This date every year (just in case you've been living under a rock for... ever, it's Valentine's Day), there is no running away from romance. It dominates the airwaves, social media, magazines, tv, movies, etc.
I like to think that this is the one day that you'll recount the day you met your love, the journey that you took to get to where you are today, the experiences that you've gone through to know that this is true love. Maybe I'm idealistic but love tends to sweep you off your feet.
I can't say I've had too much luck in the love department. Truth be told, it has not been too kind to me. When I see my friends getting married, having kids, getting engaged, or just spending the day with their other half, it always makes me envious. All I wanted was someone to care for and who'd care for me in return.
Over the years, I realised I know who I am and what I want and I no longer seek what I did.
But in a twist of fate, a pleasant gift (in the human form) was presented to me in the most unexpected way that I can possibly imagine. I never thought it would transcend past our physical proximity but three months later (and counting!), he still amazes me by his kindness, thoughtfulness, playfulness and so much more.
Everyone says "don't fall in love when you know there's a deadline. don't fall in love when he's more than 8,000 miles away. don't fall in love if you're not sure. don't don't don't."
Who's to say when or why you shouldn't fall in love?
Because when it comes down to it, your heart is gonna do whatever the hell it wants. It's not going to listen to your head ALL THE TIME and at some point, the magic of love will hit you. Even the most brilliant people have been known to drop all common sense when it comes to love.
So here's my take (in the generic sense and in the personal sense towards that special one): Fall in love because your heart will lead you to it even if your head says otherwise. Fall in love deeply and intensely. Fall in love despite of all of it because who knows? He/She just may be that exception after all.
Even if it proves otherwise, better to have loved and lost than not at all right?
So despite my brain telling me one thing and my heart beating down the other path, I guess I'm finally admitting this.
You were the sweetheart I never thought existed, the perfect balance of yin and yang that always makes me smile. I love that you let me in to your life. I love that you're my imperfect perfection. I love that God thought it was right for us to meet and carry this on the way it did. Above all, I love you.
hugs,
Nora
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