February 14th... not just another day...

I think that Valentines is one of those "special" days that really only means something to those that believe in it. Even though I am single, and virtually every single woman hates valentines day because it is a salt-in-wound day for them, I really just think it is another day created to give Hallmark and Flower shops more revenue.

Ok so I know thats not the true history behind Valentines Day, we all know St. Valentine never owned Hallmark but lets face facts, no one really celebrates St. Valentine anyway.

I say that I boycott Valentine's Day but that isn't entirely true. I think it is a money grab and I do think that it is overdone.. pink and red hearts everywhere... *gag*. If I was seeing someone, I would surely love to see some roses or something but you know, I'd like to get little tokens of appreciation like that any day of the year.

I am not sure how this came to be an idea but I decided that today, I would purposely spend time alone.. I went to breakfast alone and I will have dinner out.. alone.

I went to get my 6 month labs done.. a month late.. and since I was heading to work late anyway,

I decided to go for breakfast at Cora's.. alone..

I find it slightly amusing how people treat you when you tell them you are dining alone.. they say, "oh, just you then" and clear the other placemats/silverware from the table and when I asked for a newspaper.. she responded "Yes, I was going to ask".. really, the only reason I wanted a paper was to spare the other patrons from my analytical, judgemental stares ;)

I ate and enjoyed being alone.. it was empowering and relaxing. A bit boring.. granted.. but not painful or embarassing or anything like that.

So I decided to have dinner alone as well. I will go to Original Joe's or Globefish near the church my choir practice is held in. I will dine alone again on Valentine's day and I will enjoy it.

Besides.. I promised to stay as far out of my comfort zone this year as possible and I may as well start here.