Brandelyn: Lyrical Contradiction

For some reason, this blank page has been haunting me today. I know its Valentine’s Day, or Single’s Awareness day as my girl Porscha so eloquently labeled it, but I am not having the terrible day I anticipated. In fact, it’s actually been kind of good. I got some free candy, a paper rose that smells like heaven, an electronic cup of coffee that made my day and a ton of text messages and emails that have really lifted my spirits. I am however, still wearing my black in solidarity with all of my other singles...Single’s Awareness Day represent! But I digress. The truth is, I seriously had this whole 10 reasons why I despise Valentine’s Day list ready to go, including some very interesting political commentary about the commercialism of our country and how we create ways to waste money and a lovely synopsis on the mental strain and influx on prozac sales this made up holiday creates, but I don’t know, it just doesn’t seem right. Today has been a good day and as much as it pains me to admit it...I’m feeling the love. Hurricane Oakland has passed by leaving a bright blue sky, a soft breeze, smiles and hugs and I may have even heard a bird or two chirp. Okay not really because all we have are seagulls and pigeons and those monsters don’t chirp, but you get my point.  But as much as I want to just out of tradition and basic instinct, I can’t hate on this day. Having said that...and please mark this date because this will probably be the only time you will ever hear (read) me say this...Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Be sure to go out to your local Target or Walgreens to stock up on your 50% off candy and treats, (I don’t support this day enough to pay full price, please don’t get it twisted.  To all of my Family, Friends, 04’s, and Rosa’s...you already know....

Peace Y’all

B