Well, good thing Sunday is Valentine's Day... Mmmm. As for those of you reading this and freaking out about that HUGE date slipping your mind, you can't go wrong with a sappy Hallmark card, nice dinner, and chocolate (when in doubt, the answer is always chocolate).
I got to thinking about why I love this particular holiday so much. For me it's not the fancy planned outing or being showered with gifts. I have come to the conclusion that I love Valentine's Day because it encourages people to be bold and tell you how much you mean to them. Valentine's Day is not solely meant to be shared with your significant other, but everyone and everything in your life that you love.
Most importantly, it is a day to be thankful for how happy those precious little things make your heart. As a tribute to St. Valentine, I want to share the many, many, many things that I love...
- Baking.
- Going on picnics.
- Yellow.
- Helping Cancer Patients.
- Sappy Love Songs.
- Girls Night.
- Dark Chocolate.
- 500 Days of Summer.
- Thunderstorms.
- Red Wine.
- Receiving Hand-written Notes in the Mail.
- Relaxing Bubble Baths.
- Snuggling.
- The Smell of Fresh Flowers.
- Best Friends.
- Long Chats w/ Mammy & Pappy.
- Fridays.
- Dresses.
- Authentic/Genuine People.
- Disney Movies.
- Calls From Brother Bear.
- My Co-workers.
- Kindness.
- Cooking for People I Love.
- Speaking Spanish.
- Laughing Until My Sides Hurt.
- Being a Porter.
- Time With My Seeessssttteeerrr.
- San Francisco.
- Coffee.
- Holding Hands w/ A.
- Blogging.
- Comments On My Blog.
- Pretty Aprons.
- Being Girly.
- Date Night.
- Sending Greeting Cards.
- Little Kiddos.
- Bella Louise Beast Porter.
- Forehead Kisses.
- Volunteering.
- Saturdays in River Market w/ Cousins.
- Fine Art.
- Black & White Photos.
- Decorating.
- Making New Friends.
- Dancing.
- Road Trips.
- Adventuring.
...I could probably go on forever. All of you have a very special place in my heart and I cannot thank you enough for your love. Wishing you a happy Valentine's Day full of love and blessings.
Sorry Megster...I LOVE all holidays besides Valentine's day. I was just thinking an hour ago how long I have to wait until I get to share it with someone special...so far going on 25 years without...That is why I don't love Valentine's day. And the semi truck parked in front of Homeland that says with a big banner on the outside "Roses in a Rush" with stairs up into the semi...seriously? There's no thought in that. Maybe I'm bitter or maybe I just think that everyone buys "stuff" because they think they have to. I say show it 365 days a year without buying "things" to prove you like/love someone. I know you didn't say getting showered with gifts is what you like, but sadly I think that's the thought of way too many others. I'm getting off my soapbox now. Love you and I hope you enjoy your day that you love so much! I mean that! = )
ReplyDeleteI love YOU, best friend!! I want you to be my Valentine.
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