Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is the most debated, and 

misinterpreted holiday. 

  To me Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving are very similar.  So why then do so many people love Thanksgiving and then hate Valentine's Day?  I think it's because media has given us false and high expectations about what Valentine's Day should be.  Reality isn't like the movies.  

  To me, I use Valentine's Day to thank those I love for being there for me.  To acknowledge my love for them in return.  To express my gratitude for the love I have in my life.  I can understand how some people think this is a made-up corporate holiday to get us to purchase cheesy cards, chocolates and fuzzy bears that say "I love you" on their butts.  But so what? Why can't you just give in?  For those who "poop" on Valentine's Day gifts, I know it would make you smile if someone got one for you.   My parents have saved every one of the cards my brother and I have either bought or made for them in past Valentine's days.  Because Valentine's Day isn't about the superficial stuff.  It's about the love you can feel for family and friends.  

  I just find it ironic that the holiday dedicated to expressing love, gets hated on the most.  If you are feeling down today because you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend, or a wife or a husband, look a little deeper within.  See the love around you. Your Valentine could be a friend, a brother, a sister, a mother, a father.  Valentine's Day doesn't have to be a big deal.  It's just one day out of 365.  So don't be so hard on yourself, if you don't get this day right, you have 364 more chances!  And Hey, it's a great excuse to eat a sweet!  

   Happy Valentine's Day! And remember, it's just a day.  

Tell someone you love them.

So I just have one more thing to ask….

Affirmation of the day. 

"I surround myself with love.   I am loved.  I love others.  Love is an abundant source in my life."