Valentine’s Day and the trials and tribulations that come with it.

So three days ago we bid a fond farewell to January, mine was more of a "good riddance I effing hate you, you’re the worst month to ever exist” kind of goodbye, but each to their own. And next up we have February. The home to what can only be described as THE most sickening, cringiest, and for some the most depressing day of the year. Step forward Valentine’s Day. ♥

The 14th of February sends shivers down my spine, even more so than a life without Britney. That’s how much I hate the day. Even when in a relationship I hate it. The first year with my ex he forgot. This didn’t go down too well and was my first proper encounter with a shit V-day. The second year he bought me shoes that Victoria Beckham owned. Credit where credits due, he did well there. Last year’s was spent with the “Prince” who got me a pink Snuggie (totes wanted one for ages) a bottle of my favourite rose and some happy hippos. Presents with thought behind them count for a lot more than an expensive bouquet of flowers. *Bear this in mind guys when purchasing gifts* Last year I was also lucky enough to receive a poem from a not-so secret admirer, which still makes me laugh now when I reread it! Before that it had always been the odd card from randoms along with the guaranteed one that would be slipped under my bedroom door in the morning, addressed to “Scooby” and love from a “?” Hmm, 21 years later and I still haven’t a clue who these are from. *Love you Dad!*

But anyway enough of that let's get down to the nitty gritty. When is too early to "celebrate" Valentine's Day. When is it necessary to give a card, or a present, or to go out for dinner, or (and heaven forbid) do all three? I mean seriously, what are the rules of Valentine's Day? If you're not officially together what do you have to do to be acceptable? And even if you are together some people would rather not celebrate anyway. And what about if one of you absolutely loves it whilst the other loathes it, what do you do then?

In a hypothetical world, let's say you're seeing someone and you decide to participate in the day that has the title of Valentine's. What card do you opt for? They are the same every year. Titled to "my boyfriend" well he's not your boyfriend yet (no matter how much others may insist that he is) so you can't get one of them. Or to "the man of my dreams" is he the man of your dreams? That's a bit keen if you're only seeing someone. Or the dreaded to "the one I love" or a simple "I love you." That would be a no again, its probably only been a couple of months. Hold your effing horses will you Hallmark (and all other popular card making companies.) Unless of course you're the type of person who changes their boyfriend/girlfriend more regularly than their bed sheets, falls in love within a week and has the facebook statuses to prove it. *Ahem*... (Anyway that's another blog!) I'd like to know where all the cards that say "To the guy I have a laugh, get along and enjoy spending time with" are hidden, because I've never seen one. And trust me, I've looked! Looks like the only way would be to get creative and make your own, dig out the old glitter glues and work it!

And even worse than the seeing-someone-dilemma what about all the single people out there. What are they meant to do? Sit in a dark room, rocking back and forth, crying to themselves about how no one loves them? NO. This is simply not on Valentine's Day. You can take your poxy cards, your stupid adverts *shoots Moonpig and match.com in the faces* your ridiculous gifts, such as bunting (seriously, heart shaped bunting to decorate the house with) and your silly crackers that come in a pack of two (it gets worse) and shove them up your probably heart shaped arse.

All in all, I think Valentine's Day is more aggro than it is actually worth. It's a load of hyped up commercial tosh. I know it's a predictable thing to say but I'll say it anyway, why is it only one day a year when we're told to show how much we love our partners? We don't need a specific day for it. Surely it should happen every day without it being forced upon us, if we are genuinely in love. Yes, don't get me wrong it is a nice gesture to receive some beautiful flowers or have a lovely meal cooked for you but why can't this happen on the 14th of March, or June or November? Why is it such a necessity in February? I for one am making a stand. Eff you Valentine's Day, EFF YOU. (However, I'd like to point out that all cards and gifts will obviously be welcomed with open arms...!)

I haven't much else to say, apart from roll on the 16th! (People will still be gloating about how their amazing boyf took them out/cooked them dinner and showered them in red roses on the 15th. However luckily by the 16th they’ll probably have lost their beloved boyf back to his ps3 and the usual boyfriend-hating will commence.)
I look forward to this day. And I'll see you all on the other side… if we make it!

P.S. As for people who propose on Valentine's day, FYL. Get some originality. That's all. x