I have never been so shocked to watch an episode of reality TV until I tuned in to watch an episode of "Survivor" on CBS a couple of weeks ago.
The episode mainly revolved around contestant Jeff Varner, who was on the outs within his tribe. He was trying to stir up trouble in order to try and save himself from getting voted out at tribal council that night. However, what started out as innocent, strategic game-play turned into a malicious backlash at another contestant.
During tribal council, Varner was trying to convince his tribe mates why they should consider voting someone else out instead of him. He then tried to turn attention to his fellow contestant and ally, Zeke. Varner and Zeke considered each other to be friends and had grown really close throughout the season. However, in an effort to try and protect himself during tribal council, Varner told his tribe mates that Zeke was portraying levels of "deception" that none of the other contestants were capable of understanding.
Varner then proceeded to look at Zeke and said, "Why haven't you told anyone you're transgender?"
Chaos ensued, as all of the contestants erupted with outrage at Varner. Everybody was shocked and outraged, saying that Varner really crossed the line. This comment was truly inappropriate and irrelevant to the situation at hand. It was clear that Varner almost immediately regretted what he said, and he spent the rest of tribal council making countless apologies to Zeke. However, this did not help the fact that he even thought it was a good idea to bring it up in the first place. For the first time in Survivor history, it was unanimously decided that Varner should be eliminated on the spot, without going to a vote.
This situation started a lot of controversy within the media as soon as the episode was aired. There were many people who were outraged at the Survivor producers for choosing to air the episode in the first place. Jeff Probst and the Survivor producers said that Varner did not indicate that he was going to make this comment before going to tribal council, so this was a surprise to everybody. However, there was no way to continue on with the season by choosing to not release the episode without any form of explanation. There was also no way to edit around the situation, as this entire situation was the sole reason why Varner was chosen to be voted out. The Survivor crew is not at fault here.
I watched this episode weeks ago, and I am still in so much shock. I am genuinely surprised that Varner would do this to Zeke, especially since he, too, is a part of the LGBTQ+ community. He, of all people, should understand the struggles that someone goes with revealing something like this about themselves. This not a smart move for the game, this was a malicious move that affected another contestant's life forever. After the episode aired, Varner issued a formal apology on all of his social media platforms, saying how apologetic he is for doing such a horrible thing. He also said that he thinks that this is the worst decision he has made in his life. I am glad that he realizes his wrongdoing.
Zeke, surprisingly, took it all very well. After all of the chaos that occurred after Varner made that statement, Probst asked Zeke how he was doing. Zeke agreed that Varner's move was "not cool," but he knew it was going to come out eventually. Probst said that he knew about Zeke being transgender when they were casting for the show, and they both recognized that there was a possibly that other people could find out about it. Zeke said that, if it were to happen, he would be prepared to handle the situation at hand. Despite the fact that this all occurred in a horrible way, I think that Zeke handled it extremely well, and, in fact, made light of the situation at the end.
I never thought I'd see the day where a reality show would start up this much social controversy. My heart goes out to Zeke as he is dealing with all of this attention from the media. The actions of this episode should never have happened, but I think a lot of people will learn from it. It's 2017: people should NEVER have to deal with a situation like this. I hope that people now realize how horrible of an act this is, and will vow to never do the same.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
A Pale Person's Perspective on Summer
I am a teenage girl who strongly dislikes summer.
Yes, you read that correctly. That is a statement that is rare in today's society. Currently, it's that time of year where everybody is craving the feeling of sunshine on their faces and sand in between their toes. As I have been scrolling through my social media feeds over the past few months, I have seen hundreds of posts from my female peers with captions such as, "Missing warmer weather" or "Can't wait for summer!"
And then there's me. A person who is dreading the weather that is about to come.
There are many reasons why I dislike summer. I blame most of this hostility on genetics. My pasty, Irish skin has cursed me into thinking that the sun is my mortal enemy. In fact, I'm pretty much sure it is. I burn so easily that I basically spend most of the summer as red as a lobster. I am in a constant state of pain and discomfort whenever I am sunburned, which leads to me spending most of my summer in that state of pain and discomfort. Therefore, it's hard for someone like me to enjoy many summer activities.
When you're someone of my skin tone, you cannot step outside for 5 minutes in the summer without having a thick layer of SPF 50+ sunscreen all over your entire body. I think it's safe to say that I have spent over a hundred dollars on sunscreen within my life time. I have to dedicate a good 5 minutes out of my morning routine towards covering every square inch of my body with that stuff. Frankly, it's kind of annoying. However, enduring a few irritating minutes of sunscreen application is way better than dealing with a couple of days of stinging pain whenever something touches my skin.
