Valentine’s Day: I believe like many others in this world that it is a commercialized holiday to increase sales of products. I don't know of any holiday that is not like that in some form which shows that us as the consumers have proven to the marketing departments how to make money off of the holidays. The holidays are what we make of them, and the choices we make determine so many factors. For me Valentine's Day is a lot more than another commercialized holiday, because it is one day out of a year that can give courage to the scared, confidence to the shy, and for many a feeling of being loved when they felt unloved. It can also be a day of great sadness for those who have lost loves, or high expectations for certain events to happen that become unfulfilled. I asked myself a question a week ago as I watched my kids gear up for this holiday. What was my best valentine's day? I have great valentine memories with my kids, but for the personal connection meant by valentines there was only one Valentine’s Day that I will never forget. I had gotten a huge chocolate Hershey kiss, which didn't last long, but the person who gave it to me and the way it was given made a lasting memory. It's not the gift that is given, but the way you go about giving it that creates a memory. A memory worth holding onto even during Valentine's where you have lost a love or high expectations shattered.
Memories last forever flowers, chocolate, and yes even jewelry are temporary. When someone gives you a memory as great as the one I received in Junior High you always will cherish, and love that person even if it's just for that one memory.
What is your Valentine memory that will last you a lifetime? Will that memory last through even if you and that valentine don't work out? If you haven't had one yet just remember someday someone will create one for you.
Happy Valentine's Day
For my kids and my memory maker: Thank you for being my Valentine's I will love you always.
Memories last forever flowers, chocolate, and yes even jewelry are temporary. When someone gives you a memory as great as the one I received in Junior High you always will cherish, and love that person even if it's just for that one memory.
What is your Valentine memory that will last you a lifetime? Will that memory last through even if you and that valentine don't work out? If you haven't had one yet just remember someday someone will create one for you.
Happy Valentine's Day
For my kids and my memory maker: Thank you for being my Valentine's I will love you always.