We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. As a matter of fact, if you ask my husband what date it falls on, he probably wouldn’t be able to tell you.And I like it that way.
Why? Because he believes we shouldn’t cherish each other on only one day out of an entire year. We have a special ritual that I believe will keep us happily married all the way into the fairytale sunset.
Each morning, and at different times throughout the day, my husband will ask, “Is there anything I can do for you?” And, after my either yes or no reply, I ask him the same question.
Beyond the obvious and tangible benefit of having a quick errand run or a particular meal prepared, offering to do “anything” for each other is a constant reminder of why we got married in the first place. Love and devotion. And I’ll take that over a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers any day.
This is the kind of support that writers so desperately need—especially writers who are juggling a household: children, domestic responsibilities, and those who work outside of the home as well. The encouragement and support of a loving spouse helps make what we do possible.
So, today, take a break from the computer. Hold up a quick “one-minute” index finger to quiet your chatty characters, push the freelance querying aside, and spend some much needed couple time with your significant other.
If you are single, this is the perfect time to treat yourself to a break. Do something today that makes you blissfully happy. Whether you have fun with good friends or take some quiet time to nurture your soul, be good to yourself.
The writing will be waiting for you tomorrow.
BLOG LOVE
I’d like to thank all of the ladies who offered to promote my memoir, The Break-Up Diet, on their blogs today!
Please stop by and show them some traffic love and read what they are all about. It's a wonderful and diverse group of ladies with so many great resources to share. Check out their links below.
Allie Boniface http://allieboniface.blogspot.com/
Angelique H. Caffrey http://recessforwriters.blogspot.com
Sue Donckels http://inkbridge.blogspot.com/
Valerie Fentress www.valeriefentress.com/index.php/blog/
Jennifer Flatten http://jelf-writes.com/author/jelfwrites/
Sarabeth Gordon http://nothpnowmommy.blogspot.com
Cher'ley Grogg http://www.freewebs.com/cherley/index.htm
Cathy Hall http://cathychall.blogspot.com
Irvina Kanarek http://honestchitchat.wordpress.com
Chynna Laird http://www.ctlaird.bravejournal.com
Tammie McElligott http://tammiemcelligott.blogspot.com
Anne-Marie Nichols http://www.thismamacooks.com
Cherie Redinoz www.over-it.blogspot.com
Debbie Ridpath Ohi http://www.inkygirl.com (interview)
Lea Schizas http://branchesoflife.blogspot.com/
Nancy Sharpe http://nancysharpe.blogspot.com/
Luann Womack http://foodhistories.blogspot.com
Sandra Vilar http://ssserenity.blogspot.com
Thank you, ladies, for making this a fun and interesting promotion!
Thanks for the "link love" and congrats on your memoir!
ReplyDeleteAngelique
Congrats on your book! Again :-)
ReplyDeleteA couple of people mentioned this same concept to me, which I'd never really thought about before. If someone loves you, they treat you well all the time, not just 2/14. I think most of us would rather have it that way.