Is Valentines Overrated?

Hey, I’ve been on hiatus from blogging on evilwoobie and before I knew it, the V-day is upon us again! So, here’s a question for you…

“Are You Valentines-Phobic?”

If you’re single… Do you cringe at the thought of going to ordinary places and discovering that these have been inundated by heart-shaped cut-outs and couples making out? Are you gritting your teeth at the thought of every single room in hotels being booked because everyone else seems to be planning on getting some?

If you’re in a relationship… Are you dreading the guilt that comes with the thought that you’re being a bad boyfriend (or girlfriend) because you REALLY don’t feel like celebrating Valentines day along with everyone else? Are you worried that your gift won’t be well received (if you’ve prepared one at all?)

If your answer to the above questions is YES, then you must be Valentines-phobic.

Now, I didn’t write this post to point out that Valentines is the Superbowl of Romance or to change your mind about this day… Let me share with you the best way to endure this 24-hour lunacy.

Take this your opportunity to act cheesy.

If you’ve been acting cool and composed the whole year, take the chance to do something out of character. Buy a bundle of heart-shaped erasers (or red roses) and give them to your officemates or classmates.

It will probably come as a shock to some, but the thing is, you can go back to being your old insensitive, cold self the next day!

If you feel embarrassed about being romantic most of the time, Valentines is the ONLY day that you can get away with it (and be praised for it). Besides, no matter how cheesy you act, you’re SURE that someone else is doing something cheesier.

Are you the type that won’t back down when dared? Then, it’s a dare. Act romantic. Act cute. Be free from the “I hate Valentines” mindset!

The day after Valentines, girls and guys (well, girls mostly) all over the world will still be talking about what they got, where they went, what they did, who got more flowers from her boyfriend, who brought his girl to a fancier restaurant… it’s like a competition, right? So, where’s your fighting spirit?

But remember… Your goal is NOT to out-romance anyone else, it’s to out-romance yourself.

By the way… remember I said “I didn’t write this post to change your mind about Valentines day”?

I lied. (^_^)

Have a super-mushy, ultra-sweet, hot-and-spicy Valentines Day!