My fellow officemates in H block were going ga-ga since Monday. Frantically, they called flowershops and restaurants to order flowers and book dinners for Saturday. They even asked me if I know restaurants that have rave reviews. They were cursing at the prices of the set menus, flower arrangements and other gimiks they have planned for their significant others for Valentines. Too bad, I was too busy in my place to take humor and sympathize with them.
I really don't celebrate this special day for people in relationships because (1) I'm not in a relationship; (2) I don't believe that you have to have a specific day to express your love to your significant other. Still, being a girl, emotions, hormones and all, it really feels nice when someone shows their affection to you... special day or no.
I just remembered my Valentines last year... =)
My press release to people back in the office is that I don't celebrate Valentines. Whether they interpret it as bitterness for lack of a boyfriend (which is not, by the way) or they think that I'm a heartless bitch whose emotions can never be read easily, I didn't bother to correct them.
One initiative happening that time was a harana session with Jam@HP. I was very much surprised when they sang me two songs in the pantry. That was one of the sweetest things done to me on Valentines (sweetest = the only thing so far). Of course, I will never forget that Valentines was the date of me and ex-bf's anniversary waaay back in high school. We had a simple lunch and watched a movie in Makati. It was simple but may I just say he really won me over. It sort of nailed the fact that I was in love with the guy.
Anyway, Valentines is just around the corner. I'm not saying I'm looking forward to really savvy and suave moves.. I just want it to be uneventful (aka no bad things happening). And the next time someone serenades me, I just hope that he finally reveals himself to me. I don't bite. :)