There are a zillion things that remind me of my graduation days and this is one of those things.I remember the excitement on the eve of V-day.Since there was no protest against these celebrations back then it was THE occasion to wait for.
In the hostel, we would spend the V-day eve generally discussing (sort of team work) the gifts we could buy,what to wear,how exactly the day should pass.....(wish we planned our study holidays with such an intensity we wouldn't have suffered,most of us,during the exams)! We,the girls, always wanted it to be a perfect day and I'm sure it was same for boys as well(no details attached due to lack of info).
The next thing we waited was to get back to the hostel and exchange info with girls,feel happy,excited and loved or some would even start planning their next V-day already to make it perfect. I don't know why we human beings are crazy about perfection !!!??? But it was always a joyous occasion.
This year it felt a lot different to Ed and me.We loved the time with our little Neil.It was a family V-day celebration.No cards,no gifts but what is mandate for the day was there........LOVE. St.Valentine might have performed secret marriages against Roman Emperor Claudius II's decision or been in love with his jailor's daughter or it could be the beginning of spring in Rome but unknowingly he gave a day to people so that they pause and realize there's much more to life than just living.
So St.Valentine,may your soul rest in peace !
You still remember about V-day from college? I actually dont...I dont remember even a single thing, if at all we did something on 14th feb..would have if I had a girlfriend maybe..:)
ReplyDeleteLOL !!! point taken (again,due to lack of info :) ).
ReplyDeleteCompetition pushes people to attain perfection at all levels and scope. Love is a feeling and not competition and when all of us realize this, your thought in writing this blog will be fulfilled. Well written.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
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