Sgt. Pepper Denied my Membership

For this first 26 years of my life, February 14th was my grandpa's birthday.  If he were alive today, it would be his 99th birthday!  96 is still a pretty amazing accomplishment.  I never h ad a bad Valentine's Day where all my expectations failed, I was disappointed by someone I loved, or any of the other cliche things that people get so upset about over one day because it was first and foremost a birthday celebration of one of my most favorite people.  My grandpa and I were particularly close.  I will probably cry today because of him not some silly holiday.

For those of you who think Valentine's Day sucks - DON'T LET IT!  I for one am choosing not to be a lonely heart.

1. It's just another regular day.  Choose this mindset and go forward with your day as usual.

None of my clothing today is pink or red or contains hearts (except my necklace which I wear pretty much everyday so it doesn't count).  I haven't made any plans that could fail.  I showered and decided it was a contacts day because this darn cold is still holding on tight.  I decided to not wear socks in hopes that it's warm again today.  I have flip flopped on stopping to get a pop on the way to school because my Sleep Cycle App told me I had a not great night of sleep (thanks sinus cavities). Just a typical day in the life of Becky.

2. Let go of the expectations.  Embrace what you have.

I'm sure there are people out there who expect me to crab about Valentine's Day.  As most single people do.  But, think about it.  Do you have shelter? Food? Clothes?  I am have these in abundance.  Don't have a special someone?  I have LOTS of special someones.  Someones I can call and talk to at just about any time of day.  A whole lot of someones who will drop what they're doing a pray for me if I ask.  Someones who ask me out on "dates."  I am not saying this to brag by any means - I just want you to take stock of your blessings.  No matter how small they might seem.  And I can afford a decent bag of chocolate which is an added bonus.  And flowers?  I'll just go stand in the flower section at Hy-Vee to get my fill if I so desire.  My allergies say probs not though.

3.Show Love today.

Your family.  Your friends.  Your pet.  Your local barista.  The stranger on the street whose day looks worse than yours.  Smile.  Say a kind word.  Whenever you give love away, it seems to come back multiplied.

So, happy Friday February 14th dear friends.  Gramps, I hope you are partying it up in heaven.  I have a wonderful day of work to finish getting ready for.