With February 14th comes the bitter diatribes, the gushing after Hallmark glow, the rom-com awwww worthy memories, the heart crushing disappointment or the balance of complete disinterest towards all things love, chocolate or teddy bear related. Never a dull moment really.
Whichever side you choose (undoubtedly there will be a side - even if expertly feigning nonchalance), know that you are not alone. Several others are sure to agree with you (some more loudly than others - you know who I'm talking about, as there's always one).
Despite what might be said, there is really no such thing as a wrong stance when it comes to V day - UNLESS, it is claimed that what others think is wrong in comparison. I guess this applies broadly to almost any of the important topics though - although this particular cane of worms is a discussion for another day (and another blogsong perhaps?)
Ultimately though, come mid February - the romantics can run out of the woodworks, and all the newly single people can run in. Of all the V day types, I truly think those most misrepresented are single people (this includes those-soon-to-be single types as well):
The point here is that it shouldn't matter what you are, even if it IS Valentine's Day.
So you're single? Yeah? Good for you! Being single is a great thing!
Now before you coupled up people come running at me with the thorns from your new roses (sent by your own sweet Valentine, or by yourself pretending to be said Valentine), please heed the words in this blogsong first (in a new added feature - the video now comes with lyrics... once day I may just figure out how to do them karaoke style).
So you're in a relationship? Yeah? Good for you! Being in a relationship is also a great thing!
For the record, this Valentine's Day I belong to the 'blissfully unattached' category - although in the past I too have received floral arrangements (in true expert fashion - thank you very much).
So you really don't care? Yeah? Good for you! Breathing is also a great thing. It's all great! (And you ask where the love is! Pah!)
So - no matter what your location, viewpoint or Facebook relationship status may be, I hope that you had a Happy Valentine's Day...however you chose to celebrate it.
Rubes
PS. A huge thanks to the lovely people of 'All Spice' who graciously donated their vocals to the ending of the song!
PPS. If you wish to view the video on its YouTube page then click ----> here.
NB. I'm currently at home in Far North Queensland, which means operating in a rural framework (loosely translated: I am forced to operate using 'talent' from around the house in replacement of actors, to engage in non paid product placement, to work with less advanced types of software, and to deal with internet speed that a turtle would smirk at). But you should smell the fresh air!
Whichever side you choose (undoubtedly there will be a side - even if expertly feigning nonchalance), know that you are not alone. Several others are sure to agree with you (some more loudly than others - you know who I'm talking about, as there's always one).
Despite what might be said, there is really no such thing as a wrong stance when it comes to V day - UNLESS, it is claimed that what others think is wrong in comparison. I guess this applies broadly to almost any of the important topics though - although this particular cane of worms is a discussion for another day (and another blogsong perhaps?)
Ultimately though, come mid February - the romantics can run out of the woodworks, and all the newly single people can run in. Of all the V day types, I truly think those most misrepresented are single people (this includes those-soon-to-be single types as well):
- I've seen people lament the sadness of their lives and all that is lacking just because they happened to not be in a relationship on Valentine's Day.
- I've heard of people staying in unhappy relationships because the thought of being alone on February 14th is too much to bear (there's a furry toy joke here somewhere).
- I've been told, that you're colder than cold if you break up with someone before the day's old.
The point here is that it shouldn't matter what you are, even if it IS Valentine's Day.
So you're single? Yeah? Good for you! Being single is a great thing!
Now before you coupled up people come running at me with the thorns from your new roses (sent by your own sweet Valentine, or by yourself pretending to be said Valentine), please heed the words in this blogsong first (in a new added feature - the video now comes with lyrics... once day I may just figure out how to do them karaoke style).
So you're in a relationship? Yeah? Good for you! Being in a relationship is also a great thing!
For the record, this Valentine's Day I belong to the 'blissfully unattached' category - although in the past I too have received floral arrangements (in true expert fashion - thank you very much).
So you really don't care? Yeah? Good for you! Breathing is also a great thing. It's all great! (And you ask where the love is! Pah!)
So - no matter what your location, viewpoint or Facebook relationship status may be, I hope that you had a Happy Valentine's Day...however you chose to celebrate it.
Rubes
PS. A huge thanks to the lovely people of 'All Spice' who graciously donated their vocals to the ending of the song!
PPS. If you wish to view the video on its YouTube page then click ----> here.
NB. I'm currently at home in Far North Queensland, which means operating in a rural framework (loosely translated: I am forced to operate using 'talent' from around the house in replacement of actors, to engage in non paid product placement, to work with less advanced types of software, and to deal with internet speed that a turtle would smirk at). But you should smell the fresh air!
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