Hello everyone🙌🏻 Valentine’s Day is usually shown as a day for couples. For many years, I felt like it was not “my day” because I didn’t have someone in my life. But this year, I decided to make my own small routine. I wanted it to be simple, peaceful, and full of the things I truly like. So I spent my 14th of February with books, a little walk, and a calm moment in a beautiful mosque.
First, I went to a shopping mall. Not because I love crowded places, but because there is a bookstore inside that I really enjoy. I haven’t bought new books for a long time. The reason is funny: I already have too many unread books at home. They are waiting on my shelves like quiet guests, looking at me every day. I kept telling myself, “No more books until you finish the ones you have.” And honestly, that rule made sense.
But Valentine’s Day felt different. I thought, “Today, I can give myself a gift.” Not a big gift, not an expensive one—just something meaningful. A book is a kind gift because it stays with you. It can change your mood, your thoughts, and even your life in small ways.
When I entered the bookstore, I felt better right away. Bookstores have a special smell: paper, ink, and calm. I walked slowly between the shelves. I touched some covers, read some back pages, and looked at different sections. I didn’t rush. I just let myself enjoy the moment. There was something comforting about choosing a book for myself, like saying, “I deserve my own attention.”
After some time, I picked a book and bought it. It wasn’t only about the book. It was about the feeling behind it: taking care of myself, even in a simple way. Then I left the mall, feeling lighter.
Later, I went to a mosque to pray. It was a very beautiful and peaceful mosque. The atmosphere was calm, and it made me slow down inside. In that quiet space, everything felt more balanced. It reminded me that not every special day needs to be loud or dramatic. Some days can be special because they are gentle.
That was my Valentine’s Day: a bookstore visit, a small gift to myself, and prayer in a place that felt warm and calm.
How was your Valentine’s Day routine? What did you do on February 14th?