Love Day

Happy Love Day Everyone! Now, I know battle lines are drawn whenever Valentine's Day comes around. Some people love it, others wish they could hide inside until the day passes by completely. Well, I don't want to push any of the latter group members away, but I must admit that I am lover. I mean, I'm sure most of you would have already guessed that anyway, but now it has been confirmed.

I simply love all the cliched, cutesy stuff. You name it, I love it: conversation hearts, heart balloons, stuffed animal puppies that say "I woof you", pink, red, pink and red together, pretty much everything.

Most importantly though, I love all of the acts of love carried out through the day. Now, I'm not just talking about the girl in class whose boyfriend sends her flowers, although that is quite adorable. I'm talking about the mom who packs an "I love You" note in with her kids lunch, or the roommates who exchange chocolates with one another, or the best friends who send each other care packages across the country just to show that they care.

A lot of people view Valentine's Day as a time to focus on what they don't have. Single Awareness Day, anyone? That is definitely a reasonable reaction, but it is also the beginning of cupcake binge fest and a pity party no one will want to be a part of.

What I suggest, (although I realize you didn't ask for my opinion) is to use Valentine's Day as a way to focus on who you do have in your life. It's not all about a significant other or spouse, you know. Chances are, you all have someone: a friend, family member, pen pal, fellow book club member, barista who always remembers your order, that you can extend a little love to today. It doesn't have to be anything outrageous, I bet a simple thank-you will even be appreciated.

Love comes in all forms, afterall

 So, to extend my love to all you, I have a playlist for you to enjoy! As I said, I realize some of you don't like the holiday, even after my whole speal just now, so I have two playlists. One for all those in camp Valentine and one for those in camp Anti-Valentine. Regardless of the side you choose, I guarantee you'll have a few good tunes.

Valentine Playlist

Hunter Hayes- "Ain't Love Sweet"

McFly- "Falling in Love"

Sinead O' Connor- "Nothing Compares to You"

Dean Martin- "Ain't It a Kick In the Head"

Barry White- "Can't Get Enough of Your Love Baby"

 Anti-Valentine Playlist

Hunter Hayes- "Everybody's Got Somebody But Me"

Lady Antebellum- "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"

Frankie J- "Don't Wanna Try"

Taylor Swift- "Picture to Burn"

Kelly Clarkson- "Since You Been Gone"

However you choose to celebrate today; whether it be a romantic meal with candles and the whole nine yards, an anti-love day with your girlfriends or whatever in between, I sincerely wish you all an extremely delightful holiday. I wish you a day full of love and appreciation whether you wish to take that day today or raincheck it for tomorrow. Until then, toodles!