I was in the kitchen yesterday preparing my dinner when I was eavesdropping on a conversation between a young girl and her friend on the phone. I could easily listen clearly to everything except on the other end. They were both talking about the next day, which is today, and Valentine's Day. They'd planned to bring their phones to take pictures, and the girl was like, "When you're coming to school tomorrow, bring my Valentine's gift oo" I smiled, and that's because it made me flashback to my time then.
I remember how we would carry this day on our heads and made sure we exchanged gifts with our friends in school, though in our little way like sharing biscuits, sweet, writing sweet things on paper and throwing at ourselves. We also would dress in a touch of red and white when we aren't in school.
It was all about love with ourselves, but the worst part was how the day was always a time for the young girls to sleep with their boyfriends, making love and misunderstanding the purpose of Valentine.
During Valentine, we would have calculated nine months to November when we would see the results through unprotected sex from these individuals. Valentine's Day to them is when they would have fun with each other through premarital sex.
I saw a status of my cousin where she shared a snippet of their CDS day yesterday and how they moved around the market distributing condoms to all market sellers for the purpose of Valentine, and I felt so pissed. They were encouraging them to have sex even with someone not their spouse etc. That's the world we are in today. Taking for granted the real purpose of something.
Valentine should be about love. Yes, that's the purpose, but not to be misunderstood. On this day, a lot of young girls would lose their virginity and many lives would be ruined because of it. Some ladies have planned on this day to spend at their boyfriend's house. This isn't all about Valentine.
Loving yourselves shouldn't mean doing things you aren't supposed to do. It means showing deep concern for the next person beside you. It means going all the way to love yourself and put smiles on people's faces. You don't have to do things against the purpose of God all because it's Valentine. But it's so sad. It's the reality of the world we live in.
As for me, I planned to take myself out on a treat before but changed my mind to go to the market instead. I have a list of things to get at the market and prepare something special, one I've not tasted for the last 15 years, and on this day, all I want to do is to make myself happy and enjoy the day.
Valentine should be a time to spread love around you. Although, doing this shouldn't be limited to a day like this. It's an everyday thing, but on this day, you could do something simple like buying a gift for him to her. Take him or her out and have fun. Do what makes you happy, but not in the wrong way. Help that little kid roaming around the street. Give a helping hand to a friend who needs it. Be the friend that loves at all times, including today. Don't stop loving even after Feb 14, 2025 is gone. It should be a continuous process.
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Valentine should be for everyone, especially for family not just for lovers out there right? I said that coz I don't have a bf 😆. But anyways Happy Valentine to you ✨✨
Hahaha 😀 you are absolutely right, Ruffa. It doesn't matter if we have boyfriends or not, it should be for everyone including families. So, yes, you are very right.
Happy Valentines Day!!
Thank you
Happy Valentine's Day Princess ☺️
Thank you, Jane 😎
Happy Valentine’s day
Thank you 😊
Haha, I remember joking around with friends that many babies will be born on November.
When I was working, there was a road where all lodging houses are located. Then office mates would ask me if there was an earthquake when I passed by 😆
Hahaha 😀
I joked with that, too then. Happy Valentine's to you.
Valentine is about love. And there's no boundaries on loving ourselves. You did the right thing to treat yourself, go to the market. Enjoying and spending good time is what matters most.
Yea, that's what matters most...to love yourself. Thank you.
You are right my dear, love should be everyday something and not restricted to one day alone. Happy valentine
Thank you. I wish you a happy celebration
My dear Princess, its like we are in sync o. I just made a post now about how the purpose of Valentine's day has been turned into something else.
Now I'm reading your post and its like we held a prior discussion.
This is nice. Happy love day sis
I love this! When we talk about the same thing. I would love to read your post soon.
Thank you, sis 😘 💓
You're welcome 🤗
Valentine has been given a different definition far from what it meant to be. Val is not exactly for romantic love, it is all about appreciating anyone we love and gifting them something valuable if possible.
It is so crazy and saddening to see that the young ones have misunderstood what it's meant.
That's the best definition and meaning for Valentine's. It is to show love to everyone irrespective of who they are.
Thank you 😊