Happy Valentine's.

I've always been one to talk about how commercialised Valentine's is. And it is. It annoys me no end to go out on Feb 14th, only to see flowers, girls in dresses and kitten heels and guys in striped shirts and hair slicked back, walking around hand in hand.

It's like a virus. They're everywhere...!!

That said, I don't mean to be a cynic or errr spoiler. I mean, putting aside a day to celebrate love is awesome. Especially these days where we take everything for granted and it's a rush to get ahead - to be bigger, badder, better. Whatever your direction is.

Which is why, while I would cringe at an extravagant dinner with violins playing.....

I'd love some quiet time with the other half.

I think Valentine's is an excellent excuse to be cloyingly mushy and soppy cos you really actually do get away with it.

Time together is perfect, and okay fine, I'm not gonna say no to flowers or jewellery. (heh heh).

But you know what I want most for Valentine's??

Someone I love telling me my efforts are appreciated, the impact I have in their life, how much I mean to them, or just reflecting on our journey together, thus far.

Having this handwritten would be a dream so I could come back to it anytime I feel a little lost.

Little reminders are beautiful jolts, and I'd love that.

Honestly, I'd do without flowers forever, expensive gifts, extravagant dinners....just for that one letter, every year.

Call me crazy.

This year, the boyfriend's cooking. Haven't met him yet. That's for later.

On a different note, I spoke to Hid and Saf today after what we figured was 2 years. These girls were a constant part of my life and I cannot believe 2 years has passed with me not seeing them. Saf tells me she's married, I don't even know if I should believe that.

And we're meeting.....in March. That's something to look forward to....

Alrighty then, I'm off. Again, Happy Valentines.