I love love. I mean I reeeaaaalllly love all this Valentines day crap. Yes its a Hallmark holiday and Yes its all about pink and red and chocolates and flowers etc.
But I love it.
Maybe all the extra love I have for all things wedding has overflowed, and its out-lit is Vday. Probably...But MAN, hearing about Vday plans or helping people choose what to do for their sweeties is my favorite. In high school, my brother would always ask us (4 sisters) what to do for his girlfriend, or how to ask someone to a dance etc and not to say he couldn't do it on his own, because he could (probably) but our ideas were pretty fabulous. Once - I don't remember the occasion, prom or Vday or an anniversary idk- he got her 7 different little gifts and had them given to her for each class throughout the day. And then the last class, he gave the gift to her himself. Huge aww factor.
That's what I love most, the aww factor. love love love it.
Right now, the blogs I follow are going crazy with Vday stuff and I couldn't resist incorporating some of their stuff into my post....more pictures! Try and tell me these aren't the SWEETEST
like romantic gestures, red lips should be used year round, not just saved for Valentines!
I think every girl could use a modern-day Mr. Darcy.
*And if this little family doesn't just warm your heart, I don't know what will....{Max Wanger Blog}*The same women who writes Kiss the Groom, Elizabeth Messina is a photographer, and her portfolios are stunning. Check them out for some wedding-photo bliss HERE
*While 500 Days of Summer isn't the best Vday movie, it is fabulous. This scene is hilarious but lets be honest, it perfectly illustrates how you feel sometimes, especially this weekend....Love love love.
However, if you are looking for a movie that will make you laugh and cry while throwing you tons of cinematic glory I must recommend Paris Je T'aime. One of my most favorite movies. It kept me thinking (and smiling) for days. LOVE IT
Aaaaand one of my favorite 'Love' Songs...beautiful video too.
Some of you may be feeling a little blue. Experiencing a recent break up, or having no significant other during this time of year can be tough.... BUT I've got something for you too. A little E, P, L wisdom from Elizabeth Gilbert... we haven't had some of that in a while HUH?
"Big deal, so you fell in love with someone. Don't you see what happened? This person touched a place in your heart deeper than you thought you were capable of reaching...But that love you felt, that's just the beginning. You just got a taste of love. That's just the limited little rinky-dinky mortal love. Wait till you see how much more deeply you can love than that. Heck- you have the capacity to someday love the whole world. It's your destiny. Don't laugh."
"But... but I seriously believed he was my soul mate."
"He probably was, but you dont understand what that means. People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you’ll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave. And thank God for it. {A soul mate's} purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you had to transform your life.”
Happy Valentine's Day :)
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