Love is overrated

Love is Overated




The 14th is just like any other ordinary day of the year to most people, until you add February to the front of it. But what is February 14th? Valentine’s day, of course! The day of all things red and heart-shaped, frilly white lace, and delectable chocolaty treats, not to mention those ever so popular conversation heart candies. It’s a day where people express to each other what they mean to one another, as well as come together to celebrate their relationship, which I would know nothing about.

You see I’ve been single on every Valentines Day for the past eighteen years of my life. I get no chocolate caramel filled candies, no tokens of my lovers’ appreciation , and lastly ,no cheesy Hallmark cards. On the 14th of February there is a sudden change in the environment that I can detect. I watch couples walking around hand in hand embracing each other, whispering sweet nothings into one each others ears. It frankly makes me want to vomit,...