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So....what are you doing for Valentine's Day? If you are single, you may think this blog isn't for you....but take heart....I haven't forgotten what it's like.....
Been there......February 14 without that special someone to flatter, flirt and focus on you alone!
All your married friends are planning dinners, surprises, and "nights away" (you know what that means!) but you..... you're looking forward to getting your dog groomed (with the red bows, of course) for the holiday!
Your employees and co-workers are asking to take the day off or to be released a little early so they can surprise their loved one....you, of course, can cover for them..because....well....YOU certainly don't have any plans!
Yep....been there.....How do you deal with all that mushy gushy stuff when you don't have anyone to mush and gush over?
I read that Valentine's Day is one of the most popular holidays in America....62% of Americans celebrate it....and they spend an average of $130/person on it.....hmmmm....
Singles aren't alone in their dismay with Valentine's Day.....Married folk can also be less than enthralled with the "holiday"......If you are married to a romantically challenged spouse....you may have expectations set that he/she will never attain.....
Do you know what I mean, wife? You expect roses, jewelry (or lingerie), a candle lit dinner, and words reminiscent of Cyrano De Bergerac written in a card along with deep and soul stirring conversation.....
Instead......you get a box of ammo.....and an evening of John Wayne movies!
I couldn't find any stats on how many couples get in arguments on Valentine's Day because of unmet expectations......Anyone care to comment out there???? :-)
So.....I guess I'd better figure out what I will do to express my undying love to the Amazing Mr. Brintnall.....
He likes boats........ Not in the budget this year.....
And dogs....I'm not ready for the commitment....
And power tools.....I think he has them all.....
The Amazing Mr. Brintnall may have to deal with some unmet expectations......unless I figure something out pretty fast......
Whether single, in a relationship, or married......
YOU CAN HAVE THE BEST VALENTINE'S DAY EVER THIS YEAR!!!!! Here's how.....
Make the main thing the main thing.......Instead of LOOKING for expressions of LOVE from someone else....why not just DO IT?
Just....do.....love! (Dear reader, you'd better not be thinking what I think you're thinking.....)
I mean LOVE....REAL LOVE.....
LOVE is much bigger than a Hallmark card, a bouquet of roses, a box of chocolates, or EVEN a piece of jewelry! REAL LOVE is more than sexual attraction or flowery words..........
Love is patient.
Love is kind.
Love does not envy.
Love does not boast.
Love is not proud.
Love is not rude.
Love is not self-seeking.
Love is not easily angered.
Love keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil.
Love rejoices with the truth.
Love always protects.
Love always trusts.
Love always hopes.
Love always perseveres.
Love never fails.
Doing that should keep you busy enough....so that you won't be bothered by the delivery to your co-worker of the 6 foot teddy bear at the office.....
.....or the requests to cover work responsibilities that day
....or the gift that you wanted.....but didn't get!
My mother always told me that if I kept myself busy taking care of myself....I wouldn't have time to be bothered by what anyone else was doing.....
I'm gonna keep myself busy.....DOING LOVE....and I'm starting to like the idea of a box of ammo and John Wayne movies.....
Be happy on purpose!
I'll blog you next week....in the meantime...do something TODAY to fulfill your purpose. If you enjoyed this blog....please share it!
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