Valentine's Day

Tomorrow is the most romantic day of the year and the day that no one wants to be single. I received a text from a good friend today. We've been friends since high school. Actually, I used to have the biggest crush on him. I liked him for about a year and a half but he had a girlfriend he was happy with. Once they broke up, our friends decided for us that we were dating but it didn't last very long. Though a great guy, I suppose I was more in love with the chase than the actual romance we could have.

Sometimes it's funny how these things work out. Once I broke it off with him, he fell hard for me. He still has a longing for me that has carried through the years. We have an understanding that we're just friends and I've been careful not to lead him on. Anyway, I received a text from him today asking if I think eHarmony really works. He has been feeling depressed because Valentine's Day is tomorrow and he doesn't have a special someone to share it with. I think this is common for most single people.

I guess I've always been a little different from everyone else but I'm actually surprised that I'm not really that depressed for Valentine's Day. This is the first Valentine's Day that I've been single in ... gosh, it has to have been ... hold on, let me count ... Seven years with my Longest Love and then one and a half with the First Love ... it's been about nine years since I've been single on Valentine's Day. Wait, no, I take that back. Last year I had been broken up with my Longest Love for one month when Valentine's Day hit. I'm sure it had more of an impact that year.

Regardless, I'm feeling pretty good given the situation. I think that having insight into my future blossoming romance in a few months helps me a great deal with my patience. I can stand a stag Valentine's Day now because I know it will be the last time I'll ever have it for as long as I live. That actually makes it worth celebrating, don't you think?

A good friend of mine is coming over to spend the weekend with me. Neither of us have Valentine's so we've decided to spend it together and celebrate our independence. This could very well be the best Valentine's Day to date ;-D