Love All Around

Now, I will be the first to admit that I can be a little cynical when it comes to Valentine's Day. I rate it at a close third to Halloween and April Fools on the ridiculous scale. Well, that is how I used to see it anyways... Yesterday changed things. 

My morning started in a usual way. I wore purple for the occasion, and headed off to Honor Choir. As I opened the door, there was a gift for me from my visiting teacher. Chocolate and conversation hearts started the day off right. I then went to have my car inspected since it was a week overdue. I may get Utah license plates. That is kind of exciting. While I was waiting, they brought me fresh baked cookies. They said since I was alone at the car dealer on Valentine's Day I must not have a valentine so the cookies were to make me feel better. They did make me feel all warm inside. Over an hour later when I went to the office, and was greeted by everyone in the area. One of the girls had brought in homemade cookies, and she would not let them have any until I got one. Smiles were all around as I walked in and ate a cookie.  On my desk, a valentine, chocolate, and a rose awaited me. The valentine and chocolate was from my coordinator. Who the rose was from is yet to be determined, but I think it was from a guy I kind of like. Somehow one of the Executive Directors found out I like him and told me they were going to be my wing man in trying to get us together. He started by getting the guy I like to come over to our area. We talked/flirted for a little bit. A huge grin spread across my face. Having that much fun gave me enough courage to go and talk to my coordinator. The last thing I needed was her signature for my application to be Vice President. I talked to her for a little bit and asked her if she would sign my paper. She asked what it was and I told her my application. She asked if it was for her area. They are changing things in the office so when she told me she was staying in Administration and I told her that is was I was applying for, we both smiled. She squealed she was so happy. I gave her a hug and went to tell Eric. My application is done! When office hours were over, I went home and talked to my momma. So wonderful. I got to talk to my dad a couple times throughout the day. I loved getting to talk to both of my parents. I then had dinner with my old roommates and FHE brothers. Yum! We were laughing remarkably hard on more than one occasion. I had to leave after an hour and a half. I promised my roommate a movie night. Ending the night with popcorn and watching "Ever After" made the day complete. Between finishing my application, seeing Greenburg, making my coordinator squeal, tons of sweets, and spending time with friends, I was the happiest girl around. 

I may not be a huge fan of Valentine's Day, but it is because I have never had a valentine. Good thing I have the best friends and family a girl could ask for to help her realize that you do not need a single valentine. Sometimes it is best to spread love to all those around you. Today seemed like an extension of yesterday. I was so amazingly happy, it was sunny, and I turned in my application.