She answered, "We're talking about where we'd be going on the 14th..."
"What's with the 14th? --February 14--," I asked.
"Independence Day di ba??" she answered.joking obviously, since we all know what happens every February 14.
"Oo yata. -laughs- Mas trip ko tagalog. Araw ng Kalayaan." I said, agreeing with her. laughing it off at the same time.
The conversation above happened last February 12 by the way. Since that night, I started referring to Valentine's day as Independence day. At first, it was meant to be a joke...later on, being as introspective as I am, I found a more profound meaning behind the joke.
Valentine's Day= Independence Day. Why not?
I'm guessing that you know the story of St. Valentine's right? err, Do you even know him? If yes, then good for you. You may proceed reading. ^_^ If you do not know him, however, ----shame on you by the way for not knowing who he is...JUST KIDDING---please click this link provided:
St. Valentine's Story
I think most people think that I'm bitter because I keep referring to this day as Independence day. Sorry to disappoint but that's not the case. Upon remembering St. Valentine's story, I realized that today could indeed be called Independence day...a day of freedom from the rules of society and the opinion of others. Freedom from self-destructive thoughts and emotions. Freedom from unhealthy relationships...and then, once we're free of all those unnecessary baggage, we can make room for love to grow...so we can experience how it is to truly love and be loved. It's just one day, but maybe, if we're able to give and receive love in it's sincerest form...even for just a day, it may open our hearts and mind to a lifetime more of ...LOVE.<3
that being said, Happy Valentine's Day....and Happy Independence Day.
From your Valentine,
Rae
