It is the "heart" month, what the ____!!!

As I was going over my blog, one night, it occurred to me that it is February. It's no wonder I started seeing hearts on TV ads and cutesy stuff. It makes sense, Valentine's Day, is a few days away.

The subject of romance and love is not lost on me. It becomes all too popular during this month and heavily commercialized, not that it matters. I am single and not seeing anyone. And fortunately, not looking. But it doesn't mean that I'm averse to relationships. I just know that it's not for me. If it works for others, then good for them. But just because I'm not dating doesn't mean I don't appreciate "romance" and things like, love stories.

"I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude." - Henry David Thoreau 

Just in case, you find yourself alone on Valentine's Day, don't feel bad or feel sorry for yourself. Grab something to eat ( I'm not saying, you go on an all-out binge, though. ) and have something to drink ( I don't suggest that you get drunk, especially if you're driving.). Then get comfortable on the couch and watch a movie. It doesn't matter what kind of movie it is. But if you're up for something romantic, I have a few suggestions. I've watched them more than a few times.

• Something Borrowed
• Made of Honor
• You've Got Mail
• Pride and Prejudice
• The Lucky One

Or, if you're into TV series, I recommend BONES ( Booth and Brennan's chemistry is great. You'd enjoy this show if decomposed bodies doesn't gross you out or if you don't mind Brennan's lengthy explanations of things. )And then there's Matthew and Mary from Downton Abbey. I especially like their story. But after the death of Matthew in Season 3, I lost interest in it. I suppose, they're the only reason I watched the show in the first place.

On a more serious note, really, you don't need to feel sorry for yourself if you're alone or unattached ( or whatever politically correct term there is ) on Valentine's Day or any other day, for that matter. I mean, you owe it to yourself not to. I'm single but I don't feel sorry for myself. I think there are far worse things than being single. And I don't think it makes me less of a person because I am unmarried or not dating or whatever. Sure, you get all these comments and what not, about how come you're single or not married or not dating. Sometimes, people think it is odd. The trick is to just let them talk and speculate, until they get tired of it. Eventually, they do.

So cheer up and have that drink!

Happy Valentine's Day!