Let me preface this by saying I hate Valentine's Day. My idea of celebrating the holiday is not gagging when it's mentioned.....but, I'm pretty creative, so I'll give it a whirl. - I'm still a fan of the "mixed tape" concept. Of course, it's more "burned CD's" now. But music plays a big role in my life--certain songs are inextricably linked to persons, places, or things. I always like to know which songs are connected to me in another's mind. They're cheap and easy to make, but the gesture means a lot.
- I love when people give me things I love that I rarely buy myself--spa gift certificates come to mind. Nothing like getting a massage or pedicure when you're not expecting it....
- Things that require effort and planning always tug at the heartstrings--homemade meals, handcrafted gifts, big surprises. It always means a lot when someone puts an effort to make a gift that is truly for *you*
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"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."
-Desiderata
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