"You're still the one I run to, the one that I belong to/You're still the one I want for life.."

This last week has been hectic, and I've been thinking about sharing all these different thoughts with you. Some of it is coming a little late, but here it is.

Valentines Day :

February 14th is a day that brings a variety of different emotions to the hearts of many. This year, I wasn't overcome by the "I'm single" energy that seemed to take over so many people. Valentines Day is a day about love, and in a world with so much anger and hatred it's great to have a day full of love. Love for your parents, your siblings, your boyfriend, husband, God, friends, and the list goes on and on. If your list of people you hate is longer than your list of people you love then you have a problem. My bestie sent me a valentine, and it made my day. It was this adorable dancing penguin, and there's nothing cuter. These last couple of weeks I have been working on being a friendlier person. I have been a little less introverted and met some amazing people in the process. But back to V - Day. I love holidays. Everything seems extra fun during them. This is my first year with a job, so it was nice seeing everyone get the flower arrangements from their significant others and surprise lunches out. Despite the tests I had to take and the hours I worked, I was happy about it.  I wore my pink cardigan and felt happy. I also got to see my crush who is for me to know and no one else. It really is just a crush. I like the person I think he is, but I don't know him yet. If it was meant to be, we'll meet. I don't see the point of rushing romantic love. Good things come to those who wait. That has always been the case with my life at least. I follow a To My Future Husband account that has really nice quotes and thoughts. She writes to this guy she knows she's going to meet some day. It's not creepy or babyish. It's real.

I feel like real love isn't about flirting, sex, or how many different clubs you've been through. It's about standing by each other through the good and the bad. It's about having a foundation of God under everything you plan to do together. Pray together, cry together, and definitley celebrate your accomplishments together.  If you're not breaking through the surface of some of the typical high school relationship stuff, then what's the point. I just know it'll mean more if it surpases a coat when your cold and someone to make you feel less awkward at events. The song Wanted by Hunter Hayes is something I always admire. That's the kind of guy I would like to celebrate valentines day with someday.

On another note, I'm reading Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man and the advice in it is really enlightening. He talks about all these expectations women tend to set in a relationship with a man. We like roses not tulips, walks on the beach, and gifts on birthdays. Setting all these requirements don't give the person you're in the relationship with an opportunity to show you more. Let yourself be surprised. He also talked about finding someone who has the same values and goals as you do. Someone who is content working at mcDonalds probably will be forever, but will you? They should help you move forward with your life and not hold you back. If they are unmotivated, and careless, they could make you that way too. You all should check it out.

Song of the Day : You're Still The One by Shania Twain

quote of the day : The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. - Nicholas Sparks