Despite the fact that an overrated Hallmark holiday fell on a Monday this year, I decided I should probably turn my cynical frown upside down and embrace the things I love this Valentine’s Day. After all, I don’t have much to complain about, and plenty to be thankful for. So, here’s my list of recent things I love (in no particular order).

  1. Running without a hat or gloves (or fear that I will slip on the ice)
  2. The faint smell of spring outside this morning
  3. Watching fellow runner stop at bodega on his way home from Central Park to pick up flowers for his sweetie
  4. Chocolate caramel toffee truffles (yes, they do exist)
  5. Celo and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Grammy performance last night
  6. Quality family time and home-cooked meals
  7. Kicking Liz’s butt in bootcamp (or at least pretending to)
  8. Birthday celebrations with my favorite people
  9. Wine bar dates with sister, friend and boyfriends

And of course, my valentine (you know who you are)! In the words of Bob Marley (and because a tropical vacation is on my mind), I’ll have to say: one love, one heart, let’s get together and feel all right.

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