happy valentine's day

do you every feel as tho the hype for this holiday is so huge and so overrated? I married a guy who doesn't buy into the commercial holiday hype, translation he doesn't give gifts, cards, flowers ect to show his love, that would require effort and planning. There is no way I am going to get that diamond ring, just so he can show me his love. Flowers? perhaps when I die. and only if someone else orders them. Chocolate? slim chance, usually given when I am in the midst of a diet which chocolate is not on the menu, thanks for the support honey you are the best :) There is no where to turn at this time of February, the tv is full of ad's, as are newspapers, magazines and stores, "show your love this valentines day buy her this, or this ,or this." For one who rarely receives anthing for this holiday it is down right depressing. Of course love is not defined by gifts or tokens, I do know this, but hey it would be awesome to be that woman in the commercial who is actually eating out, at a table with linens on it even, having conversation with her companion, in sentences how novel is that? and you know the little black box containing the diamond (insert your choice: ring, bracelet, necklace) would actually be thrilling. I know that makes me guilty of buying into all the commercialism and hype, but admit it.....secretly you too would love to be that women just once .... I for one would love to be surprised every now and again. Enjoy your day, me I'm going to enjoy the chocolate I bought for myself, life is always better with chocolate :)