Valentine's Day

I heart Valentine's Day. I know some people don't care for it. They say "Why do I need to do something for my special someone on this day? Just because society says so?" I say, "Heck yes!"

I am a gushy person. I cry easily, I hurt easily, but I love easily too. I don't mind being sentimental because it feels like in today's world, well...we're all just a little too hardened. Too jaded. Maybe I'll become jaded too when I get older but I sure hope not. We were put on this earth to ride the roller coaster of life for all it's worth.

ANYWAY, obviously with my feelings on love, V-day is a big deal to me. I love that there is one day a year when everyone celebrates it. Kirk did a great job this year, and we even spent less money than we did last year. Yay!

I'm too lazy to take pictures, but he basically got me:

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(except with pearls, which I like better)

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Now I know the bear is generally cliche, but honestly this is the first time I've ever gotten one for V-day. EVER. So to me, it's not cliche. It's sweet. Plus the bear is sooooo soft.

I did give him presents too, but I'm not going to put pictures up. :)

We had gnocchi for dinner by candlelight (gnocchi was our favorite dish in Italy, so that was nice) and then went to a party at our friend Margot's apartment. Fun, fun.

On a different note, I'm trying to decide right now about teaching certification. Should I do it in Utah? Should I wait until we get to Texas? I know that eventually I want to teach, and since I'm having a hard time finding a job, right now might be the best time...

Decisions, decisions.