But just to make clear, I did NOT spend Valentines day (it always seems like it requires a capital) alone. I was making Chinese New Year cookies with mum instead, sharing precious moments.. :) a little bonding session... aww... haha...
So, where did Valentines day originate from? Well, my curiosity led me to a few extra clicks on my mouse, and according to the all-mighty wikipedia, Valentines day was actually named after two Christian martyrs, both by the name of Valentine. It was during the high middle ages, when romance begun to flourish throughout Europe that people begun sending out love letters to each other on this day, quite often anonymously to reveal their true feelings. (A rather conservative society, I would say... Imagine waiting an entire year to tell that special someone u liked her/him!)
But today, it is not just Europe that recognizes this day, in fact the whole world celebrates Valentines Day, expressing their love for one another.
While I sit here in my room blogging, I can only hope that this love reaches out to those who have so often been forgotten, and that while we enjoy our chocolate truffles, or arrange those lovely roses into a vase, keep in mind that that little boy or girl in Africa is still striving to live another day. With that, it's not to say that we should be ashamed of what we have, rather, enjoy what you have, but at one point or another, do spare a thought or two for those who are less fortunate than us.
I shall end with a quote. Here's one by Elbert Hubbard, an American philosopher and writer who once said, "The love we give away is the only love we keep."
Happy Valentines Day!
