I am sitting here on the evening of Valentine's Day thinking about what this holiday means to me. To me it's not about the flowers, the chocolates, or the jewelry. I would honestly rather my husband surprise me with a bouquet of flowers randomly than get me some because a holiday says so. To me it's about spending time with the people in your life that you love. Whether it be your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, or you children.
I think we first have to learn to love ourselves. When we can love ourselves we can then spread that love to others. As I get older I am learning that more and more. I also have a daughter that I have to be an example to. Tonight we were still recovering from the stomach flu so we ordered in and hung out with our kids. And that was wonderful to me. Yes, my husband and I will go out and have a lovely date on another occasion. But tonight we hung out with our kids.
So tonight love yourself and love the people around. And don't bash on the holiday' just look at it differently. Every holiday is commercialized and over marketed, it's just up to you to celebrate the way you see fit.
May God Bless you all!
Holly <3 <3 <3
