February 14th, 2012
A Few Thoughts on Possibility and Perspective for Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, Lovelies!
I hope that you’re having a great Valentine’s Day- but truthfully this day that can be a bit stressful, no matter what your relationship status is. Especially if you work in a restaurant, I bet! So in the middle of this celebration of romantic loooove, let’s set the roses and candle light aside for a moment in favour of two other kinds of love that are some of my faves…
“Creature” Love
If you have pets, there’s something amazing you can do to express how much you love your creatures today. Please take a few minutes to order a Free Pet Safety Pack from the ASPCA. By filling out a quick form, they’ll send you a window decal that you can put at the entrances to your home or apartment that will give fire and rescue workers the names of your pets & let them know how many are inside in case of emergency. It takes very little time and could save a life that might be overlooked in an emergency. Sharing this service is an unofficial Valentine’s Day tradition on my blog, and it’s a great way to show your creatures some life altering love! :)
“Wow What A World!!” Love
It can be really easy to get wrapped up in expectations around holidays like this, and even just in the day to day stress we all have. If you can, put some headphones on and watch the following video- it’s time lapse footage of the milky way, taken at Mt. Ruapehu, NZ. It’s a beautiful reminder of how small we really are, and of how huge the universe is! There is so much possibility and beauty out there- don’t forget to be swept away in it & celebrate how incredible that is :)
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Let’s be kind out there today- Happy Valentine’s
xo, k.
That video was truly awe-inspiring, thanks for sharing it!
Its great to see some alternate takes on valentines, so many people complain about it being a fake commercial holiday or exclusive of some people, but to look at it from your point of view lets it be a day for us to make a point of remembering how wonderful the world can be! Very though provoking stuff!
Rachx
I got the ASPCA safety pack for my cat a few years ago! I absolutely love that they offer that.
kyla, your hair is SO pretty! you’re making me miss my fire engine red hair…
First, yay New Zealand on your blog, obviously. And secondly, your hair is looking great! The colour and style are so pretty.
That video is stunning. It’s so wonderful to see part of my own country in a fresh way.
Thank you for linking to that pet package! Ordering one right now!
Ahhhhhh so lovely. I am totally feeling these types of love, especially love of our wonderful world, yeah we could all do with a day to love the greatness of the universe. Thanks for this :)
Oh my goodness, lady. You hair leaves me breathless. So lovely! xo
oh, the photo of puppy is way too adorable
Love this post. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Wow, I’ve never heard about that pet safety pack – Thank you!!!
And these are two of my favorite kinds of loves :) Happy Valentine’s!
I still have my ASPCA decal kit from when you blogged about it a year (or two?) ago. Creature love is some of the best kind of love if you ask me. I spent 10 minutes last night cuddling with Jack.
Wishing you a lovely Valentine’s Day as well! <3
Good reminders! I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, usually.
…but. We’re looking at adopting pup #2 today, so we may be sharing love in a whole different way this Valentine’s Day! ;)
I love this. I think there is far too much emphasis on romantic love on Valentine’s Day – my mom always taught me that you should also remember to show your love to friends, relatives, etc. on V-Day! It also makes the day a lot more fun and a lot less full of pressure.
Also, thank you for the email heads-up about “Hope Dies Last”! I can’t wait to read it! :)
Lovely post…your dogs are adorable!
Oh by the way – your hair looks great! The new bangs are very cute!!
Gorgeous video. I love those reminders. Have a happy day!
Such a sweet and nice reminder! Thanks for the pet link too!
Thank you for sharing about the pet safety pack from the ASPCA! I just ordered one to protect my two dogs. I love that this is your tradition for Valentine’s day. I like to think of Valentine’s Day as more of a giving and sharing love day, instead of a romantic love day. So I hope that you have a love filled and very Happy Valentine’s day.
Whoaaa this is sooo beautiful! I watched it and it really had the effect you said. It an amazing work! Have a nice day Kyla!!
Valentine’s Day is one of my FAVORITE holidays! Jen and I do something that’s “us” – we don’t follow any type of norm. We go with what we love and what we love about one another. Kinda like a day to celebrate love, even though we do every day of every year!!!
I do LOVE that you mention creature love and world love. I agree that both are absolutely AMAZING!!! I’m a h-u-g-e animal lover and a bit of a hippie, hehe.
Oh yeah, I forgot about those pet safety stickers, great idea!
This is beautiful. :)
1. I want to give that dog big kisses.
2. Montana is a beautiful place. I recommend Flat Head Lake if you have never been there!
3. I love the stars. We do not get to see them all the time living in the burbs.
Happy Valentines Day!
Is your hair fuchsia now instead of the red? It looks like it in the photo.. and I love it!! Thanks so much for sharing the ASPCA pet safety pack
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pet safety pack information. I don’t have a pet in my apartment at the moment, but I plan on adopting within the year. I will definitely remember to order the decal when I do!
Happy Valentine’s day Kyla! Coming from a single lady, thanks for the love-day perspective. :)