I was going to skip writing this week. I have small delights that I'm grateful for, and big blessings, too. But was there anything to share in particular? Anything that might resonate with someone else? Perhaps there is.
I LOVE Valentine's Day. That's day after tomorrow. I had a friend who said she hated it. She was single, had not had many significant relationships outside her family. She'd been focussed on her career. She saw it as a holiday for lovers (by which she meant couples). I was staying with her for the weekend and so first thing we did was plan an outrageously delicious dinner. Then we walked to this fabulous little deli nearby and bought the most wonderful, buttery heart cookies with sprinkles and frosting. We remembered out loud how much fun it was when we were little to exchange valentines, to make our own, to play with pretty papers. I think I almost had her convinced that it could be a special day even if you didn't have a partner. Almost. Since then, she has found THE ONE - later than she ever anticipated, but I'm sure Valentine's Day takes on a whole new meaning for her now.
I am still convinced that it is a great day, no matter your relationship status. It's about love. It's about giving that away - as much as you can. I saw a photo online the other day of one of those sheets that people put up to advertise something - then it has the tear strips at the bottom so people can tear off the contact information. The sheet had in BIG letters: I LOVE YOU! and the little tear strips were all saying the same thing. So you could tear one of those off and carry it around in your pocket. Love for the taking.
So there you are. That's what is really making me happy this week. Go and share some love. And find out what others are saying about what has made them happy at http://www.tnc-thehappybook.blogspot.com/
I LOVE Valentine's Day. That's day after tomorrow. I had a friend who said she hated it. She was single, had not had many significant relationships outside her family. She'd been focussed on her career. She saw it as a holiday for lovers (by which she meant couples). I was staying with her for the weekend and so first thing we did was plan an outrageously delicious dinner. Then we walked to this fabulous little deli nearby and bought the most wonderful, buttery heart cookies with sprinkles and frosting. We remembered out loud how much fun it was when we were little to exchange valentines, to make our own, to play with pretty papers. I think I almost had her convinced that it could be a special day even if you didn't have a partner. Almost. Since then, she has found THE ONE - later than she ever anticipated, but I'm sure Valentine's Day takes on a whole new meaning for her now.
I am still convinced that it is a great day, no matter your relationship status. It's about love. It's about giving that away - as much as you can. I saw a photo online the other day of one of those sheets that people put up to advertise something - then it has the tear strips at the bottom so people can tear off the contact information. The sheet had in BIG letters: I LOVE YOU! and the little tear strips were all saying the same thing. So you could tear one of those off and carry it around in your pocket. Love for the taking.
So there you are. That's what is really making me happy this week. Go and share some love. And find out what others are saying about what has made them happy at http://www.tnc-thehappybook.blogspot.com/
I agree, you don't have to be in a relationship to enjoy valentines day, thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteI also agree that you don't have to be in a relationship to enjoy Valentine's Day. It is important to be in love with life and all that it has to offer. I am glad that you decided to write today. I enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful story about you and your friend. I agree that you don't need to be in a relationship to celebrate love. spread it! just like the I love you paper. which I LOVED! happy weekend! ciao!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day.... and thank you for the reminder of what REALLY matters.... What a wonderful gift someone has shared with the "I love you" flyer!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that I Love You flyer, Becky. That imagine will be with me on Valentine's Day and many days to come...
ReplyDeleteBecky, Happy Valentine's Day! I used to dread it, am almost always single on it but this year I took it as a great day/weekend to celebrate ME and I have loved it so far! I love your Valentine's Day anecdote and that sign with the tear sheets?! Awesome! I'm gonna make some like that and hang them up over the city! <3
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day.
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