An Alternate Valentines Experience

Ok, so I'm just going to put it out there...ugh Happy Valentines day~ ( February 14 )
But I still stand by my protesting the way one day is celebrated. Love is for all time and every day!!!

I am going to suggest and alternative to Valentines day rituals.
1. Don't spend a lot of money on something that's only going to last one day-instead, make a memory.
2. Find out something about your loved one, that they love to do- but don't really get the time to do because life seems to get in the way....like a hobby
3. Set some time out to take your loved one and do something related to this hobby they enjoy.
For instance: if they enjoy hiking or walking or gem stone hunting, ie: rock hounding. There are places you can research in your area that you can mine your own precious rocks. I've done it, my sister has done it-it is a fabulous way to really appreciate what you find-with your partner! Or take a nice drive to an area and go for a beautiful hike in nature. Pack a homemade picnic lunch for on the way. Both occasions, bring plenty of water. Got to keep your sweetheart hydrated!
Take a walk on the beach and find some lovely shells together to display in your home...make a sand sculpture together...get creative, laugh and play around. Enjoy each other.

Maybe, if you are lucky, you two may find the mother of all gems..

Probably not-ha. But it wouldn't it be nice if you had that kind of excitement in your hearts while enjoying a new memory-a new adventure together??? Excitement is what makes the memory "stick!"

What a real emotional gem looks like:it's made by those who make an effort, a loving, fun time together. It may even go right, when your trying to go left- roll with it and get a laugh out of it...hug your honey and carry on your adventure with a happy positive spirit!
 Memories are not an object, it isn't shiny or adds fat to your body..it's after the day, you can think back, smile and get a warm true loving feeling deep down inside. that's love-that's care-that's happiness that lasts a lifetime...not just a day of bought stuff...from the stuffmart!-HA- Old and overdone with no real meaning....

I think one of the most happy times of a valentines, is when someone I loved surprised me with a dinner train excursion. It wound up through the woods and into beautiful country. We were seated across the table from an older couple. The elderly gentleman wore a fedora hat and looked so much like my very beloved grandfather who passed when I was young. It was an amazing time of talking, eating, and enjoying the scenery. It couldn't have been a better train ride. A beautiful memory. Yes, the train tickets did cost money, but all the things that transpired that day were magical and wonderful, and just 'happened'
By the way, have I mentioned....
                                                      I LOVE TRAINS!!!!!

 

I was seriously thinking of incorporating them in my summer month long trip...BUT, I don't have enough time in between those who want to spend their time with me.

So~ another time I will plan a purely fabulous vacay on some amazing train rides across our country, with a friend in tow to share with me some adventure.

 

Until then, please rethink what your Valentines day will look like. Don't try and "buy" the person off... do your best to make a great memory~

If you don't have someone you are sweet on, do something fun for yourself- your own memory...don't you think you are worth it? I do~

~PEACE OUT~

I love you