Hi. I'm Tracy. I'm A Hopeless Romantic
Valentine's Day is always totally disappointing. No matter what. I mean, I love husband Joe, and he gives great card (we've opted out of gift-giving...we do trip-giving instead), but I want a 20-piece orchestra; a tall and lanky someone in a tux to tap dance into my kitchen, sweep me into a waltz and end with a crescendo and a dramatic dip; a floor full of rose petals billowing toward a candle-lit dinner...fuck you, Hallmark!
It's what we all really want, isn't it? We say we're happy with a quiet dinner at home or a lovely date night, or a Trivial Pursuit slugfest, but we're just kidding ourselves, right?
I admit it. I am hopeless. I cried at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy 2. (Well, who didn't). I'm always wanting more.
But in my wise old age, I'v come to realize that I don't need the be-ribboned car in the driveway, I don't need the long lost love meeting at the airport, and I don't need the impossibly large diamond ring presented to me on the precipice of a canyon wall during a magnificent sunset. I need to stop watching so many rom-coms. No, wait, that's not what I wanted to say!
Deep breath. What I need is to recognize that I have it all. I have a loving, wonderful husband who makes me laugh (and cry). We enjoy the same things and try to do them as often as possible (that's not X-rated...get your mind out of the gutter!). I have a cozy home that I love. I live in a beautiful place. I have food on the table and friends I can count on.
I really don't need Valentine's Day. I have Every Day.
It's what we all really want, isn't it? We say we're happy with a quiet dinner at home or a lovely date night, or a Trivial Pursuit slugfest, but we're just kidding ourselves, right?
I admit it. I am hopeless. I cried at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy 2. (Well, who didn't). I'm always wanting more.
But in my wise old age, I'v come to realize that I don't need the be-ribboned car in the driveway, I don't need the long lost love meeting at the airport, and I don't need the impossibly large diamond ring presented to me on the precipice of a canyon wall during a magnificent sunset. I need to stop watching so many rom-coms. No, wait, that's not what I wanted to say!
Deep breath. What I need is to recognize that I have it all. I have a loving, wonderful husband who makes me laugh (and cry). We enjoy the same things and try to do them as often as possible (that's not X-rated...get your mind out of the gutter!). I have a cozy home that I love. I live in a beautiful place. I have food on the table and friends I can count on.
I really don't need Valentine's Day. I have Every Day.
Yeah, you're doin' alright. And incidentally, I love you.
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