I'm a sucker for any holiday that comes with decorations. St. Patrick's Day? Time to break out the green. Cinco de Mayo? Time for taco night! Easter? Better get a new dress to wear to church.
The first March that Chris and I were married, he came home to find me making green drinks. They were disgusting, by the way. Some weird mix of mint and powdered sugar. But it was before I knew that not every recipe on Pinterest was fail-proof.
He didn't really understand why we needed to have green drinks. Granted, this is coming from someone who didn't even really like to celebrate Christmas before me, so obviously he had a lot to learn. I told him we didn't need green drinks, but that any reason to celebrate is a good one.
It should come as no surprise, then, that I love Valentine's Day. A holiday that is celebrated with way too much pink and chocolate and champagne and love?! Sign me up.
I know that when it comes to Valentine's Day, a lot of people are in the camp of, "It's holiday that Hallmark has exploited to trick us into thinking it's an opportunity to celebrate something we should already celebrate everyday."
And to that I say: Of course it is.
But why not just go with it?
Now, if you're really celebrating every day with chocolates and love letters, than by all means, carry on. But since I doubt very many of us do that, why not take Valentine's Day as an opportunity to celebrate life? After all, you should be in love with your life, if nothing else.
So this week, celebrate. Make chocolate-covered strawberries. Give a cheesy card. Get sucked into buying something pink and love-themed. Make dinner reservations for Sunday night. Or stay in and cook something special. Buy overpriced candy and flowers. Just celebrate the day of love.
And when that's over, keep celebrating. Celebrate life. The Mondays and the Thursdays that may feel mundane, but are really reminders that you are alive, and are opportunities to celebrate that.
Celebrate your marriage, your friends, yourself. Celebrate that it's Tuesday and the sun is shining. That your car started and you made it to work on time. Celebrate the cheesy holidays with the decorations and cards and presents. Celebrate that you're alive, that you're happy.
This is life. It's your only one. It should be celebrated.
I cannot even put into words how much I love this post. (Your entire blog actually. I just came across it as a recommendation from another blogger.) I'm not a Valentine's Day kinda girl, but I am an celebration type of girl. And this is right up my alley. Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW I'm with you on this. I try and celebrate every SINGLE day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so with you on this. Joe is the type of guy who needs to be convinced to put out the Christmas decorations...but that's why I'm here! to remind him of the need to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteYep. I'm totally over being cynical about holidays like Valentine's (and not just because I have someone to share it with.) It's just much more fun to enjoy the time and use it as an excuse for chocolate, wine, and a nice dinner out than to be a grump about it's existence.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! I love celebrating every little thing too. Why not?!
ReplyDeleteThe couple's in our small group at church don't do anything for Valentine's Day
And that was really sad to see because why not take that night and spend it with your husband (if you have one)?
I didn't understand why they didn't celebrate lol
your posts are so uplifting! it's like a mini-pep talk every day, which i love! :)
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about holidays, especially the smaller ones you mentioned. Why not take any opportunity to celebrate and make life a little more fun :)
ReplyDeleteI love this. I was never overly into any holiday prior to having my daughter. Once she was born, I decided that it was important to make a big deal about holidays - any of them. I decorate and we do crafts and whatnot. And it's not just great for her - it's great for all of us. I feel so much happier when things are festive and we're celebrating. I actually just posted about Valentine's Day and being all bah-humbug about it - and how I'm determined to change that outlook this year. Why not celebrate even the little things?
ReplyDelete"keep celebrating" yessss!
ReplyDeleteI am 100% down with your message! Yes, it might be a Hallmark holiday, but who cares? And I am super curious about this green drink you made haha!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat as you, I just love celebrating! My boyfriend grew up not celebrating holidays at all so adjusting to my love of celebrating has taken a bit of time. I'm all for celebrating life and showing love all year long!
ReplyDeleteLove how positive and uplifting this post is!
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Let's celebrate!!
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I feel the same way! I love celebrating holidays and the little things, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your take and outlook on this! I can so easily forget to celebrate the little things. Thanks for the reminder chica :)
ReplyDeleteCould NOT agree more with this! I have always loved every holiday... why not celebrate? Life is too short!
ReplyDeleteDecorations!! I always love putting any little touch on a holiday - it makes them so much better! Celebrate anything!
ReplyDeleteAhhh chocolate covered strawberries - yes please!
ReplyDeleteI adore this post as always! You are just fantastic, I can only imagine how you'd be in person but I know I would really like you :)
ReplyDeleteYES! love this. parties/events/holidays are my jam, and planning/type A is my middle name. or at least it should be... champagne would also be an appropriate choice :) happy almost valentine's day!
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