Spending Time with the One you Love on Valentine’s Day

If you haven’t heard or seen by all the decorations, Valentine’s Day is this week. Over the past week or so, I’ve been thinking on how I should approach this delicate holiday.  

I’ve always thought this holiday was made just for women by women. I think many men would also agree with me on this one, but remember that is MY belief.

Doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a nice bouquet of overly expensive roses and rich chocolates though. But this year I have to switch it up. Not by choice mind you.  

A few months ago I was bedridden with a mind blowing migraine for four days. After that experience I promised myself that I never wanted to go through that again.  

So I have been healthy ever since – drinking more water, less cola and eating more fruits and veggies. Essentially I have been traveling on my own path to eternal happiness.  

I still have a long ways to go, but I am officially on my way.  

Which is why I’ve decided to spend this Valentine’s Day with the one person I love and admire the most in my life – me.  All my self-help books tell me I need to love myself before I can love anyone else.  

I plan to spend this festive day with my kitties – Sushi and Plop – and a glass of red wine. Oh wait, that causes migraines too.  

Well, I can enjoy chocolates. Oh wait….there’s always my TiVO. Tim Gunn doesn’t have to know I have a secret crush on him while watching eight straight hours of Project Runway.   

I can have my own pick of beautiful and interesting men. But I can also raise my self-esteem and watch reruns of Celebrity Rehab. Which then brings up the point – who hasn’t been to rehab yet? Oh wait me, maybe that’s why I haven’t found someone worthy! 

So how should one celebrate one’s self this holiday? With the finest things in life:

·        Champagne

·        Chocolate covered cherries

·        A warm bubble bath

·        Good juicy novel – maybe a romance one

·        Oh and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s – two very important men in anyone’s life! 

It’s hard to ignore all the red decorations hanging in grocery stores, flower shops and brand name stores, but to keep one sane, one must do that. It’s only one day out of your life you know. Life will go on and it’s called February 15^th.