99th! = )

This strange thing we call "LOVE".
So, Valentines day is coming up. Ah, the day where couples hold hands, walk around the place rubbing it in everyone's faces and waste away huge amounts of money, all in the name of "love". While the rest of us single folk scowl and hope to god they break up.. or, go into major depression.
This will be my 17Th Valentines day. And, this will be the 17Th time that I'm single. Oh well. *Dramatic sigh*
This used to bother me, I always wondered what was wrong with me. Why the sight of me had most guys running for cover, I spent so much time in front of a mirror, wondering what it is about me? But somehow, I just don't care now.
I've had my share of heart breaks, longings.. crushes, you name it. But after it all, and after being in "love" once. I think I'd rather NOT have it. Thank you.
I don't think anything that takes up so much of you, who you are, your trust, your very being and a part of your soul, it takes so much energy.. but it's going to end anyway, so, do you really think it's worth all the trouble in the first place?
I think not.
I'm honestly sick of seeing so many beautiful couples together and just ending it. How can you honestly say you love someone if the love stops? How can you move on.. just like that?
Some people are really cut out for it. Some aren't. I'm NOT.
My Mum and Dad, Edward and Bella, Alice and Jasper, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, Jane and Mr. Rochester, Romeo and Juliet. Heck, even Heathcliff and Cathy!
Now that, right there, is love.
Nothing can/will ever change that. And that is what love should be.
How can you compare your lust or attraction to that?
Maybe it's just me? Maybe I've just seen so much of this crap that I'm cynical. Yes, cynical and seventeen. That's what I am.
I know that everything has an end. And I know there are people out there who truly DO love each other but can't make it work. But, everyone doing the same? That's just, wrong.
I, for one know that I'm not willing to take another chance with this "love" thing. I'd rather be single, alone and cranky all my life.
Really.

This was just a rant.
But, to those couples who are happy and "in love", I hope it lasts.
Truly, I do.

P.S. This is my 99Th post. And WOW, do I sound like my grandma' or what?