The Story of St.Valentine

The heart-shaped head of Saint Valentine lived in 14th Century Ancient Rome don't you know. I can't be too certain if his head was shaped like a heart, but for the sake of fiction, we shall say it is. I'm not saying either, that the legend of St.Valentine is simply a story to create another day in the calendar in which cliched words are written in a card and gift-giving take place. I'm sure he did exist and I'm sure he is the patron saint of Love, but to make a day of it, is in my view, not in good taste.

I seem to remember this time last year, bloggling furiously at how I thought St.Valentine's Day was a commercial excuse for big business to cash in on the feelings of human beings. I do agree somewhat however, that it was probably part of me being cynical, as I am not one for relationships myself. I suppose if I was to take the same view this year, I would be hung, drawn and quartered by many of my friends who have found happiness since this time last year, and good for them! I am not saying that this is wrong, but to make a day in which to express your love, is. If a couple are in love, you should be expressing your feelings all year round instead of hurryingly lambasting your way to town to buy a rushed gift as to not leave your partner feeling unwanted. I'm not saying that everyone does this, but I have seen a fair few men leave petrol stations today, with a curled up bunch of roses under his arm, with the £3 price tag clearly visible in black felt tip pen.

I think most women take it more seriously than their counterparts. Most men are not the romantic type, where I think women like the romance surrounding the day. Then again, I might be entirely wrong. My track record would certainly think so. And before you ask, I genuinely did recieve a card today, albeit from a person who refuses to reveal themselves. Frankly, if they're not serious about it, then I can't be bothered with them. And if they didn't reveal themselves, then chances are, they're not bothered either! To put a '?', as the sender, kind of ruins it.

I always thought that was a strange name to have... And they all seem to turn up on this day, of all days!

Anyway. Seeing as today is Monday, we have a whole week ahead of us! And, me being in a surprisingly and some would say, dangerously, good mood for the past few days, am looking forward to a week of activity! And for once, I am not being sarcastic! Tomorrow, I am lining a County Cup Semi Final, albeit far, far away in Leighton Buzzard. On Wednesday, I will bat like a one-armed Smurf in my 2nd indoor net of the pre-season before lining 'El Classico' on Thursday before my usual 3-day assault on the football pitch once more.

So, once again, I am left sitting here thinking about the adventurous week I'm about to have and quite frankly, seeing as I'm still in a good mood, (a record length for the past few years!)

... That's fine by me!