"I hate Valentine's Day. I think everyday should be a day of romance. Then, on Valentine's Day, you should get to tell whoever you hate that you cannot stand them. There would be one day of hating, and 364 days of love." - Ashton Kutcher ♥
As the day of ‘love’ approached us, my facebook newsfeed reminded me of it. Post after post of people declaring their undying love for each other. The thought of it makes me queasy. I think Valentine’s Day is just another excuse for people in love to give gifts to each other and fall in love even more, so when they do eventually break-up they are extremely heartbroken and have all these gifts to remind them how blinded they were by love.
Every February the 14th lovers all around the world buy each other gifts to portray their affection for each other. But, where did all this lovey -dovey stuff start?
After doing some Research, I learned that Saint Valentine was a holy priest in Rome, who secretly married off couples. The Emperor Claudius II at the time forbid marriages and engagements in Rome, as he felt that the men were not joining military because they did not want to leave their beloved at home.
To commemorate Saint Valentine ’s Day, we buy expensive gifts for the one we love and make them feel special. Many of the people who celebrate Valentine ’s Day don’t even know the significance of it, or who St valentine was. They are just simply one of many who are affected by the Media’s use of propaganda.
But, what is the reason for all the hype on Valentine’s Day. Is it because we are all commemorating St. Valentine? Or do the media just create a big promotion to find a way for companies to market their products. This year(2012), Valentine's Day was estimated to contribute around $17.6 billion to the economy, according to the
Love also comes with a price. According to TV 3 news - in Wellington during Valentine’s Day, red roses can costs as much as $250/- for a dozen roses or a single rose costing up to $20/-. This is nearly three times more than the usual cost of roses during the year.
I think it’s safe to say that Valentine’s Day is another excuse for people to waste money unnecessarily on gifts to ‘please’ or ‘woo’ their lovers.
♥If Cupid is meant to shoot you in the heart its bound to hurt.
Cupid sucks, I hope he dies!
He fills your heart with empty lies.
He makes you think that love is real.
He completely manipulates how you feel.
He is really mean deep down in his heart.
He'll rip and tear your world apart.
So if you see him with his bow in hand.
Be cautious of where his arrow may land.
For it may seem great from the start.
But it'll do permanent damage to your heart.
Although with time your wound may heal.
I'm just trying to save you from what I feel.
You see, I was hit by Cupid with his bow.
And I still feel the pain from so long ago.
But it's getting better from day to day.
As long as Cupid stays the hell away
He fills your heart with empty lies.
He makes you think that love is real.
He completely manipulates how you feel.
He is really mean deep down in his heart.
He'll rip and tear your world apart.
So if you see him with his bow in hand.
Be cautious of where his arrow may land.
For it may seem great from the start.
But it'll do permanent damage to your heart.
Although with time your wound may heal.
I'm just trying to save you from what I feel.
You see, I was hit by Cupid with his bow.
And I still feel the pain from so long ago.
But it's getting better from day to day.
As long as Cupid stays the hell away
(unknown author)
Natasha ♥
