So, it was Valentine's Day yesterday. At 21, I never experienced being on a romantic date on a V-day. I only got flowers once when I was in High School. Despite this, I don't want to be sour-graping to people who are extremely happy on that day. I may not be in a romantic relationship now, but I ain't bitter. And this statement is genuine as it can be.
I wish I was able to enjoy yesterday the way others did. I was supposed to go with my family on a newly-opened bar in town but I was sick so I had to spend the night resting.
I am single but I am not loveless. Being single and being loveless can both go along together, depending on how you perceive everything around you. In my case, I am single but not loveless. Yes, honestly. No this is not me doing some defense mechanism here. You may be thinking of reaction formation or rationalization but, no. In my heart, I truly believe in love. Always have, always will.
Love is indeed everywhere and it is definitely NOT a cliché. It really isn't. This love emanates from Someone Divine up there. Even from the very moment we wake up everyday, God shows us His love by giving us another day, the opportunity to be with your loved ones, or even the chance to enjoy life the way it is.
I see love seeing my mom preparing to go to school, to teach not just to earn a living but because of love for teaching itself. I see love whenever my dog waves her tail in the sight of me. I see love when I see my sister doing her homework, perhaps, not just to comply but for the love of learning.
See? Love is indeed everywhere. Even in the simplest things around us, it is always there. You just have to recognize and appreciate it. Do you have to be in a relationship to feel love? Not necessarily...
xoxo,
Alchang :*
