To me, the 14th of February is just another day. The only thing I look forward to is the marked-down chocolates on February 15. Don't get me wrong; when I was still at school I couldn't wait to receive uprooted plant life and sugar-saturated caffeinated blocks of fat on Valentine's Day. It became some sort of competition in high school amongst girls to see who received the most flowers, cards and chocolates from their "secret admirers". Now I just wish someone would find Cupid already and b*tch slap the little punk!
Yes, I am "one of those" people who does not celebrate the unimaginative, consumerist-oriented and entirely arbitrary, manipulative and shallow interpretation of "romance day". Why? Here comes the cliche: every day should be a celebration of love. Not only must you show that "special someone" daily how you feel, but I try to tell my friends and family every day that I love them.
It's not that I'm boycotting this corporate-mandated "holiday" - I will be donating some of my time (due to a lack of millions in my bank account) to various charities during the month of love. Walking an abused dog or playing with an abandoned child to me means so much more than buying over-priced chocolates and cheesy cards.
That said, I've compiled a list of songs by some of my favourite local artists which aren't necessarily "love songs", but they speak to my heart in an inexplicable way - reminding me that there's more to love than just a date on a calendar.
I hope you enjoy it!
Much love,
Izzy
xxx
aKING - You & I
Die Heuwels Fantasties - Leja
Easy Tiger - Love Stung Child
Chromium - The Last Time
Knave - Phenomenon
Freshlyground - I'd Like
Kinky Robot - Hobie Beach
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