Valentine's Day....

To some better known as “VD”; a horrific disease awaiting attack on the lonely, the without, the pathetic souls who have “NO ONE”.

A higher risk in women!

This disease promotes sickness when exposed (from a distance) to fuzzy teddy bears, handmade hearts, perfect long stem roses, jewelry of any kind and any thing with the color of pink or red!

Love songs can cause a trip to the emergency room!

Other side effects:

When reminded by other females with their evil bragging of “OH MY GOD LOOK WHAT BIFF BOUGHT ME” or “ROSES FOR ME???.....AWWWWW” …

VOMITING WILL OCCUR!

Commercials promoting perfectly fit women wearing VD attire…reminding you why your last boyfriend dumped you will cause indulgence of ice cream with ruffles potato chips.

AGAIN, VOMITING WILL OCCUR!

VD has a reverse affect on men.

To those less sentimental men who have “NO ONE”, it is like Monday night football! It’s a party! No commitment, no expenses…freedom reigns! Clear of all VD!

To less fortunate men with that “sweetheart” in their lives it is a struggle.

Some view it as merely a marketing strategy for candy, flowers and card companies.

And, a way to screw MAN!

They find themselves rationalizing. Saying things like:

“But honey I love you EVERYDAY, isn’t that enough?”

And there is the DO & DON’T DO LIST:

Do buy FOOFY things. (What ever that means)

Don’t buy kitchen appliances or a drill!

If buying flowers, DO have them sent to work from flower shop.

Don’t buy mixed flowers at grocery store!

Side effects:

Despair, hatred…the urge to be single again.

And at last the lucky few who do not suffer VD but enjoy what is known as Valentine’s Day. A day of love.

Ah….Mi Amor.

Time standing still while love flourishes in each other’s eyes.

Spending the day walking on the sand or in the park.

Staying in bed and holding that special someone that makes your heart skip a beat.

Being reminded this is the person of your dreams. Your future. Your forever.

Taking a day out of your busy life to remember what that person means to you.

Maybe you just don’t tell them enough and Valentine’s Day allows you to stop and remind them.

It is more than flowers, dinner, candy and an “I love you” card. It is an expression of romance, happiness, and true love.

I find it hard to see past the VD…BUT I am a romantic and have a sentimental heart.

I somehow have managed to escape most side effects of VD. I have only minor loneliness and mild heartache.

I find Valentine’s Day as well… just another day!

However, I wish those who have someone Happy Valentine’s Day and for those who don’t…stay in bed.

Remember it only lasts a day!