Every summer, I am constantly surrounded by strangers, friends, and even some relatives who have beautiful, tan skin. And then there's my skin, which is either white as a ghost or red as a tomato. I am extremely jealous of people who have the ability to tan. I was not blessed with skin that can hold any pigment other than pale white or shades of red. Some people ask me, "doesn't your skin tan after you get a sunburn?" Unfortunately, the answer is no. For some reason, the only tan I have ever been able to hold throughout my entire life is slight sock tan lines from when I played tennis in the spring. And even though my skin is ever-so slightly darker than normal during this time, you wouldn't be able to tell unless I was barefoot. Otherwise, I still looked like a ghost in comparison to my peers. It's just not fair.
It's not just my pale skin that has led me to dislike summer. I honestly can say that I am not a fan of hot weather in general. Whenever it's hot outside, everyone gets all sweaty and starts to smell really bad. Not to mention, there's only so much you can do to cool down in the summer. If you don't have air conditioning, a swimming pool, or access to a body of water, you're either forced to use a fan to circle hot air around the room or take off as much of your clothing as possible. I, personally, think that this is a state of torture. I would much rather be freezing cold while covered in a million blankets than sitting in next-to-no clothing bathing in my own sweat.
I totally understand why people love summer so much. There's nothing better than having a break from school and partaking in fun activities that are unique to warmer weather. However, in my opinion, summer isn't all that it's brought out to be. Maybe it's because my heritage gives me a little bit of bias. Maybe it's because of jealousy. Maybe it's simply a personal preference. Whatever the reason is, you know I will be spending most of my summer inside of a nice, air conditioned room while covered in sunscreen (just in case).
Yes, you read that correctly. That is a statement that is rare in today's society. Currently, it's that time of year where everybody is craving the feeling of sunshine on their faces and sand in between their toes. As I have been scrolling through my social media feeds over the past few months, I have seen hundreds of posts from my female peers with captions such as, "Missing warmer weather" or "Can't wait for summer!"
And then there's me. A person who is dreading the weather that is about to come.
There are many reasons why I dislike summer. I blame most of this hostility on genetics. My pasty, Irish skin has cursed me into thinking that the sun is my mortal enemy. In fact, I'm pretty much sure it is. I burn so easily that I basically spend most of the summer as red as a lobster. I am in a constant state of pain and discomfort whenever I am sunburned, which leads to me spending most of my summer in that state of pain and discomfort. Therefore, it's hard for someone like me to enjoy many summer activities.
When you're someone of my skin tone, you cannot step outside for 5 minutes in the summer without having a thick layer of SPF 50+ sunscreen all over your entire body. I think it's safe to say that I have spent over a hundred dollars on sunscreen within my life time. I have to dedicate a good 5 minutes out of my morning routine towards covering every square inch of my body with that stuff. Frankly, it's kind of annoying. However, enduring a few irritating minutes of sunscreen application is way better than dealing with a couple of days of stinging pain whenever something touches my skin.
Every summer, I am constantly surrounded by strangers, friends, and even some relatives who have beautiful, tan skin. And then there's my skin, which is either white as a ghost or red as a tomato. I am extremely jealous of people who have the ability to tan. I was not blessed with skin that can hold any pigment other than pale white or shades of red. Some people ask me, "doesn't your skin tan after you get a sunburn?" Unfortunately, the answer is no. For some reason, the only tan I have ever been able to hold throughout my entire life is slight sock tan lines from when I played tennis in the spring. And even though my skin is ever-so slightly darker than normal during this time, you wouldn't be able to tell unless I was barefoot. Otherwise, I still looked like a ghost in comparison to my peers. It's just not fair.
It's not just my pale skin that has led me to dislike summer. I honestly can say that I am not a fan of hot weather in general. Whenever it's hot outside, everyone gets all sweaty and starts to smell really bad. Not to mention, there's only so much you can do to cool down in the summer. If you don't have air conditioning, a swimming pool, or access to a body of water, you're either forced to use a fan to circle hot air around the room or take off as much of your clothing as possible. I, personally, think that this is a state of torture. I would much rather be freezing cold while covered in a million blankets than sitting in next-to-no clothing bathing in my own sweat.
