Valentine's Day --!!

Isn't is funny how moments pass and how feelings we believed would stay forever, leave us and move away, making place for newer emotions. What happens to the way we felt earlier? Those feelings vanish or do they remain dormant hidden in the recesses of our heart for the rest of our lives? Just saw some pictures of mine with some friends.. the time, the place, the state-of-mind..how drastically it has changed..boggles me. Then what is it that we say "always"..what is it that remains always when even the way we feel for someone is subject to change over time? 

I know.. not a very nice thought to delve upon on a bright Saturday morning.. a Valentine Morning to be precise. Recently i've come across many people thwarting this day (though not in an ABVP sort of a way) saying that it really doesn't matter to them and strangely enough, all of these people claim to be in love. I really don't understand it. No, i don't preach that V day is to be celebrated no matter what. It is a matter of heart and how you currently feel. But if, even because of a stupid reason, you think you can bring about a smile on the face of the one you love, or go one step ahead in showing you care .. what is the harm? They say everyday is a Valentine's Day.. Hell, I don't believe it! How can it be? Just like Diwali, Holi, your Birthday aren't celebrated each day! Is it everyday you give some gift to your partner? Is it everyday that romance is in the air? Aren't you always hurrying here there everywhere? Yes, ofcourse, there are many other occasions people celebrate as they would a Valentine's day .. but then what crime did Feb 14 commit? If you are against all days, Children's Day, Environment Day, AIDS Awareness Day then it is another matter really.

As i see it, i love this concept, what's wrong in having one more day to celebrate love? Have you ever seen someone not get happy on receiving a gift, a card, a flower a sweet little whisper declaring your love? Then why this sudden estrangement with this day i don't understand.  I like to think of it as a day for lovers.. just a day earmarked as a token for the concept of love.. nothing more. And if you wish you may join the bandwagon, declare your love for the umpteenth time and celebrate in any way you prefer. But this negativity about this day .. only cynics can thrive in it.. We should collect happy memories as they help you in time when you are down and out. Valentine's is just another reason. 

And on this note a confession: I wish i had a Valentine this year.. i wish i were i love.. not just for this day but for all the year round!