Greetings loyal readers! Please set down your red heart boxes of candy, wipe that candy heart powder from your lips and pull up a chair. While all of those are good and sweet, we have a few modern day twists to make your Valentine's day... and night... a little better.
The secret to a happy Valentine? Distance. Hear me out. This year, the His has to be in Maine to visit relatives while the Hers doesn't get Monday off from work. Thus: Long Distance Valentines. While I first sought pity from friends and my love alike, I have now embraced this decision.
You may remember last year, we also incorporated this Valentine's tradition of distance and traveled to Atlantic City to partake in the most memorable holiday to date. This year, we opted to stay separate and keep what's really important in focus: gifts. Kidding, kidding... but welcome.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder and Absinthe makes the heart get a bit fuzzy. Tonight I plan to pour one out to my funny Valentine and consume a well chosen bottle of wine and fabulous cheese pairing. (Riesling and Smoke Gouda, try it.) Along with those treats I will ration my heart shaped box of chocolates that was delivered today nestled snugly next to my dozen roses. That's right, Zane got me flowers! I'm not sure if it was the constant commercialism that finally got to him, or the well placed hints he may have located in his laundry, the fridge, and pinned to his coat. Either way, it brought a great big smile to my face and warmth to my heart that he planned ahead to make sure I felt loved this weekend.
This Valentine's Day it's like we're newly dating again. Anticipating the next time we'll speak, looking forward to hearing about each other's days, not having to pick up each other's dirty socks. And the best part? We still get to celebrate after he returns! So, as in true Julie fashion, it is not just Valentine's DAY, but WEEK. Or, if properly stretched out, MONTH. But don't tell Zane that. I just love any holiday that forces him to profess his undying love: tomorrow, Arbor Day, T. Hanks Giving Day. Just to name a few.
So tonight as each of you falls asleep dreaming of your one true love or can feel their chilly feet hitting yours under the cover, just know that Zane and I are happily sleeping sprawled and diagonally miles and miles apart counting down the hours until we can celebrate Valentine's Day in style just so we can report our adventure to you, dear reader.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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