Thoughts on Valentine's Day

It's that time of year again and I may possibly be one of the few people that actually enjoys Valentine's Day.  Why wallow in self pity over being single when you could be embracing it? It's not all about romantic love. Focus on your friends, focus on your famiy, focus on YOU.  Who knows you better than you? Buy yourself treats bake yourself treats! Why not relish in all the lovey dovey-ness of the day? 

Here's a playlist of some tunes to keep your spirits up:
Bad For Me-Megan and Liz
Come Back...Be Here- Taylor Swift
Cupid's Got a Shotgun- Carrie Underwood
Wanted- Hunter Hayes
Enchanted- Taylor Swift
A Thousand Years- Chrisitna Perrie
Collide- Howie Daye
Hopelessly Devoted to You- Glee Cast Version
Lego House-Ed Sheeran
Fly With Me- Jonas Brothers
Maybe Possibly-Megan and Liz
Iris Goo Goo Dolls
Little Things- One Direction
I Will Wait- Mumford and Sons
I Won't Give Up- Jason Mraz
Haven't Met You Yet- Michael Buble
Begin Again- Taylor Swift

Those are just a few (I could go on forever trust me).

Want some fun recipe  and DOY gift ideas? Watch Bethany Mota's video below!

I've really been learning this week that self love is one of the hardest things to do.  I constantly over think, I berate myself and rarely take the time to really say 'Hey, you're doing good today, go you.' I always find something wrong with what I've done.  I am never satisfied with myself.  But I've also learned that happiness within yourself is a process.  Like they say "Rome wasn't built in a day." Things won't just change.  I have to change them.  I'm not going to wake up one day and all of a sudden be confident. It's something I'm going to have to work at if I want things to be different.  This is why I want to encourage everyone to approach Valentine's Day with a smile and good attitude.  I know it's hard, especially if you're like me, but it's not impossible. We can do it.  We'll get there one day at a time, together.

Never forget the essence of your spark!
Maire