Love Sucks

For the first time in 3 years I'm flying solo on the day that most single's dread: Valentine's Day. Surprisingly, I embrace this holiday, partner or not. Sure, there are arguments from both sides on how this is just commercialism at it's worst; that the idea of setting aside one day a year to show your love is absurd.

But I love it. There are many people I can show my love to; family, friends, and pets. I think it's a fantastic holiday because honestly, without today many people just wouldn't spring for flowers and sweets without a reason. Of course I would prefer a relationship where affection was showed sporatically and without reason. But c'mon... we're talking about guys here. I've witnessed the breed and can draw my own conclusions by now.


And what is sad is that the best Valentine's Day I've ever had I spent single and alone. My parents drove up to State College to visit my sister while I stayed home. I was still in high school. There was a "Love Sucks" marathon on AMC, and they played vampire movies all day. So me any my cat just curled up on the couch and watched vampire movies all day. It was the best.

So much so that every following year I watch avampire movie on Valentine's Day. Let's continue the tradition!

So Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Let's hope your love sucks.