February 4, 2022
Wednesday, the 2nd day of February and second day of Chinese New Year. I felt grateful to have this long holiday, because at least, once in a while, my body would be resting from grinding in the real world. After roaming around Central on the first day of CNY, my little toes became painful so I decided to give them a little rest on the second day of CNY.
Thinking about a place to stay, my favorite spot has always been on top of my list. Gloomy and cold, that's how I could describe the day. Yet, for some reason, I felt tranquility while walking slowly around this place. Since most people were busy with different gatherings in their homes, the outside place looked peaceful and less crowded.
I just loved the day, it was as relaxing as the warm colors of the place. And my mind felt calm, as calm as the lake's water. If only I brought my mat, I would definitely settle down on the corner and lay flat while feeling the cold breeze and listening to the chirping birds making chorus on the trees. Despite the gloomy and cloudy sky, it still looked calming and relieving. Only the lonely soul could feel it.
While wandering through the little forest part of the park, there I found a few families having quality time with each other. CNY is the best time not just for relaxation and taking a break from grinding, but also for family gatherings and spending quality time with loved ones. It's just so relaxing seeing kids smiling while playing with their siblings and parents, and the whole family is complete.
Seeing those families happy brought me to a realization that this month is the month of love. Probably, the first thing that comes to people's minds once the Feblove arrives is the thought that this month is only for the people in love, for those who have partners. And most singles hate this month to arrive and wish to just skip the month and jump to March. Some would even tear down February from the calendar. As if they want to take this month off from the picture.
What's wrong with this month? Or should I say, what is wrong with those people hating the month of love?
Social media are now being flooded with different photographs of chocolates, bouquets, two hands holding together while walking romantically side by side, two love birds happily chatting outside the patio of their favorite cafe, some couples laying on the park with ladies' heads on guys' laps, and some couples eating and sharing their favorite sweet ice cream.
We would even see guys proposing to their partners in this month of love. And certainly, a bride walking on the aisle with her groom waiting at the altar is always part of the story. Some kissing, some hugging, some dancing skin to skin, some playing wild and...snap...I'm getting too far, lol. There'll be earthquakes everywhere, you know what I mean, lol.
And this might be the reason why some singles hate this month. It's the most romantic of all seasons. As if love is the only emotion we feel everywhere. Don't worry singles, you're not alone, yeah, I'm here too. Do you want to throw bombs at lovely sweet couples on the street or in parks? Let's go, I'm in, haha. Nah, just kidding!
The month of love, how would you define it?
As I mentioned above, some would only think of February as the month of people in love. No, no, no, that's a big NO! Because February is for everyone. For couples, for singles, for best friends, even for kids and old people, well, you can include pets too. Why not? Humans love pets too, and pets love their masters.
But I can't deny the fact that I defined the month of love just like how others define it too way back when I was younger, especially when I fell in love. Those feelings of excitement, the passion of love, so precious and special, and I always felt like butterflies were flying inside my stomach every time I was with the person I loved unconditionally. Until that fairy tale ended unexpectedly and painfully. Until I get so sick and tired of love and feeling pain because of it to the point that I don't want to listen to love songs. Just like in the song...
🎶🎶And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs, so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?🎶🎶
Moving forward...
The breakup was just a blessing in disguise because I only learned how to love myself again. And just like what @Eunoia said in his article, falling in love with yourself is not a trap, but revenge. Very sweet revenge I should say.
And who says February is just for people in love? Screw that as Feb love is for everyone. When you know how to love yourself, you won't feel any sad feelings at all. Besides, we can give love at any time not just in February. It's not just the romantic thing we always thought it is. You can love yourself, your family and friends. Because it is all around.
So don't put your mind in a haze just because you are seeing sweet couples outside and sweet posts on social media. But if you can't really ignore them, then lock up yourself inside your room on February 14, lol. Just kidding. Go out and enjoy that day. Because it's not just for couples in love, it's for all of us.
Keep loving yourself readcashers. And advance happy Valentine's day everyone.
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