I love Valentine’s Day. Yes, I do. I love the pre-packaged goodness that oozes red everywhere. I love the Hallmark cards and the overpriced chocolate. I love the whole mood and atmosphere. Sure, I don’t buy into the fact that you need one day of the year to prove you love someone, but I still love the fact that a day like this exists.

And as someone who loves Valentine’s Day and loves the world and pretty much is in love with everything around me, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day. And for those of you who are hanging around moping at the fact that you’re alone yet again for another February 14 (it’s a common occurrence in my life, don’t worry) I say… smile. And love. You don’t need to be with someone to share your love today — whether it is your love for the way the sun reflects off the side of your car door, or your love for the way the barista at Starbucks pours your morning brew, or your love for the way the snow sounds as it crunches under your feet. So smile: it’s Valentine’s Day.

And on that overly mushy (I don’t know what has gotten into me recently) note, I leave you with one of my favorite postcards I saw on PostSecret this week. And check out all their Valentine’s-themed postcards this week.