Secret Valentine

--by brighteyes, posted May 20, 2007

In my 20's I lived with a roommate for over seven years. She never dated nor had a boy friend (though she had one all through high school). I felt bad since I was going steady for most of the time we lived together and knew she'd get sad at times, having no special guy to celebrate and share with and have it reciprocated.

I am a big believer is celebrating birthday, holidays, giving gifts, sending cards, smiling at strangers, saying thank-you, counting your blessings & giving to charity. I became inspired after reading Randam Acts of Kindness.

Anyhow, we both love chocolates .. I mean the "really, good stuff" that is so expensive.

When I moved out with my fiance, I decided to become her Secret Valentine. Every Valentine's Eve, I would place a different chocolate surprise and a special card in her mailbox signing it your "Secret Valentine".

I did this for years and years until I moved away and though she never mentioned it, I knew it brighten her day and made her feel special.

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Posted by brighteyes
May 20, 2007
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EYEMKNOWSYKO wrote: Love this.
I have a similar story.
Very sweet!

lovebug wrote: I could only wish I was more like you, celebraing birthdays, holidays, sending cards, I always have thought myself odd, out of step with the mainstream of society, but I have learned to like myself inspite of my flaws. I do smile at srangers, give gifts, and donate to charity. Charity is a word I had to lookup in the dictionary, it does have several meanings. Never in my 60 some years did anyone ever tell me it meant LOVE, but then I have to admit I never ask what it meant. Better late the never is my motto.

brighteyes wrote: LoveBug...every kindness is special and DOES NOT need to involve money...know you are loved and special as you are....I am going to remember your comment on charity= love...great thought. I really like the word generosity better than charity but if everyone did what they could and shared this world would be a much better place....
SMILES, Brighteyes

afriendlysmile wrote: Hi brighteyes

The thought of having a secret admirer can give such a boost to a persons life.

Thank you for caring.

Afriendlysmile :)

absaransh wrote: don't ever get involved for there is no comparison with the melancholy n bliss it accompanies wid. it may seem to be a bit outof this world talk but it is true.

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