February 14th

2011's valentine's day has proved itself different than any other. why? It started with a kind older man paying for my starbucks drink. He offered because it was valentine's day! I was surprised, i'm not used to daily generosity especially since we live in a world that is so self centered. I took the gesture and appreciated it. I still can't get over it and how nice it was. Good works really do pay off even if it's just your morning coffee things like this make me want to pass on the generosity, by "paying it forward".  The barista at starbucks told me he does this often this dude is def letting his little light shine.

The next thing that I came across this valentine's day when I got to my aerobics class was my best friend Brianna Guitron giving me chocolates! I totally didn't expect that. Especially since she bought me my favorite kind..she knows what's up ;) She is seriously the bestest best friend a girl could ask for and for that, I thank Jesus for blessing me with such a good friend who always puts me in my place. She never fails me and is always there for me . God definitely had a plan for our friendship to blossom like it did(:  [Blog to follow sometime soon about her]

My valentine's day continued, when I got home from school my mom had balloons,my favorite chips, a sandwich all for me! Once again i remained surprised. My mom never ceases to spoil me with stuff. She had wanted to head over to denM to get herself a pair of toms. When I was there, I came across the falling whistle that I had wanted to buy before, but it was kinda pricy. SIDE NOTE: Falling whistles are a campaign for peace in Congo. there is a was going on over there some that many are blind to. What happens when you buy a whistle?100% of the proceeds go towards rehabilitation for those who were imprisoned into the war and to fight for peace. http://www.fallingwhistles.com/story/story.html

 I decided that I would hold off on toms, which are also an amazing organization that helps provide shoes for children in need . I decided to go through and buy a whistle, my mom handed me over half the amount of the whistle. Generosity again! I was able to get the one I had wanted (: We left the store buying a pair of wedge toms for my mom  ( +1 more pair of shoes for a kid in need) and myself this lovely whistle that I plan on wearing around my neck everyday to raise awareness! "Paid it forward"

When I got home,Crebin Bergado asked me "what does it mean to have a valentine?" I really didn't know how to answer.. I said for some it's to show affection for a day and have someone get you nice things? Maybe I was being bitter about the lack of valentine--other than my mom and my bestfriend. We had been complaining about it, and I was bold and asked " well want to be my far-away valentine?" we decided that we'd draw pictures and send em to each other. This was the one he drew me! It's so epically good... mine looked like the works of a five year old (no picture to follow) left me impressed.

Overall my valentine's day turned out the opposite of what I had expected, I thought it'd be like any other day... it was fun, surprising, and lovely(: