I am not a Valentine Day person. I find it pretty cliche to wish my love on this day in particular. I don't see a reason to mark a day especially to celebrate love. Why can't we love everyday? The overall concept is business focused.
Anyways,my hubby thinks otherwise. He, sort of enjoys the idea of a day called the 'Valentine Day' and loves to celebrate. So last evening I went to a supermart and we were buying some stuff for home and saw that they were selling everything that can mush up love, in one corner of the store. They had chocolates, cards, watches etc on display and young teens had surrounded the counter and were buying things which they never would have if there wasn't a day marked to make you go crazy.
I know I sound old, but I am old, certainly not as young as I was 15 years ago! Ok, so old age has made me sober, possibly an idiot and definitely stripped me of a major emotion called love. I was forced to believe my last statement when I did something really stupid this morning.
I was running late for work and was at least 5 minutes behind schedule to leave the house. I jumped out of the bed and went straight to the shower, no time for morning cuddle and kisses. By the time I came out of my 3 minute bath, the bed was neatly arranged and the house looked perfect. I said a goodbye to hubby and took my bag. He said," Please wait for a couple of minutes" and my reply was, "Why? I really can't, I am in an extreme hurry". He said, "I wanted to hug you, but guess you should go". God, I was shattered. The sadness in his eyes cut me from inside. I felt so guilty and stupid. Could I not spare just two minutes of my life for the love of my life? I resented the thought of turning into a self centered moron. I kept my bag down and rushed to hold and be held in his arms and yes I have to admit, I did feel good.
Maybe we don't really need a day to celebrate love, maybe its just the moments that we need, maybe it doesn't take words to tell it all, maybe its just the embrace that we can keep...maybe that feeling is called Love!
Even though it might sound cliche, it doesn't hurt to wish everyone you love a Happy Valentine Day!
