It's true. I am absolutely crazy about valentine's day! I am not sure how this happened, though it could have ties to my childhood, my father's job at a greeting card company...the stark beauty of red and pink hearts against snowy whiteness...an excuse to craft, and bake! and most importantly, the opportunity to show people you love, that you love them!! See, the thing is that too many people think that St. Valentine's Day is reserved exclusively for couples. Not so. I implore you, Do you love someone...s?! Me thinks,it is highly probably that you do! Then YOU can enjoy Valentine's Day! Last year, my valentine was a 100 year old women named Lucille--an old family friend who was faithful to send me cards out here in Macedon-land-- all the time. This year, my valentines were my stint teammates (who lovingly responded yes to, "will you be mine?"). And of course, my mother was another valentine--I am not ashamed to say. Another lie you may be believing is--you can only have one valentine. Again, you couldn't be further from the truth.
I would like to take a moment to thank the brilliant individual who decided to 1.) honor St. Valentine and 2.)celebrate his honor during the most depressing month of the year. While we're at it, I honor St. Valentine, although I admit I know very little about him. Seriously though, don't we all just need a little lovin by the time mid-Feb. rolls around?
Since Valetine's Day is a Catholic holiday, not many people observe it here in Macedonia. I am hoping I have set a trend that might change that, however.
I would like to take another moment to honor Martha Stewart who's website provided a cornucopia of fun valentine's ideas. You are # 1 in my heart, Martha--the brownies were extra moist.
I hope that I am convincing you. People of the world, spread a little love!! Thank God that He IS Love! whoa!!
Other thanks go out to...
the guys, who lovingly prepared dessert, bought us ladies flowers and dinner, and wrote heart-felt notes.
the waiter at Bombay restaurant, who must have gotten the note about customer service.
anyone I came in contact with yesterday that endured my over-excitement concerning anything and everything heart-shaped.
And lastly, to you, who have taken the time to read this blog. You are amazing!
7 comments:
I am awesome
Well Melissa your right about Emche! Emche I love how you make holidays so fun. I think how you make Christmas, Birthday, V-day, Halloween, even the weather of snow so exciting! V-day was so much fun and memoriable! Thanks for making is Amazingly fun fun and fun day! I am serious about that too :)
PS I think you wrote yourself a comment too :)
General Tso
I most certainly did not write that comment about myself--how absurd. Who would do such a thing? Reveal yourself.
Wow, Eema, I had no idea that you hearted Valentine's Day so much. It's so ironic, because I almost equally un-heart Valentine's Day for its awful commercialization. Another example of how I admire your ability to separate the yucky stuff of society from the actual significance of something. Does that make sense?
The anonymous poster shall remain a secret to you all.
Let's just say you know me very well...
Laura--hurrah! I am excited about the potential of you having an increasingly open mind concerning valentine's day!
Anonymous-It remains to be seen just how awesome you really are.
I know I'm awesome because you told me so. Numerous times.
Post a Comment