believe in love

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"all you need is love, love
love is all you need."  
-the beatles [listen / watch]

although part of me that isn't a fan of valentines day...its commercialization of romance and its tendency to make those without a significant other feel inadequate...there's another part of me that gets excited by the celebration of love.

love is about romance [which i'm hoping cupid can help me out with this year ;) seriously.], but love is so many other things too...

love is family, friendship, memories...
love is patience, and generosity, and kindness...
love is forgiveness, acceptance, and courage...

we sometimes forget to believe in love, but valentines is a day to remind us to believe - not only in the magic of romance - but in the beauty of our relationships with others...and with ourselves.

...hope you have a happy, happy valentines day filled with ALL KINDS of love!

p.s. i also did a little decorating around the apartment...flowers, chocolates, and doilies [oh my] :)