Love on Valentine's Day

2014-02-19T21:17:38Z

Posted by: pete_thomas

In order to celebrate Valentine's Day in a more nontraditional sense, I wanted to share a bit of love with a total stranger.

While I was out getting my lunch, I told the lady who was ringing up my food to put the contents of the order behind mine on my bill as well.

Valentine's Day is often frowned upon as a "Hallmark Holiday," Single's Awareness Day, or the one day where everyone is spreading love, but I say to hell with all of that. You don't need a significant other to spread love, and yes, while it doesn't need to only be on this day, the impact may just be a bit greater because of it. Think outside the box, and celebrate love in all of its forms.

Stay positive.

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2013-10-15T21:38:06Z

Posted by: pete_thomas

Nothing big; just your typical courteous, golden rules and respect others the way you wish to be respected.

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