HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

In love the other is important; in lust you are important. In lust you are thinking how to make the other your instrument; in love you are thinking how to become an instrument yourself. In lust you are going to sacrifice the other; in love you are going to sacrifice yourself. Love means giving; lust means getting. Love is a surrender; lust is an aggression. Love grants in a moment what toil can hardly achieve in an age. ♥

 Gifts from a few co-workers ♥

I am in Hattiesburg, having departed Meridian at 7:00, this evening, we made it time to attend a Valentine's Dinner. We will stay over to do some shopping at a few places we do not have in Meridian, before driving back. This has been an amazing day. Can you feel the L♥VE?

I love Valentine's Day and have since I was a little girl. I cannot imagine any lady who would not want a Sweet Valentine. Last night I was gifted a precious gift and a nice dinner. It was a perfect end to Valentine's Day. I L♥VE my Valentine!

These are the bracelets my Mom ordered for me, after I made a comment that I would love a set for spring/summer. They are big and bold, each being iridescent. They do not photograph well. They are much prettier in person. Somehow, it does not surprise me that she would order these for me, because my Mom loves me and she is always doing little things to bring a smile to my face. These made me smile! She hinted the other gift(s) would bring an even bigger smile. I do not doubt that.

So, my Mom was right, her next gift(s) brought me a bigger smile. On Valentine's Day 2011, she gifted me two watches, the same style as the watches in the photographs above, but in a gold tone and a silver tone. I cannot count the times women, as well as men, complimented my watches. Some will grab my arm to get a better view. It still happens to this day! I will mention to my Mom how everyone loves the watches she gifted me, last year. Well, knowing the are my favorite watches, she looked them up to see if they were still available, and they were, but there were these other two colors - gunmetal and white. I wear a lot of black, gray, silver and spring and summer are pretty much here, as we have an early spring, so she ordered these for me. I had no idea they had other colors, but so glad they did!

Since so many have asked, "Where did you get your watch?" I will share with you, all. These are designed by Melania Trump (the Donald's wife), and she has jewelry line on QVC. These particular time pieces are called "Trump Tower." They really have held up well, I have worn these most days, except when I wear my pink, blue or tan leather watches, and they look as good as the day I received them in 2011. I would not tell you this were it not so. Now, time will only tell how these other two will hold up. No pun intended.

I could not ask for a more loving and thoughtful Mother than the one God chose for me. I L♥VE you Mom! And thank you and everyone for my lovely Valentine's gifts.  

ELB

2012