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Happy almost pink&red day my lovely friends. Sunday is the day to celebrate LOVE, but I'm celebrating it today in place of my normal favorites. I want to celebrate all the kinds of love out there.
Love of your family! Love of your friends! Love of your coworkers! Love of humanity! Love of YOURSELF! I haven't always been a Valentinte's day lover [shocking right?!!? I did always love the celebration of pink though]. My parents always made the day fun with flowers, chocolates or some kind of a gift when we were growing up.
I never felt UNLOVED because of St. Valentine, but being in high school on the 14th wasn't
always the most fun. [Who wouldn't feel a bit jealous of the girls walking in the hallways with multiple bouquets, balloons and chocolates?!] Even when I was dating, I was never a big Valentine's day girl. I would rather have a random flower on a Tuesday in July, than a gift on the 14th because you felt obligated to get me something [come on ladies, let's give the dudes a break].
However, in the past few years I've become more of an enjoyer if you will.
I just LOVE
LOVE!
I firmly believe that love makes the world go round, so why not celebrate it, if only for a day. So today, even if you're not a fan, love those around you no matter your 'romantic status'.
If you are single:
...get a pedicure...take a bubble bath...put on a girlie movie...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...get drinks with your girlfriends...tell bad dating stories...celebrate being able to do WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO...
If you are attached:
...write a sweet note...don't set expectations to high...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...take a moment to be thankful for the special S/O in your life...tell them how much you care...enjoy the small and simple things your relationship has to offer...
...get a pedicure...take a bubble bath...put on a girlie movie...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...get drinks with your girlfriends...tell bad dating stories...celebrate being able to do WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO...
If you are attached:
...write a sweet note...don't set expectations to high...tell your friends and family how much they mean to you...take a moment to be thankful for the special S/O in your life...tell them how much you care...enjoy the small and simple things your relationship has to offer...
happy valentine's day to YOU! I love the holiday as well--i just see it as a fun day to celebrate all types of love. people get so dang uptight and mad over it. i love the day. i hope yours is so full of love and all pink and red! :)
ReplyDeleteI love love too!!! Happy Valentine's day love - wishing you everyday filled with love!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI love love too :) We don't have big plans either but it's always fun to show a little extra love on Valentine's! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome that your parents used to get all sorts of goodies for y'all to make you feel loved! My mom would always have a little something for us, and I hope to do the same thing when we have kids. It sounds like you have a great weekend planned, and I hope you have the best time with everybody celebrating the day of love!
ReplyDeleteYes to all of this!! I remember my grandma always getting me a card and something sweet like a stuffed animal or chocolate. I don't really go overboard, but we make it fun for sure!! Have a lovely Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeletethis single girl is totally going to have a self-love weekend! i can't wait too. pamper to the max :) enjoy it you two cuties!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
Love you BOFF! And your hubs for putting up with me and our friendship and you family. Have a super weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet and seriously have the best outlook on life! I agree that no matter what your relationship status is, you should still enjoy the day doing something fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day sweet friend! Enjoy your couples dinner Saturday, it sounds like so much fun! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeleteThis weekend is such a good excuse to celebrate look! Hope you have a great Valentine's Day celebration!
ReplyDeleteLove love love this! ;) We plan on keeping things low key with a dinner at home and it sounds like absolute perfection! Have a wonderful weekend, friend!
ReplyDeletei am not a fan of valentines day at all, but i am with you - i love LOVE. love it so much. and i don't mind that valentines day reminds people to be thankful and celebrate the loves of their lives, whether its themselves, partners, friends, family etc. love definitely makes the world go round!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend sweets xoxo
ReplyDeleteAmen to getting flowers on a random day in July! I'm with you right there.
ReplyDeleteLove the message of this post! Just spread some love :)
I like the "dont set expectations" - some people just take the holiday to extreme... I'm happy with a hug & I love you :) Chocolate doesnt hurt though :) #truethat
ReplyDeleteI've never been big on Valentines Day either, but I love your ideas of not setting expectations and just loving those around you. I'm much more of a flowers just because girl. They mean so much more in July than on Feb 14th. Happy Friday gurlie <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
Love this girl! Any excuse for pink and red is great! I'd much rather get a gift on a random day then on Valentine's Day. I hope you have a fabulous, love-filled weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Love day to EVERYONE!! :) Jared and I always find a fun/creative way to celebrate at home which I love. Much cheaper than fancy restaurants and lets be honest- I don't feel like getting dressed up and going out when its this cold out ;)
ReplyDeleteAwe, I love this post!! Totally agree- lower the expectations and just enjoy the LOVE! Such a sweet holiday to remind us to be loving to everrrrrryone! Love YOU!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty I l-o-v-e this (and you duh) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your couples dinner! happy V-day weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteI love this post! You make a single gal feel less alone. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out to the single girlies!!! Tomorrow I'm going to celebrate all the love in my life! xo
ReplyDeleteYou are the best. That is all! LOVE YOU!!
ReplyDeleteAwh I love it!! I am also not a HUGE valentines lover but it makes it much easier since it is Jason's birthday :) Then I get to love him extra! But I agree, there shouldn't be just one day to love our loved ones extra! I hope you and your husband have a wonderful weekend and a fun couples dinner, those are always so fun!!
ReplyDeletehappy valentines day. we dont celebrate it but when we realized our deadpool tix are for sunday, we decided to make that our vday date!
ReplyDeleteHope you guys have fun at dinner tonight! And you're right, you can celebrate no matter what your romantic status is! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy love day! I hope you guys had a fun date night!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having an amazing weekend!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas for celebrating!! Hope you had a good weekend!
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