Today Is Not Valentine's Day

When I asked a friend why she and her husband didn't celebrate this past Valentine's Day, she said it was because they try to make every day Valentine's Day. (cue: awwwwwwwwww)

I still need commercial Hallmark-approved reminders to tell the people around me I love them or I look forward to the next year of their life the same way I need my Outlook calender to tell me what I'm doing in five minutes or tomorrow or next week. I'd love to be schedule-free. I'd love to have a simple enough life that I don't need reminders for meetings, much less for appreciating my family, friends and coworkers.

Until then, I aspire for meaningful, lifelong relationships. My latest inspiration is my great-aunt Cleo and Uncle Pat who were featured in their local newspaper for a milestone 70 years of marriage. For the record, my great-aunt is rocking her look - a blue pattern dress, gray pearl earrings and a sophisticated flapper 'do. I hope I look as awesome as she does when I hit 90.

The lesson here is that if we're friends - guess what - you're probably stuck with me for life. The only way you're getting out of this is with a toe tag. Yeah, take it as a threat. So for today, which is not Valentine's Day or any special day, let me tell you my family, friends, and husband - I love you guys!