feb 13

Never put much stock in being scared of friday the 13th.

Today was just an exceptionally empty day for me.

I did get up and made some more donations,

made my bed, cleaned the kitchen,

finished the bridal bouquet of wood roses,

and got approval later in the afternoon by the bride to be.

Judy popped into the house 

for 20 minutes after school

before heading off to work,

something she will spend ALL of tomorrow doing too.

Today I have a topic.

Valentines Day.

Approve or disapprove,

tomorrow is Valentine's Day.

This is a hot topic of debate for some couples.

Being together a short time or a long time,

does not make this kind of holiday any easier.

I got my Valentines a cake from The Bake E Ree.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bake-e-Ree/125882734152356

Just the right size for 3 people to share

because I love my little family.

I agree it is a card maker's holiday.

It is a florist's dream come true, 

and chocolatier's everywhere make a killing this day.

It is impossible to get a reservation anywhere,

and everyone is worried

about being alone or

that their choice to give 

or not to give

is wrong.

Lets give it to you straight...

EVERYONE likes to know they are loved,

husbands, wives, kids, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Ladies and gentlemen,

what do you really really want to happen?

You want a date, 

boyfriend or husband 

girlfriend or wife

your children

to remember you

and do something special or out of the ordinary.

I personally 

DO NOT want John 

to go buy 6 dozen roses, 

and remortgage the house to buy me a new diamond.

Simply speaking,

if John walked in tomorrow

with one flower,

a bucket of Oreo cookies and cream ice cream

and a movie

I would be thrilled.

(and the flower isn't necessary)

Anyone who says this is not a real holiday

is hiding from the fear 

of what has become an atrociously 

overdone day of love.

{AND they are likely the same people who say

Christmas is commercialized,

and then ensure every new gadget is under the tree!}

ANY

holiday is bound to become commercialized!

I do not support people

spending hundreds of dollars

to tell someone they love them...

because you can do that for free by just speaking.

It is how you choose 

to show your loved ones

that you care

that can change how you look at it!

MAKE breakfast in bed

or tomorrow night's dinner,

Grab a heart shaped pizza for lunch!

WRITE an "I love you" on a note in the vehicle 

for your someone to find,

or on the bathroom mirror!

TEACH children to appreciate

everyone in their life!

THAT is a valentines sentiment.

Commercialization does have its advantages!!!!!!

There are thousands of items out there

to help you say it!

WHAT about premade heart shaped cookies,

their favourite chocolate bar,

their favourite hot beverage delivered with a donut,

a surprise visit on their break at work,

an email full of hearts

or a balloon.

So happy Valentines Day!

I hope your special someone

remembers you in a small

and heartfelt way tomorrow.

AND

don't forget your special someones too!

Good night from John Street.