Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Best wishes to everyone who’s found true love, and that you have a lovely time. And to all of those who have yet to find true love, come join me at the bar and we’ll drink ourselves into a nice unfeeling oblivion. Hurray for cocktails!

I must say, as I get older, I feel that I harbour less and less resentment towards Valentine’s day. Yes, it still stings that I’ve never spent a Valentine’s day with anyone, yes I feel the encroaching fear of winding up abandoned and alone forever, but I definitely don’t feel as genuinely bitter about it as I used to. Now, instead of wishing I had what I don’t have, I’m merely glad that so many people DO have that something. Maybe I’m finally growing up? read more