Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel

Happy VD! I always thought I was so clever in high school for saying that, since it could also stand for venereal diseases. Har har.
Anyways, another successful presentation today despite a sore throat! I don't have stage fright but this class can be somewhat intimidating because the professor will usually pick apart at any statement if he sees a weakness in it. However, my group prepared so well and he really only asked basic questions that were already talked about so it was an easy Q&A afterwards. Not that I think you really care about that.

I feel as if today is an obligatory post day. I don't want to rant about how dumb I think Valentine's Day is (especially since now that I'm not in a relationship, I would sound incredibly bitter), but rather how today helped me realize how content I am. Going into this week, I wasn't really sure how I'd take not having a date. For everyone unaware of my dating history, this is the first Valentine that I've been single for since 2006. However, the more I thought about it though, the more I realized that I didn't want a "Valentine". I've finally reached the point of my life that I've always wanted to be at: happy with myself; not needing some one else to be happy. I remember one of my good friends telling me once that to really truly be happy, you first have to achieve this feeling from within before passing it onto others and allowing it to be shared. Back then, I didn't really understand what he meant, I was always laughing and joking around with others, they seemed to enjoy my company and I enjoyed theirs. It really took my last break up to grasp everything. There's been a few bumps, no more than what the average person would expect, but being single is a whole lot more satisfying than I ever thought it would be. In a sense, I'm my own Valentine this year, and I love it. I love me and I don't want anyone else. In no way do I feel lonely or sad that there isn't some one to send me flowers, take me out to a nice dinner, or torrent movies while eating Marcus Market pizza on my bed. Such a powerful feeling.

I guess what I'm trying to say is for all the couples out there, I hope it's a great day. For everyone who's going stag (in essence), I hope that you're just as satisfied as I am.