Saturday, February 14, 2009

Annual Day of Love

Another Valentine's Day! I'm pretty content with my life right now that this annual day of love hasn't phased me one bit. Of course I'd like to have that one special person to celebrate with and of course that will happen one of these days BUT tonight, I celebrate with at least five special persons...yep, some of my girls! A few of us are headed dancing and obviously we are going to look beautiful!

Now, not all of the wonderful women in my life will be dancing tonight. Over my 28 years, I have been incredibly lucky. I have met so many wonderful women that it's no wonder I'm so content. I've got a rock solid support system that never fails me. So on this Valentine's Day I want to think about them and how grateful I am to have them in my life.

To the women I've known every second of my life. Happy Valentine's Day!

Mom, you love me unconditionally no matter what type of mood or situation I'm dealing with. I can't remember a moment when you weren't there for me, not one moment! I don't think many people can say that about one particular person. You are my ultimate Best Friend.

Sister, I'm a strong independent person because you showed me the way. Though you may not believe this but I was always watching you. I saw you achieving your goals and making life happen for you. As a kid, I wasn't quite prepared to follow in your footsteps (just yet), but you kept on me. You opened doors for me and now I'm opening doors for myself.

To the woman I consider my best friend forever. Happy Valentine's Day!

I've known you well for the last 13 years of my life, all of which you've never stopped making me laugh. We will be friends forever and I know this in my heart. We don't have to talk all the time or see each other but when we do, it's like we've never been apart. You will always be my favorite person to dance with.

To the women at work. Happy Valentine's Day!

You ladies make my day shine! You are my sisters, my aunts and my cousins. I laugh with you (and at you), I cry with you, I share my secrets with you and I adore each of you. Even when working long hard hours, you make my days go by so fast. You are my Chicago family.

To my Chicago women. Happy Valentine's Day!

We dance, we run, we improvise, we kayak, we climb, we sing, we drink, we eat, we play volleyball, we talk about boys non-stop, we spend countless hours shopping, we laugh, we do it all. You gals are so special to me and I'm so happy I've met each and every one of you.

THE END! Happy Valentine's Day!