Does it really matter?

It's Valentines day, everybody knows it. It's the 14th day of the second month of the year. Some call it V-day, some call it over-priced, useless, and a "hallmark" holiday. But doesn't it seem as though ALL holidays have become over the top?

Everybody knows at least one person (if not more) that "demands" a gift on Valentines Day...usually a gift sent to the work place, to essentially (as I see it) to "show off". I'm not saying that a nice gift of flowers, a box of chocolate, a love note or card, or even a piece of jewelry are gifts that people should or should not give to their beloved. But why does it have to be on the 14th day of the second month of the year. Don't get me wrong, I love gifts from my significant other and especially from my children (usually because they are handmade!). I'm also not going to lie and say I have never wished to get such gifts delivered to me at my work place to get attention and make others slightly envious.

I don't think such gifts should be demanded nor do I think they need to be held up as a sign to the universe to say "look how much someone loves me" especially when the person holding up the billboard probably sent a HUGE hint of "I really want you to send me flowers at work, or I really want this piece of jewelry etc..."

I know this sounds really cynical but I'm not trying to be (really I'm not). And maybe my view lens is slightly fogged at the moment. Maybe I am looking at it all wrong. Maybe everybody is "showing off" their gifts as a way to "thank" and boost their partners ego a little in order to show them that they are proud of what a great way their partner showed them they cared.

I got a gift. Actually I will be honest I asked for my gift (in a way). I wanted a card and chocolate (I essentially told him I didn't want a stuffed animal or for him to buy me anything expensive)but most of all I wanted to share my love with my loves. I'm a "get more out of giving" person.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, does it really matter if you are getting a gift on the 14th day of the second month of the year?

 I like to show my loved ones I care. I give my partner a card almost once (maybe sometimes, more than once) a month. Just a little pick "him" up to tell him, he makes me feel special and I appreciate all he does for me and my girls. I don't think you can tell or show someone how much you appreciate and care for them too much. I think that's what keeps love alive. I made gifts for some of my closest friends. With intentions of delivering them over the weekend but it didn't happen due to me becoming ill and I fear that those gifts (that were edible) are no longer any good. So when I have a free moment (even though it won't be the 14th day of the second month of the year anymore) I will hand deliver my edible goodies to tell my friends how much I care and I will continue to share my love with my loves on any day of the year that I feel is appropriate...not just wait for the 14th day of the second month of the year to give it.

By the way, if it counts. I actually got my gifts on the 13th! :)