A tribute to Valentines day and being single~

That's right, another Valentines day is here and I am without a sweetheart. Guess what? Its all good because I don't put too much effort in caring for making one day 'special' for saying I love you, etc. As you can tell, this has never been my favorite day- single or with someone. I can't get past the fact that everyday your with someone you care for, someone you love; there should be a want for letting that person know how much they mean to you. How precious it is to have that love in your life. Too much is taken for granted. Valentines day.....

Still, I awoke to find fluffy puffs of clouds floating in a soft blue sky. I couldn't wait to whip my walking shoes on, grab a banana and jet outside for a glorious morning walk in the sunshine. Apparently many others had the same inspiration as I. I got to see many cute dogs on leashes with their masters sauntering beside them as they too enjoyed a good walk. Oh, deep breathing the fresh salt air from the ocean nearby was invigorating for my soul. I am in love...I'm in love with life...with nature...natures candy! Happy Valentines day to me! It's all in how you decide to perceive your surroundings.

I got a call from my youngest son who finally had some time to let me take him and his longtime girlfriend out to lunch. I made a commitment to myself this year, that I would give each of my four sons special time...because they are all so unique in personality and talents...just real good human beings! I gloat...and I smile. We had a good time talking and sharing and expressing ourselves. Laughing and eating some good old Irish food from an Irish café in the art district of Nye beach, Newport, Oregon. We come from a heritage of Celtic and Scandinavian background. My son cherishes his Irish roots.

I sincerely think he is part energizer bunny. He has enough energy to stop a buffalo stampede! But fortunately, he uses his energy to be an amazing worker in life. Each of my sons have a great talent, positive gifts- as most people have a special quality of their own in life. It's what you do with your gifts that make a difference in life. Using them to the betterment of others along with your own path  is a blessing no one can take away from you. It's God given. ( to all you unbelievers- work with me here please :)  ) Call it what you want, I call it Love.

If Valentines day is about love, than I can work with that. Whether single or with a special loved one, go out every chance you can get, not just "one day" and fill your time with love. Feel it, share it, where ever your spirit moves you. It all comes down to the most important thing in the world-as far as this lady is concerned

"L-O-V-E"

Happy Valentines day

Peace out

~and don't forget to smile~

Don't let the sun go down on you with a sad  lonely heart