I totally understand why people love summer so much. There's nothing better than having a break from school and partaking in fun activities that are unique to warmer weather. However, in my opinion, summer isn't all that it's brought out to be. Maybe it's because my heritage gives me a little bit of bias. Maybe it's because of jealousy. Maybe it's simply a personal preference. Whatever the reason is, you know I will be spending most of my summer inside of a nice, air conditioned room while covered in sunscreen (just in case).
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
"Beyonce is Overrated, and Here's Why" Response
I have always considered Beyonce to be my favorite female pop artist. I think that she is extremely talented, beautiful, and presents herself in a mature and respectful manner. Recently, one of my classmates posted a blog talking about how she thinks Beyonce is overrated. While I find many of the points in her blog to be true, and I respect her opinion greatly, I do find some of her points to be stereotypical and unfair towards people like me.
I do understand that some Bey-hive members blow things way out of proportion. However, to stereotype Beyonce fans and say that they all idolize her in an obsessive way is extremely unfair to the rest of us. There are plenty of Beyonce fans, like myself, who love her music, but are not overly obsessed with her as an individual. It is possible to be a fan of an artist without feeling the need to kiss the ground he or she walks on.
Oftentimes, I find myself referring to Beyonce as a "queen." I do this because I greatly respect her as an individual and I truly believe that she is iconic to our society. This is also how most Beyonce fans typically refer to her in order to represent how big of a fan they are of her. However, I am not willing to take this title literally and treat her as some sort of royalty because of it. Sure, if I met her in person, I would freak out and express my excitement. This does not mean that I would go as far as to "bow down" to her. She is an artist who I greatly admire, and this is simply just a title to commemorate that. I am fully aware that she is not the head of a monarchy, as are many other Beyonce fans.
The blog post also talks about how Beyonce's old music is not nearly as good as her music. I happen to disagree with this statement. I totally understand why people have this opinion, but I feel that her new music is so different that it is almost revolutionary. Beyonce's recent album "Lemonade" stood on a very powerful platform, and I don't think a lot of people recognize that. In her lyrics, she talked a lot about "black empowerment" and embracing her gender and ethnicity. Not to mention, each of the songs on the album were iconic and extremely different than any music she has ever released before. I get why people don't like whenever an artist changes the way their music sounds, but I think that this album was different. "Lemonade" had songs with inspirations from multiple musical genres. I personally believe that someone with any taste of music can find at least one song on this album that they like (or at least can tolerate). THAT is the reason why I think this album is iconic; it's not because I like her music, it's because I recognize that there are so many people who are not typically Beyonce fans who happen like the songs and powerful lyrics that can be found on this album.
Beyonce also recently announced that she is pregnant with twins. My classmate mentioned that her fans freaked out a little too much over this. While I wholeheartedly agree that people got overly excited in response to this announcement, I do think that there is no harm over being happy for her. As humans, we tend to get overjoyed whenever we hear about a pregnancy of any kind. It is so exciting to know that someone has the capability of bringing another beautiful life into this world. In the case of Beyonce, her fans got excited over her pregnancy because someone they love has created another life (or two lives, for that matter) that they can love and cherish as well. At the end of the day, what's wrong with congratulating and being happy for someone else's pregnancy?
I love Beyonce. I love her music. I love her personality. I love her platform. I love her parenting style. I truly think she is a celebrity who we all can look up to and respect for how far she's come throughout her career. Just because I'm a part of the Bey-hive, doesn't mean I'm a crazy obsessive Beyonce fan. While I understand and respect why some people don't like her, I will never let their negative opinions stand in the way of mine.
I do understand that some Bey-hive members blow things way out of proportion. However, to stereotype Beyonce fans and say that they all idolize her in an obsessive way is extremely unfair to the rest of us. There are plenty of Beyonce fans, like myself, who love her music, but are not overly obsessed with her as an individual. It is possible to be a fan of an artist without feeling the need to kiss the ground he or she walks on.
Oftentimes, I find myself referring to Beyonce as a "queen." I do this because I greatly respect her as an individual and I truly believe that she is iconic to our society. This is also how most Beyonce fans typically refer to her in order to represent how big of a fan they are of her. However, I am not willing to take this title literally and treat her as some sort of royalty because of it. Sure, if I met her in person, I would freak out and express my excitement. This does not mean that I would go as far as to "bow down" to her. She is an artist who I greatly admire, and this is simply just a title to commemorate that. I am fully aware that she is not the head of a monarchy, as are many other Beyonce fans.
