February, the shortest month of the year. Many great things happen in February; this year happens to be a leap year, so we get that one extra day in the normally short month as well as the rich history that is Black History Month. However, we also get one more activity in this month: Valentines Day.
Usually if you mention Valentines Day, most girls will become giddy, silly and full of those lovey-dovey feelings. Perhaps the day will give them the courage they so desperately need to profess their love for their crush, or maybe they’ll dress up extra special for their spouse; even go out of their way to do something a little more special for their significant other.
While that’s all nice and well, a question should be brought to our attention: why don’t we feel any incentive to do such things on any given day of the year? What is it about February 14that makes everyone feel more tender-hearted or more “twitter-pated”?
Most would argue the media, and while that’s true to some extent, a core problem that is faced is laziness and unoriginality. Are we really so “busy” with our “busy” lives that we can only set aside one day of the whole year to be act a little more special towards our significant others? Wouldn’t it make more sense to bring your lover home flowers on a day when they least anticipate it, rather than a day where they’ve been programmed to expect it?
It would seem so, perhaps to an outsider, but sadly that is not the case anymore. Men have been brainwashed into thinking that Valentines Day is that special day to propose to their soul mate. Yeah, you weren’t the first guy who thought that one up. Girls are expecting a big box of chocolates with a giant stuffed teddy bear holding a bouquet of red roses.
Where did all the originality go? If we’re all going to be romantic on just this one day collectively, then shouldn’t we do it with a bang? Granted, your partner will already be anticipating some sort of gift, so you had better take your time in finding just the right one to fit them on this most dreaded of holidays.