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VALENTINES DAY

LEARNING TO LOVE

Regardless of how long I’ve known him, or how many years we’ve been together — my heart melts at the thought of calling him my beloved..

I believe this is our 8th year celebrating Valentine’s Day as a couple, we’ve been married for 6 years and dated for 2. Yet, every passing day, I still feel like I am learning to love him in a brand new way.

Choosing to love isn’t always easy. In fact, our natural tendency is to be proud and selfish…

However, learning to love – beyond just words – has been a fun journey. There are probably hundreds of learned habits that have helped our relationship be where it is today, and there are likely thousands of others we still need to learn.

Are you in love? Here are three ways to see if you too are learning to love…

  1.  Love becomes a choice and a call to action. The thrill of a first kiss, butterflies in your stomach – these are all very raw and real emotions in the early stages of a relationship.  But as time passes, these “googly” feelings start to fade and real day-to-day life settles in. It is then that love becomes a choice, moving beyond just a phrase you say. True love becomes something you act on – even when you don’t “feel” like it. You can’t promise the feeling will be there each day, but you can promise to choose and act with love.
  2. We comes before me. To love is to serve. In today’s culture, I realize the word itself can have a negative connotation, but it doesn’t have to.  Serving the one you love means it is no longer just about you, but rather about us. By it’s very nature, love is a gift that puts into focus the unity of the relationship before the individual, placing the other person’s needs far above your own.
  3. Love is costly. That doesn’t mean spending money on dinners, gifts and flowers. Relationships reveal facts about our character and identity – these highlight the areas where we fall short. A deep rooted relationship uses the hardships and conflicts to create new unique bonds that mend future hurdles. Unfortunately, we can’t have it both ways: Being the captain of your domain while trying to fulfill the longings of love, it’s just not going to happen. A meaningful relationship demands 100% commitment, it allows an individual to lose their personal desires in favor of true unity with the one you love.

So, while you’re on this journey, enjoy the little things. Celebrate one another, choose your battles and never stop dating.

What have you learned about love and relationships? Feel free to chime in and let me know… May your Valentine’s Day be filled with joy, love and near to the ones you cherish.

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

 “Two parts of a loving whole
Two hearts and a single soul”

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SHOP A SIMILAR LOOK:

Not sure what to get your sweet Valentine? Here’s a little Valentine’s Day gift guide for her…

Yep, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and oh the sweetness it brings. Call me a sucker, but I love the cards, flowers, hearts, hugs and kisses that come with this day.

Sure, it’s easy to be a Debbie Downer and talk about how it’s a commercialized holiday created by Hallmark, and even call it a Single’s Awareness Day. Womp womp… I’d rather see the positive-side and embrace all the mushiness of the occasion. Who’s with me?

Plus, who says that it’s only a holiday for lovers? It is perfectly okay to treat your mom, bestie, or one of your gals that’s in need of a pick-me-up. Gather the ladies and have a Galentine’s Day, just enjoy it!

Whatever the case, don’t waste the opportunity to tell someone how much you care. A simple I love you, or a word of encouragement, will go a long way…

As far as gifts, you can always go the safe route and send her flowers, buy chocolate, or even get a card. But this year, may I suggest a hand-written love note and a little flair?

 

Valentines Day Wishlist

 

(Here’s to hoping my hubby will use this as his Valentine’s Day gift guide. xoxo)

SHOP THE FLAIR:

Can you feel the love that’s in the air? I can! Last week, I gave you all a few outfit ideas for a Valentine’s night-out on the town, but the question now is, where will you be wearing your fab outfit?

Here’s a Valentine’s Day To-Do list:

Valentine’s Day 2014 Miami Yacht Dinner Cruise

Where? South Beach Lady Yacht, Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
What? Show that special someone just how much they mean to you by treating them to a luxury cruise on Miami’s very own Love Boat.
When? February 14 2014; Boarding 7:15pm; Sailing: 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Paper Hearts

Where? MDC Museum of Art + Design, Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College – 600 Biscayne Blvd Miami, Florida 33132
What? Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design will present the first installment of its annual fundraiser, Paper Hearts while enjoying an evening filled with music, art and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
When? Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. 8 – 11 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Concert – Deering Estate

Where? Deering Estate at Cutler – 16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami, FL 33157
What? Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Miami at the 15th annual “Moonlight & Music” Valentine’s Day Concert featuring Nicole Henry
When? February 14, 2014 at 8p.m. (The main gate opens at 7p.m.)

A Wild Affair 

Where? Jungle Island – 111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
What? Celebrate Valentine’s Day at South Florida’s most romantic event, “A Wild Affair at Jungle Island” –featuring live music, a romantic movie, fine wine, light bites and some of your favorite animal friends.
When? February 14, 2014 7:30 – 11p.m.

Triple Threat

Where? The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
What? Enjoy the love story, Broadway classic and ballet…  as Miami City Ballet presents “Triple Threat,”.
When? Friday February 14th – Sunday February 16th

If you’re looking for something a little more low key, check out this list of restaurants with Valentine’s Day specials.

May your day be filled with love and laughter, happy Valentine’s Day!

 

SEEING RED

Am I the only one who is seeing red eveywhere? I mean, Valentine’s Day goodies were already popping up at every drug store before the clock struck midnight on January first. ;)

While love is in the air, and those around me are getting ready to celebrate their special someone, I’m here… Thinking about what I could wear if I had a special someone. So, in honor of hearts, love, candy and chocolate, I’ve put together three outfit ideas for the special day – each with a pop of, you guessed it, RED FASHION.

1. CASUAL POP

 

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