I'm pretty sure we all can say that the pottery scene from "Ghost" is quite romantic. When Noah picks up Allie in the pouring rain in "The Notebook," it was hot, and I guarantee 95 percent of the women who saw that movie wished they, too, would get to make out in a rainstorm with someone as hot as Ryan Gosling.
If you're a TV watcher, pay close attention to the incredible, heart-wrenching relationship of Jim and Pam in "The Office." You will wish you were as funny and cute as the both of them, and you'll live from Thursday to Thursday like I do.
Romance is not all about getting flowers for no reason and finding notes on your windshield. As awesome as it is to give and receive all of those things, it doesn't fully give romance due justice. Being romantic can come in many forms, whether it's to another person, a group of people or just yourself. The concept of fun love began long before e-cards and dramatically creative Valentine's Day ideas.
The Romantic Period for art and music lasted from 1820 to 1910; it was a time when artists could excel at their craft for their own pleasure, instead of being forced to write music or paint a picture for a specific purpose. Composers worked for themselves and really felt emotion, revolution, adventure and, most importantly, imagination for the first time through their work. These talented legends created romance by doing what they loved.
People who haven't been in love, who have broken hearts or who are just single might view romance as being fake or cheesy. Not having a valentine on Feb. 14th is pretty disappointing - just understand that you're not alone in despising this holiday.
Acting teacher and author Michael Shurtleff once said, "Everyone thinks romance is weak. Yet romance is everyone's secret dream - it's why we're alive. Never distrust romance; nothing could be stronger." When I was reading his book "Audition," I came across that passage. I couldn't help but circle it, write it down and completely agree with him.
Being able to smile back on the happy moments of a failed (or currently successful) relationship is much more fun than looking back and crying or getting angry. Remembering or living in romance keeps us going.
Finding the smallest things in life that light up your personal mood is romantic. To me, going to bed at a decent hour is romantic. Writing real letters with a pen and paper is romantic. Hell, watching TBS all day Saturday and never leaving my dorm room is romantic. It's the little things we find in ourselves and each other, or do for ourselves and each other, that keep us alive.
On this Valentine's Day, let's not drape our dorm rooms in black or find ourselves alone at the Applebee's bar. Romance goes beyond this Hallmark holiday and can reign in our hearts, single, married or "it's complicated."
If you don't have a hot dinner date tonight, do not fret. Treat yourself to Jimmy John's delivery and five back-to-back episodes of "24." You'll feel utterly loved.
Write to Chelsea atcppicken@bsu.edu
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