The blog post also talks about how Beyonce's old music is not nearly as good as her music. I happen to disagree with this statement. I totally understand why people have this opinion, but I feel that her new music is so different that it is almost revolutionary. Beyonce's recent album "Lemonade" stood on a very powerful platform, and I don't think a lot of people recognize that. In her lyrics, she talked a lot about "black empowerment" and embracing her gender and ethnicity. Not to mention, each of the songs on the album were iconic and extremely different than any music she has ever released before. I get why people don't like whenever an artist changes the way their music sounds, but I think that this album was different. "Lemonade" had songs with inspirations from multiple musical genres. I personally believe that someone with any taste of music can find at least one song on this album that they like (or at least can tolerate). THAT is the reason why I think this album is iconic; it's not because I like her music, it's because I recognize that there are so many people who are not typically Beyonce fans who happen like the songs and powerful lyrics that can be found on this album.
Beyonce also recently announced that she is pregnant with twins. My classmate mentioned that her fans freaked out a little too much over this. While I wholeheartedly agree that people got overly excited in response to this announcement, I do think that there is no harm over being happy for her. As humans, we tend to get overjoyed whenever we hear about a pregnancy of any kind. It is so exciting to know that someone has the capability of bringing another beautiful life into this world. In the case of Beyonce, her fans got excited over her pregnancy because someone they love has created another life (or two lives, for that matter) that they can love and cherish as well. At the end of the day, what's wrong with congratulating and being happy for someone else's pregnancy?
I love Beyonce. I love her music. I love her personality. I love her platform. I love her parenting style. I truly think she is a celebrity who we all can look up to and respect for how far she's come throughout her career. Just because I'm a part of the Bey-hive, doesn't mean I'm a crazy obsessive Beyonce fan. While I understand and respect why some people don't like her, I will never let their negative opinions stand in the way of mine.
Monday, February 27, 2017
"Cat With a Blog: Why are Cats so Cute?" Response
DISCLAIMER: I am not a crazy cat lady. I simply like cats as a species and enjoy being in their company. This blog post does not define my sanity by any means.
When I read the blog post "Cat With a Blog: Why are Cats so Cute?" I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. I am so thankful to know that somebody else my age likes cats as much as I do. In today's society, it seems as though there are less cat people and more dog people. I cannot tell you how many times I have been criticized for liking cats more than dogs. One thing I have noticed is that cat people usually have a liking for dogs as well, but a lot of dog people absolutely cannot stand cats. It's very strange how these dog lovers ridicule others who simply have a different favorite animal than them.
When I read the blog post "Cat With a Blog: Why are Cats so Cute?" I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. I am so thankful to know that somebody else my age likes cats as much as I do. In today's society, it seems as though there are less cat people and more dog people. I cannot tell you how many times I have been criticized for liking cats more than dogs. One thing I have noticed is that cat people usually have a liking for dogs as well, but a lot of dog people absolutely cannot stand cats. It's very strange how these dog lovers ridicule others who simply have a different favorite animal than them.
Personally, I think cats have many qualities that make them amazing. First off, cats have the softest fur. There is something therapeutic about petting a cat, as I notice that it always calms me down whenever I am stressed. Also, cats (for the most part) are very cuddly. Cats are typically stereotyped as being very independent and, therefore, dislike any form of attention. While this may be true for some cats, it is definitely not true for all. Most of the cats I have encountered have been very friendly and wouldn't leave my side. This is why it is important to not stereotype cats as a species. Many people assume that all cats are mean and don't want anything to do with humans. However, there are many cats out there who can also possess the title of "man's best friend."
The hardest part of living on campus is definitely being away from my family, but especially my cat. Even though I only live 45 minutes away, I still cannot stand not seeing him all the time. My life feels incomplete without being able to pet him, play with him, or sleep next to him every night. I definitely think that my life would be much less stressful if we were allowed to have a pet in our dorms. Sure, UHart allows us to have fish, but that in no way satisfies my craving for cuddling with an animal. If I had a cat in my dorm room, I would definitely be a much happier college student. I totally understand why the university has this policy, but there is still a part of me that wishes that UHart would reconsider for the sake of the sanity of many students living on campus.
