It's OK {Valentine}

{Sunrise over the Mediterranean. Valencia, Spain}
It's OK...
...to be relieved that you don't have a Valentine this year. Pepper would be jealous anyway.
...that your favorite part about Valentine's Day are the sweet cards from your Mom and Dad.
...that you always think of February 14th as your mother's birthday first and as Valentine's Day second.
...to have a ferocious craving for a Chipotle steak burrito bowl after you gave up meat for Lent.
...to constantly daydream about tropical beaches and drinks that are served in coconuts. 
...to wear Uggs everywhere so you don't ruin any of your other shoes in the snowy slush that covers all sidewalks and parking lots {thanks, Nemo}.
...to still wear the same slippers for five years because they are so comfy and you can't find any that are quite the same.
...to accidentally put on two different earrings and not realize it until you get to work.
...to have the best intentions to read every night. However, after a week, you are still only on page 3. Sleep always conquers.