St Valentine's Day

I like to think of this day slightly differently to the commercialised 'norm' and the singledom backlash. Ever since I was 20 I have wished all those I love a Happy St Valentine's Day, because surely love has no boundaries and is not exclusive. I have alternatively liked and loved this day. Many may assume that my liking or disliking has been related to whether I've been single or in a relationship, but it has not. It has primarily been related to how much I have loved myself.

Apparently 'Valentine' comes from valens which means worthy, strong and powerful. These are also excellent words to describe the love you feel for someone that you truly love, whether a lover, a friend, a baby, a family member or yourself (perhaps most importantly). I would like to wish you all much love in your lives throughout the year. I hope that the love you are given and the love that you give is worthy, strong and powerful, including the love you give to yourself.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ONE AND ALL!