good deeds ~ valentine's day!

today's good deed is pretty simple and probably pretty obvious:  show someone some LOVE!

it's not rocket science, but it is life changing... 

a hug,

a compliment,

a gift,

an act of service,

or

some undivided, quality time and attention,

...all are great ways to share the love!

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i'm not sure how it happened, but our culture tends to focus on love as being most important when shared between romantic partners, but that's just not true! there are so many types of love in life - family, best friends, our passions & interests, and love for ourselves, to name a few.  so even though valentine's day has become just another commercialized holiday, let's use it as a reminder of ALL the various types of love you have in your life. celebrate them, thank the universe for them, and make your appreciation for those people known.  don't forget to share the love with yourself too!  we can really only properly love and accept love from others when we first know how to love and appreciate ourselves.  and no matter what you were taught growing up, please know that splurging on yourself, treating yourself to something special, or putting your needs first IS a good thing to do!  it's not selfish, it's healthy.  you should have your well filled up so high it's overflowing!  only then can you have the energy and proper mindset to share love and kindness with others.

as for me?  i'm thankful for so many amazing people in my life, including all of you!  your comments always warm my heart and make me smile.  thank you so much for all of your support and friendship.  you {yes YOU} are truly appreciated!

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and on a completely different note, anthropologie just launched their new bridal line today!
you can check out bhldn {pronounced 'beholden'} here.
i hope this doesn't mean i have to do my wedding all over again... 

ps - if you live in san jose and you're wanting something fun to do, head downtown for the big pillow fight!  this used to be an annual san francisco valentine's day extravaganza, but apparently it was cancelled this year, so san jose picked it up.  enjoy it you crazy kids!