are the people who you forgive more than you should because you know they do the same for you. Hallmark holiday or not, this holiday has something that every holiday needs: a prerequisite if you will. Which is a strong emphasis on family, only this one emphasizes your chosen family, not the one you are born into. I'm a bit of a sucker for it.
O. And by the way. The song is from Kina Grannis. It is one of her own songs, and I am a bit of a sucker for it. The music video is super cute so I think you all should watch it :) She is on tour currently, so if you live nearby you might want to try and get tickets to it! Google it to get some dates. Right now I believe she is out of the U.S. though. Double check my facts though.
Sincerely Sydney
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