The hardest part of living on campus is definitely being away from my family, but especially my cat. Even though I only live 45 minutes away, I still cannot stand not seeing him all the time. My life feels incomplete without being able to pet him, play with him, or sleep next to him every night. I definitely think that my life would be much less stressful if we were allowed to have a pet in our dorms. Sure, UHart allows us to have fish, but that in no way satisfies my craving for cuddling with an animal. If I had a cat in my dorm room, I would definitely be a much happier college student. I totally understand why the university has this policy, but there is still a part of me that wishes that UHart would reconsider for the sake of the sanity of many students living on campus.
The blog also talks about how cats have the ability to mimic the behaviors of babies. Humans are automatically attracted to babies, as they are cute and need constant attention. Cats tend to resemble many of these qualities, such as when they purr or rub up against you. Essentially, cats are babies that live for 12-18 years. The idea of being around an animal who acts like a child 24/7 is something that I think a lot of people crave. This is part of the reason why I don't understand how people don't like cats at all. Sure, some cats are mean, but most cats are actually really friendly. I think some people just need to get used to the idea that some cats just simply want to be independent, and that's okay.
Today, I believe that any girl who says they like cats is automatically labeled as a "crazy cat lady." There have been so many instances where I have had people tell me that, because of my love for cats, I will grow up to be husband-less, living in a house filled with 20+ cats. I believe this stereotype on cat people is very unfair. Cats may be my favorite animal, but that does not mean that I am a lonely, anti-social person. I love the independence of cats because I am an independent person. I love the fact that cats are easy to take care of. I love how relaxing it is to pet and cuddle with a cat. These opinions don't make me "crazy." In fact, I think these opinions are 100% normal.
Abby's blog post reassured me that there are other people who feel the same way about this topic as I do. Cats are often stereotyped by the general public, and I think it's time people start to be more open minded about the species. Even though cats are more independent than other animals, they still have ways of showing their affection to humans. Just like you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, you shouldn't judge a species by its stereotypes.
Link to the blog this is responding to: http://abbypollock.blogspot.com/
Link to the blog this is responding to: http://abbypollock.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Valentine's Day: Important or Overrated?
It's a holiday that half of our population obsesses over and the other half dreads. A day where we celebrate love for our friends, family, and significant others. A day where stores across the country make millions off of selling flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and teddy bears.
Yes, I'm talking about Valentine's Day. As the holiday was approaching this year, I couldn't help but constantly think about it. I remember hating it all throughout my teenage years because I was single and I thought that it was overrated. 2017 was the first year that I actually had a boyfriend on Valentine's Day, and I expected to feel more open to the holiday and everything that comes with it because of this. However, I came to realize that I still think many of the aspects of the holiday are pointless and over-the-top.
Valentine's Day is supposed to be a holiday dedicated towards reminding everyone in your life how much you love them. However, society has taken this idea and used it to make people believe that they are required to spend hundreds of dollars on your loved ones in order to prove this to them. In today's world, it seems as though material belongings are a way of measuring how much someone cares about you. There are so many people who feel as though they are not important or loved if they aren't flooded with gifts on Valentine's Day. For example, I saw a woman's Twitter post the other day where she stated how she was upset that her boyfriend only got her a box of chocolates for Valentine's Day. Even though there were many responses of people telling her how ridiculous she was, it should still be noted that she is not the only one who feels this way.
For Valentine's Day this year, my boyfriend gave me a punny card and a box of assorted chocolates. Even though I told him I didn't want anything in the first place, this simple gift was perfect and made me feel special. Since he's not crazy about the holiday either, I paid for dinner that night and gave him a funny card in return. We both know how much we care about each other, and we were perfectly happy with our minimalistic Valentine's Day gifts. However, when I told some of my friends about our gift exchange, some of them responded by saying, "that's it?" Yes, that was it, and we were both happy with it. I don't need my boyfriend to spend a ton of money on me to prove that he cares about me. I wish more girls in society felt the same way.
Personally, I think that receiving flowers or chocolates feels a million times more special when I get them "just because" rather than on Valentine's Day. Sure, Valentine's Day should be a day dedicated towards showing someone you love them. However, the idea behind going over-the-top for the one day of the year that everyone else is doing the same thing kind of defeats the purpose. At the end of the day, I would be blown away if someone I loved bought me a gift on a random Tuesday just because they were thinking of me. In my opinion, that shows me that they care way more than if they were to do this on Valentine's Day just because society made them feel obligated to do so.
