A few months ago I was with my family eating at Chick-Fil-A and I noticed an advertisement next to the counter. It said, “Make your reservations today to spend Valentines with your Love here at Chick-Fil-A. We will be serving a candlelit dinner for 2 from 5:00-9:00pm.” As we were leaving, I showed Stephanie, my…
Over the years, Valentine’s Day has brought a variety of experiences for me. In middle school, I received my first rose (a chocolate one) from a boy in my class. One year I received a dozen roses from a friend’s dog. A few years later, my fiancé surprised me by sending daisies when we lived…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re a single you may not be that excited. When I look back on my decade-full of singleness, it’s no wonder I hated Valentine’s Day. Besides what girl doesn’t want flowers or chocolate or both? So if you’re feeling alone this holiday—I don’t blame you. This…
Growing up, one of my family’s Christmas traditions was watching the George C. Scott version of A Christmas Carol. Crotchety old Ebenezer endured the presence of three frightening specters sent to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. The Ghost of Christmas Past always intrigued me the most. Flipping back through pages of time, being…
A few years back before I was married I started thinking about my daily life and all the things I didn’t do anymore. Or not very often, at least. They were activities I enjoyed that renewed me and enriched my life. But because of the busyness of work and other daily duties I felt like…
