Flowers by Cupid

I believe Valentine’s Day is for the young because they have energy; they promote endurance; they advertise enthusiasm. Their heartbreaks have been few, and expectations not nearly as unrealistic as mine.  I want to say bah hum bug to Valentine’s Day, and then I remember I was young once and looked forward to mushy cards, stuffed animals, and dime store chocolates. 

I remember all the homemade cards I received in elementary school; although I think the teachers twisted the arms of the little boys.  Nevertheless, the cards were small and colorful and innocent.  Although I am neither small (a size 8, not a size 4) and far from innocent, I can safely say I’m colorful. For the most part this Montana woman is happy and positive that the economy will improve, the interest rates will go down, and gasoline remains $1.79 per gallon.

I try each day to have FAITH and HOPE.  There are some things in this life you cannot change – you may delay paying a household bill or camouflage those “11” lines between your eyes, but sooner or later it’s going to happen.  My advice this February 2016 is:

Stand up, look in the mirror, gaze into the eyes of experience and say welcome.  Love yourself; your life circumstances; your challenges.  Tell fear and pessimism to take a back seat in the bus.   I know it’s difficult to wait for the good stuff but it’s out there and coming to you! You may be another year older; there may be an extra five pounds on your frame; you might even want to take a nap to get through the day.  But do all in moderation and never give up hope.

Women are like chocolates - some are sweet; some are nutty; some with sprinkles.  There are women you want to spend an entire day with, others just a quick cup of coffee and be gone with them.  Basically we’re a wonderful variety of flavors.  

So this year don’t wait for Mr. Right or Ms. Right to purchase a Hallmark card and dark chocolate Dove truffles.  Go buy yourself a pair of big girl red panties; get a bunch of inexpensive flowers at the supermarket; buy something that sparkles and tell yourself:

I’m not old, tired, and ready to burn out. Although there’s snow on the roof, there’s heat in my belly.