Valentines Day and Such

This morning I awoke to the bed shaking, and since I live in California I thought, "is this an earthquake?" Then I thought the dog was breathing just a bit to heavy. I was about to kick him off the bed when I realized he was not on the bed. I sat up and looked over the edge and there was Denise with a big ol grin on her face. hahaha! Denise is my girlfriend of a little over 9 months. We talked a bit, and then as I turned to my alarm, I saw by the side of the bed my FAVORITE bagel ever, cinnamon crunch! (For those folks from the Lou we know it as St. Louis Bread Co., for the rest of you, Panera Bread.) Also, a bullet from Starbucks which I have been debating on getting ever since I lost mine in the last months of law school. It of course was filled with a Soy Mocha. It was such a wonderful surprise.

I floated down to my car to drive to work, and there on my seat was a Tulip plant and I LOVE Tulips. I opened my purse to put my CD face on the player in my car and inside was a note telling me to play the CD in the stereo, which had been specially prepared for me. It was like a movie and SO romantic, it brought tears to my eyes.

It is funny because in the past I have never had anyone on Valentines Day, and frankly it really didn't mean much to me at all. I view Valentines Day mostly as a Day created by Corporate interests to make money, and on a less cynical side, a day to remind those around you that you love them. I try to always recognize my friends and family on this day, and let them know in a small way how much they mean to me. So, I was never one of those people who were sad on Valentines Day when they didn't have anyone "special" to spend it with, but instead would go to V-Day celebrations (if you don't know it, look it up) or just hang out with friends.

Still, I can't help but think that after a morning like this of such special attention, if I were to loose it, I might be a bit sad next Valentines Day. However, I hope I could keep in mind that I am surrounded by people that love me and that is what this day is all about, being thankful...not how many gifts get left at your doorstep.

I love Denise, and I was amazed by all she did for me, but in the end...it truly is the thought that counts. (xoxoxxox for you my love if you read this.)