Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines Day to all the Singles


This is for the singles on this beautiful Valentine’s Day. I thought it would be remiss of me to not post something on the relationship holiday of the year. SO here it goes. On this beautiful day remember that love is not simply the definition of what can occur between two individuals. It is also an exclamation of what must happen within you throughout our journey of life. We must love ourselves first.  I know that we hear it all the time, and many of us that are single would love to wrap up in the arms of another and gaze into their eyes while eating chocolate covered strawberries. Well grab a mirror and those strawberries ladies and gents. You can gaze upon your own beauty and handsomeness and eat away. In fact, you can eat all you like and share with the company of one. No arguing over who should get the last bite or sip of champagne because it is all yours to have. Yummy!

For the single ladies, treat yourself to a spa day. A nice massage, a pedicure, and an invigorating facial. Grab a few of your friends and have a Valentine’s Day out. Bring flowers for your friends and celebrate the love and beauty sitting around the table. Celebrate being happy, and finally knowing what that feels like. Celebrate the fact that you finally feel good about your flaws and imperfections.

For those who are single with children, eat candy and give cards to each other. Make some red velvet waffles with berries and whip cream (Just saw it on Rachel Ray). Tell your children that you love them and Happy Valentine’s Day. Show them through hugs, sweets, and kisses. This way they will grow up not embarrassed by love, and able to open themselves up to love as adults (in a healthy fashion, without regrets).

For the single guys, continue to develop your mind, heart, and spirit by surrounding yourself with friends and loved ones. Embrace the fact that it is ok to go to the movies alone, and take a vacation of one. Listen to some tune on Spotify and dance in the middle of the living room. If you are seeking someone special, they will love you even more once you start loving yourself first.

For those that are single, but have someone they call their “Special Friend.” Give them a call. Invite them to a home cooked meal, and watch reruns of Justified or Action Week on AMC. (Nothing like Hard to Kill and Die Hard to make everything feel better) Just remember to have fun.

That’s right have fun. Do not define your day by what folks share or do not share on Face Book. Do not define your day by the overexposure of commercials for dating sites, and expensive jewelry. Define your day by what makes your heart sing. Define your day by what makes you joyous. It can be as simple as a book, a conversation, hot sex, hugging, drinking, or hanging with friends.

Whatever it is have a Happy Valentine’s Day, and please remember love like there is no tomorrow. Give people flowers while they are alive. Tell someone you love them at least once. Break bread with someone you have not seen in awhile before it is too late. Live life with no regrets. I may be single, but I am happy in my own skin, and I would rather see the glass half full then half empty. The love I feel every day from my friends, family, and adopted family makes me smile constantly. And smiling is contagious. So pass it on. Smooches and Hugs from me to you. Love is 365 days of the year and never limited to February 14th.