Caribou Ponderings

So I'm at Caribou; another typical Friday! I'm trying to get a lot of homework done by my mind keeps wandering. I am actually thinking about Valentine's Day right now. I think everyone should have a Valentine, even if they don't like Valentine's Day or just don't celebrate it or anything. Everyone should know that they are loved! I hope all my friends know that they are important to me and that it doesn't matter if they have a guy getting them flowers or someone special to go out to dinner with. Loving yourself comes first! it took me a long time to realize that you need to love yourself first and I am actually very happy with myself now. Valentine's Day should be a day to celebrate how great the people are in your life! Without my friends and family, I would not be where I am today. So just know that each and every one of you are loved!
I am excited to celebrate with Zack this year. The last couple years I haven't celebrated really which is fine, this year will just be different. We are going to Kincaid's for dinner on Sunday so that we can both work Saturday night and make a little money :) My parents are coming into see me so I am very excited about that!
Right now at Caribou, there is also a homeless man sitting across from me. He came in with a suitcase and a face mask on to keep him warm. He is VERY skinny and just looks content to be sitting here in a warm place. In one of my classes at school we are talking about homelessness and I also just read "The Glass Castle" which is a very good book. I feel like I understand homelessness more now and am more aware that not everyone has a warm place to sleep at night. He just gave up his seat to a mother and her son and moved somewhere else. I realize how blessed I am and how I should reach out to others more. I want to get more involved in volunteer work and putting myself out there. I hope that when I graduate I will be able to spend more time doing that.
Alright time to get back to homework before another busy weekend at the restaurant...
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! And remember... YOU ARE LOVED!!