Newspapers these days are bombarded with advertisements featuring:

Hotel packages.
Restaurant promotions.
Jewellery discounts.

I was browsing through yesterday's newspaper when I realized that almost every front cover of each section is covered by a full page advertisement of different jewellery companies! If commercialization is not sufficient, competition is here to stay. For the record, it is going to be 14th Feb again. Which means that the economy is striving with consumer spending skyrocketing. For couples, this day is a day for love, romance and poking the guys’ pockets. Ouch. For singles, this is the day when guys wish for someone to poke their pockets.

I am sure everyone agrees that there is a degree of commercialization when it comes to this special occasion. Love is not about just one day, but seeing so many couples out on the streets (or in hotels) creates warmth and happiness. To me, it is no different from any other day. Valentines’ Day serves as a reminder for us to treasure our loved ones and evaluate how lucky we are. That’s why it doesn’t matter to me where I spend it or what gifts I buy, but most importantly, who I spend it with. If you spend it with the right person, it can really be unforgettable.

Last year, I spent Valentines’ Day in camp. The year before, I watched ‘The Last Samurai’ and had dinner at a Japanese restaurant in Cineleisure with extremely poor service. 3 years ago, I planted a bouquet of flowers in the locker for her and we watched our first movie together, ‘Shanghai Knights’ at Cineleisure no less. As I said, It is the company that counts. One shouldn’t feel unlucky for not having a date on Valentines’ Day, but rather, feel lucky for having our special moments before. For me, I am glad that I had the chance of spending it with the love of my life. Happy Valentines’ Day!