valentine's day 2017
by: danielle
This year's valentine's day is my first time to date myself. I used to have a valentine's date with my family ever since and have a date with my boyfriend on the 13th or 15th. But this time, I'm so far from them.
I've decided to date myself from one of the Greenbrier's restaurant, Draper's cafe. Because first of all, I want to treat myself with my favorites-coffee milkshake & french toast sticks. It's funny because I was the only guest at that time, so I really got a time to think about different things & have realizations since it wasn't noisy plus there's a piano instrumental playing.
While enjoying my meal, I thought about how I've changed ever since I've started to live by myself. I really can't believe how independent I am now compare before. I thanked God because without Him, I won't be able to get through this, because there are times when I'm walking alone, I feel scared and sad knowing that when I get home, I will be alone again and do the same things-eat,social media,sleep,wake up,work again. In my mind & in my heart, I thanked my parents also for raising me with an idea about adult-life and for not spoiling me and taught me to stand on my own feet & be tough.
I realized that sometimes, it is good to date yourself. You don't need someone to date with every valentine's day. No, I'm not a loner. I just want to spend time for myself to relax in a quiet & peaceful surrounding and not required to speak with your mouth but with your mind (and heart) since I am working in a kitchen (not a peaceful & quiet place to work in) and not allowed to relax because you have to move your ass, hot and tiring. I swear, everyone should try it even once a month. Try to enjoy life alone and know that it is better if you don't depend your happiness to someone except Him.
I've decided to date myself from one of the Greenbrier's restaurant, Draper's cafe. Because first of all, I want to treat myself with my favorites-coffee milkshake & french toast sticks. It's funny because I was the only guest at that time, so I really got a time to think about different things & have realizations since it wasn't noisy plus there's a piano instrumental playing.
While enjoying my meal, I thought about how I've changed ever since I've started to live by myself. I really can't believe how independent I am now compare before. I thanked God because without Him, I won't be able to get through this, because there are times when I'm walking alone, I feel scared and sad knowing that when I get home, I will be alone again and do the same things-eat,social media,sleep,wake up,work again. In my mind & in my heart, I thanked my parents also for raising me with an idea about adult-life and for not spoiling me and taught me to stand on my own feet & be tough.
I realized that sometimes, it is good to date yourself. You don't need someone to date with every valentine's day. No, I'm not a loner. I just want to spend time for myself to relax in a quiet & peaceful surrounding and not required to speak with your mouth but with your mind (and heart) since I am working in a kitchen (not a peaceful & quiet place to work in) and not allowed to relax because you have to move your ass, hot and tiring. I swear, everyone should try it even once a month. Try to enjoy life alone and know that it is better if you don't depend your happiness to someone except Him.