single and strong

hello world.

it has been 2 years since i've begun spending valentine's day as a "single" person,

my normal self wouldn't have created such a fuss for that slight glitch in the cosmic order of things. i would probably have spouted shakespeare and said that the world in general is putting much ado about nothing. but after 7 years of never worrying how i would celebrate valentine's day...well, let's just say that the past two years of february 14 had simply passed into oblivion. i cannot remember how i spent the day of hearts last year, and i have a pretty good feeling that i still wouldn't remember next year how my valentine's day went this year.

don't get me wrong. i can't help but feel mushy and giddy whenever i see other couples being extra sweet to each other on this day. that includes my parents who had been married 33 years ago, and their love story is still ongoing.

happy valentine's day...and happy chinese new year too!