For Valentine’s Day this year there will be no dates….or car rides…heart shaped chocolate….or kisses.  I’m getting to spend Valentine’s Day completely alone.  I have never gone out on Valentine’s Day and this year will be no exception.  Plain & Simple : it sucks.

But, I’m not going to let this one be about me.  It’s actually CHD Day.  It’s not about the Flowers, Candy, Gifts & Kisses.  It’s about making those who are unaware of what 1 in 100 babies can die from aware.  Aware that the deadliest illness to a child, one which actually ranks above Cancer, is Congenital Heart Defects.  It’s something that is near and dear to me and my hope is that one day those number will be cut in half or eliminated.  I hope that Pediatric Cardiologists realize that these CHD Babies need care well into Adulthood and that they will always need medical care of some sort.  That’s my hope.

I did pick out some cute gifts on what I’d get me if I were getting me a Valentine’s Day gift.

I have a love for cowboy boots.  I haven’t bought new ones in 6 years, but not because I need them.  I hardly ever wear them, my current ones are sitting in the top of my closet waiting for the next big adventure that I’ll have to drag them back out again.  Maybe I should mention I’ve worn them less than ten times?

You know the one place I didn’t visit in NYC….Dylan’s Candy Bar.  I seriously have kicked myself for not going while we were there.  That would’ve been a sight to see in itself.  I will definitely have to go just as soon as I make my second trip to the Big Apple.  That is something I look forward to more than anything, another trip to the Big Apple.  Just can’t contain my excitement.

I love strapless and I love dresses.  If I could afford Anthropologie on my College Girl pay, well I’d shop there constantly.  I completely love Anthropologie, I’m tellin’ ya….l-o-v-e. So yes, black strapless dresses that make a guys heart beat uncontrollably I really really love these types of dresses.

But, since I don’t have plans for Valentines Day, I’ll sit home and drink one of my favorite drinks.  I do love my Framboise…so this evening I will kick back with a bottle of Framboise, a hot bubble bath, and a good movie on the laptop.  This ends my wild evening of Valentines Day.  I’ve got my fingers crossed next year will be better…I mean things can only get better from here, right?

I’ve been indoors most of the day, but after awhile I couldn’t take it any more & took Ellie outside to play.  She looooooooves the snow.  Despite sinking into the snow, she’d hop over the “mountains” that we accumulated yesterday.  When I brought her in she had all these snow balls covering her fur, so I gave her a bath & now she’s currently running through the house like a wild woman with her Christmas Bobo.

My laptop didn’t arrive in time for Christmas.  It may get delivered tomorrow, but I have to refuse delivery since it sat in the cold all night and is now at risk for condensation.  I’m still very frustrated with UPS about this issue.  I even have to send my wine fridge back because it was shipped broken.  For now, I’m just going to save my money – spend the Amazon cash on something else & keep on going.

To recap on my 25th this year…

Overall it was a good Birthday.  I got lots of phone calls & messages.  Lots of encouragement about how 25 isn’t a big deal and could actually be a “fun” year.  Oh Joy!  Very thankful my parents didn’t put candles on the cake I got yesterday (cranberry orange coffee cake).  No writing.  No frosting.  No candles.  Yea!  No one had to alert the fire department – a great thing!

I didn’t do much today.  Roomie decided to go to Seminole to see her boyfriend & left me here.  I’m hoping I can convince her to take me out for a Mexican lunch tomorrow with a margarita.  Oh yes, I do hope.  This year was so much better than last year – 10 fold better.

Although I don’t feel any different now – I’m sure I will later on down the road as my jogging obsession grows.

I got this…

Transitioning from 24 to 25 doesn’t sound like a huge deal – but it is on paper!  Holy Cow!  It’s hard to believe a year has gone by – it seemed like it happened in the blink of an eye….literally.  I accomplished so much this year and went places I never thought I’d go (Destin, FL & NYC, NY).  I made some great friends and got another semester under my belt….only a million more to go!  I’m excited to see what takes place this year and I’m looking forward to the new things that are about to come my way.

Mom & Dad came over the night before my birthday and we had Pei Wei – one of Dad’s favorites.  They took Emmie home with them and from what I hear, Joe the Chihuahua, is doing really well with her and they just might hit it off!

Can I pleeeeease be done counting after this?  I know I said that last year, but really, pleeeeease can we be done?