"I just want you close, where you can stay forever."

Everyone hates Valentine's Day.

But, why?
"There shouldn't be a day dedicated to showing someone you love them." While this is completely true, think about how many other "holidays" are like this. How about Mother's Day? Wait, shouldn't I show the woman who gave me life that I appreciate her everyday? Same with Father's Day. Minus God, my daddy is the #1 man in my life and always will be. He deserves to be appreciated everyday, too, right? What about Thanksgiving? SHOULDN'T I COUNT MY BLESSINGS EVERYDAY?

So what's wrong with having a day for significant others to show each other how much they care about one another? Actually, who said Valentine's Day is ONLY for people in love? Give someone you love a gift from your heart. Whether it's a store-bought card or homemade brownies. Whether it's for your parent, roommate, best friend, or dog.

"Many women are pressuring men into relationships or V-day dinner dates with them so they can get lots of attention or feel loved on this special super romantic day." Wait, what? I can't even begin to explain how overly-generalized this is. I don't like Valentine's Day for the gifts I get (if I get any). I like Valentine's Day for the gifts I give. I love love. I love to love. I love seeing people happy.

Valentine's Day is about appreciating the special person in your life, just like any other holiday.

TGIF.

The makeup debate.

You know, whoever I date should know that I wear makeup. Plain and simple. I'm sorry to you men out there who like a "natural face." I guess you're just not the one for me. Now, I'm not saying that you'll never see me without makeup on because that's completely unrealistic. I have 8 o'clock labs that I can barely pull myself out of bed for, let alone put on makeup. So, I don't need it &nobody has to tell me that. It is merely used to enhance beauty.

But I like makeup. You can play with it and experiment. Try different looks to see what works best for you. Use different techniques for doing different things. Pick the best/most flattering lip shades for your skin tone. It's based on trial and error. You're an artist and your face is your canvas.

Makeup is fun.