Valentine's Day for One

When I was single, Valentine's Day was just another day. I was not a Valentine's Day hater. I just didn't mind it much. Maybe I went out with my friends to celebrate singleness. Other than that, I didn't roll my eyes at the roses and chocolates being delivered to others.

This year, as someone who is in a relationship, I became adverse to the day. For some reason, everything, everywhere reminded me of it - and how I would be spending the day by myself. I do like a little romance, but I am not a sap for it. It wasn't so much that I wanted to be taken out for a fancy night. In fact, last year I think we actually stayed in to cook dinner. More than anything, it was just that it was yet another holiday that I did not get to share with my boy.

The boy did send me beautiful tulips and a gift certificate for a massage. The bouquet actually had more red tulips, but I like how in this photo the single red flower stands it.


I also made myself breakfast -- cream-cheese stuffed french toast with strawberries. Next year, thankfully, I'll be able to make it for two.