Some people argue that there's no reason to dislike Valentine's Day because it serves the same purpose as other holidays that we celebrate. For example, Mother's Day is dedicated towards thanking your mom for everything she has done for you. We don't love our mothers any more on this holiday than any other day, but we simply use this as a way to remind her how much we care. Most people choose to buy things for their mom on Mother's Day as a token of appreciation for raising them. However, the media does not focus as much on Mother's Day as it does on Valentine's Day. For some reason, Valentine's Day is one of the few holidays of the year that companies focus on peer pressuring customers into spending hundreds of dollars on presents. Valentine's Day is simply supposed to be a day dedicated towards reminding someone you love them, right? Why is there never this much hype for Mother's Day? The fact that Valentine's Day is considered to be so much more expensive than other holidays which serve the same purpose proves that society has truly blown it out of proportion.
At the end of the day, you can show someone you love them in various different ways. You can show someone you love them by buying them a $200 necklace, or you can can show them you love them by giving them a hand made card. You can show someone you love them by taking them to a fancy restaurant, or you can show them you love them by cooking them a homemade meal. Regardless of the money you spend, it is important to take the time to remind the people you care about that you love them. THAT is the true meaning of Valentine's Day. We can't forget that.
Yes, I'm talking about Valentine's Day. As the holiday was approaching this year, I couldn't help but constantly think about it. I remember hating it all throughout my teenage years because I was single and I thought that it was overrated. 2017 was the first year that I actually had a boyfriend on Valentine's Day, and I expected to feel more open to the holiday and everything that comes with it because of this. However, I came to realize that I still think many of the aspects of the holiday are pointless and over-the-top.
Valentine's Day is supposed to be a holiday dedicated towards reminding everyone in your life how much you love them. However, society has taken this idea and used it to make people believe that they are required to spend hundreds of dollars on your loved ones in order to prove this to them. In today's world, it seems as though material belongings are a way of measuring how much someone cares about you. There are so many people who feel as though they are not important or loved if they aren't flooded with gifts on Valentine's Day. For example, I saw a woman's Twitter post the other day where she stated how she was upset that her boyfriend only got her a box of chocolates for Valentine's Day. Even though there were many responses of people telling her how ridiculous she was, it should still be noted that she is not the only one who feels this way.
For Valentine's Day this year, my boyfriend gave me a punny card and a box of assorted chocolates. Even though I told him I didn't want anything in the first place, this simple gift was perfect and made me feel special. Since he's not crazy about the holiday either, I paid for dinner that night and gave him a funny card in return. We both know how much we care about each other, and we were perfectly happy with our minimalistic Valentine's Day gifts. However, when I told some of my friends about our gift exchange, some of them responded by saying, "that's it?" Yes, that was it, and we were both happy with it. I don't need my boyfriend to spend a ton of money on me to prove that he cares about me. I wish more girls in society felt the same way.
Personally, I think that receiving flowers or chocolates feels a million times more special when I get them "just because" rather than on Valentine's Day. Sure, Valentine's Day should be a day dedicated towards showing someone you love them. However, the idea behind going over-the-top for the one day of the year that everyone else is doing the same thing kind of defeats the purpose. At the end of the day, I would be blown away if someone I loved bought me a gift on a random Tuesday just because they were thinking of me. In my opinion, that shows me that they care way more than if they were to do this on Valentine's Day just because society made them feel obligated to do so.
Some people argue that there's no reason to dislike Valentine's Day because it serves the same purpose as other holidays that we celebrate. For example, Mother's Day is dedicated towards thanking your mom for everything she has done for you. We don't love our mothers any more on this holiday than any other day, but we simply use this as a way to remind her how much we care. Most people choose to buy things for their mom on Mother's Day as a token of appreciation for raising them. However, the media does not focus as much on Mother's Day as it does on Valentine's Day. For some reason, Valentine's Day is one of the few holidays of the year that companies focus on peer pressuring customers into spending hundreds of dollars on presents. Valentine's Day is simply supposed to be a day dedicated towards reminding someone you love them, right? Why is there never this much hype for Mother's Day? The fact that Valentine's Day is considered to be so much more expensive than other holidays which serve the same purpose proves that society has truly blown it out of proportion.
At the end of the day, you can show someone you love them in various different ways. You can show someone you love them by buying them a $200 necklace, or you can can show them you love them by giving them a hand made card. You can show someone you love them by taking them to a fancy restaurant, or you can show them you love them by cooking them a homemade meal. Regardless of the money you spend, it is important to take the time to remind the people you care about that you love them. THAT is the true meaning of Valentine's Day. We can't forget that.
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