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| Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's |
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde
Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together.
Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world.
The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action.
And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie.
Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love and not familial love. It can be full of mixed emotions. Last year, I discovered my partner removing two roses from my bouquet to give to his "co-workers". (If you don't believe this, DM me. i have photos.) Later in the year I received confirmation of his other life. So, this year I was overjoyed to wake up with the knowledge that I would be spending the day doing things I loved with someone who loves me and didn't have an ulterior motive. I was also able to keep all of my flower, be unburdened by his weight of duplicity, and live in the sunshine!
In many ways, this Valentine's Day was my debut. And, I had the very best time celebrating. But like, "Gossip Girl", I'll never tell!
Below is a poem/song I wrote long ago about this complicated day. Initially, I wrote it as a joke. However, now it rings a bit true.
Hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day and that it gave you more reasons to celebrate than lament.
Valentine's Things (a joke)! (c) (to the tune of "My Favorite Things")
Chocolate candy exchanged
And cards everywhere
Magazine ads
Saying love's in the air
Deliverymen scrambling to make their deadlines
This is a day that many despise...
Men feeling pressure to make the big play
Women keeping score on this special day
Everyone tense trying to do right
Many a couple will get in a fight...
Expressions of love on all the channels
Easygoing women turning most anal
Singles believing that they are now alone
Walking single file through the love zone...
The winter transforms into a sea of red
Some give gifts to get (her) into bed
Many wishing real hard for tomorrow to come
Returning the world to normal for everyone...
When the door knocks
When the phone rings
When we're feeling sad
We simply remember these Valentines Things and then we feel really bad!
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