Old Frienships, New Life, and Many Things in between

A note, before I begin. The topic of this blog was inspired by the writings of Dr. Sara. Sara wondered if valentine’s day was only for celebrating romantic love. Must the day only be about a significant other?

Well, I subscribe to Sara’s conclusion—if we’re celebrating love, we might as well celebrate its diversity and universalism. From old friendships to new life—and between, romance and role models, and maybe the activities we love, and—what the hell—maybe your dog, and if you’re feeling particularly groovy, maybe nature or humankind in general [resists the urge to end this sentence with “man”].

The fact is that today made me realize that I have a lot to be thankful for: the good, best, most amazing set of friends that anyone could ask for. A wonderfully thoughtful boyfriend who always tolerates my lateness and bakes a mean sugar cookie (and his feast-making family). The spirit-boosting feeling that someone is watching out for me, that the soul of some guardian and I are someone connected. The band of psychos that make up the Young Actor’s Company, always teaching me about the art of collaboration. A classroom of 40, waiting for me across the Atlantic. And of course, my family, who brought a brand new baby cousin into the world today.

LOVE is not about chocolate or flowers or hearts that say “be mine.” It’s about the synthesis of feelings you can have for just one person—affection, respect, and probably quite a few you can’t quite find a name for. Which is why we are all capable of loving so many people. And that is worth celebrating.