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The BIG day o’ Love:

So tomorrow is the big day for couples all over America! Whats the big deal? Why do the single ones feel so bad about it? I try to look on the bright side of things for people, like replying with “make your children your valentines and do something special!” This leads into my thought of the day! I remember being a younger Josa, thinking to myself that I was some sort of rare breed of loser because I didn’t have a “valentine’s day date.” All I wanted in my life was to “find love.” I put those in quotations on purpose because I think it’s a fallacy. It’s a lie! As humans, we lie to ourselves all the time. Why would I doubt the love I already have?! I bet if you asked Zoey who her valentine was going to be she’d say her momma, right off the bat! So why do I have to think extra hard about this and complicate things?!

I am, and have always been surrounded by love! I have love bursting at my seams! Maybe its not a romantic life, BUT its genuine love! Its unconditional and true, so why worry about anything else?! I suppose it’s a way of thinking that people aren’t accustomed to. However, I also think if I did have a significant other, February 14th would be just another day, and we would celebrate on the 15th when everything’s on sale! Ha! Really though, we should love and show love 365 days a year!

What would be an ideal gift anyway? Do you blow tons of money on candy (then later in my case, dental work), dinner, cards, lavish gifts? Personally, I am low maintenance so I would prefer something practical. Perhaps, a Redbull and a pack of smokes, a laptop stand, or a new comforter (that I have been asking for since Christmas…cough mom…cough). What on earth would I do with a giant teddy bear, or flowers, or gasp….Chocolate?! Honestly, I may be exiled from the female group that meets on Wednesdays for this….I don’t like chocolates! Really get me some cheetos or some gummy bears…speaking of….I just remembered I had some in my bag!!!! SCORE! Anyway, if you are thinking of a nice gift to give me (which I doubt but ill pitch it anyway) go ahead and make a donation to AFSCME PEOPLE, CPA, Planned Parenthood, or any other fund you think I would appreciate you donating to! There is my pitch for lavish gifts

So if you’re single, don’t worry about it! You have love in your life, so celebrate it, EVERYDAY! If you’re in a relationship, show love and appreciation EVERYDAY! As for me, I am going to take the ones I love and have a few drinks, and take the one I really love (Zoey) for a nice walk tomorrow! I would get her some treats, but she has TONS left from Christmas! For those of you baking treats for loved ones, feel free to leave some at my desk! J until my next rant……

<3
Josa