'so you quote love unquote me'

a short stream of consciousness on the valentine holiday...

I really don't understand why people 'hate' valentine's day. the commercialization that is shoved down people's throats (buy her a diamond necklace, go to a fancy restaurant, flowers, flowers, flowers) is unfortunate and definitely taints the holiday. but if you look past that, if you look to the idea of valentine's day, pause, and remember that we all have love in our lives in many of the relationships that we are in, then what is so bad about it? many of us are so busy in our daily lives that we don't stop and recognize how much we love and appreciate our friends and family. valentine's day, with all of the marketing to go out and buy something for your significant other, at least forces us to recognize that love is important for us all. it's a day to tell the people around you that you care about them (though it shouldn't be the only day, of course.) and who doesn't want to be reminded that they are loved?