It really was my desire to stay clear of writing anything VALENTINE’S!! Like if I just focused on today being my son’s birthday instead of ALL LOVERS’ DAY, maybe I would float through the day with a smile on my face and feel all bubbly inside. Well around 11:00 this morning the bubbly feeling went running out the door and the smile on my face was challenged by the tears that formed in my eyes. 
Reality set in. This is the first Valentine’s I would spend as a single woman. There would be no flowers when I get home. No teddy bear or candy. I wouldn’t be dressing up for a fancy dinner. I wouldn’t have my bath ran with rose pedals floating on top of the bubble bath. What in the world would I do? Then I busted out laughing, I hadn’t had those things in almost 5 years.
So, on the way home I will stop by the store pick me up some flowers. Figure out what I want to eat. Get me a bottle of Moscato (hey it’s a special night don’t judge me). Light the candles in my bathroom. Run me a nice bath and relax.
This year will probably be the best Valentine’s Day I’ve had in a long time. Full of peace and tranquility. Doing what I want to do instead of crying because nothing was done. I think I can get use to this single life. It has a way of allowing me to be who I always wanted to be without having to apologize for it.
So Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope yours offer you a bit of revelation the way mine has.
Until next time,
