I find that I'm a little bit confused in my non-writing life, too. It just feels like something has changed since my trip to Vermont. I'm not sure if it's me that's changed or the people I surround myself with. Or maybe it's just how I feel about real life now that I see a future outside of my small town. Or maybe it's the impending holiday making me miserable. Probably a combination of everything.
What do you do on Valentine's Day? Do you go out with your significant other? Do you go out to pick up a significant other? Do you stay in and drink away your sorrows? I can't remember ever doing anything for Valentine's Day other than spending the day reading, alone. Mind you this was even when I was in a relationship. Sure, I was angry at the time because what girl doesn't want the flowers and candy? Why does it even have to be a Valentine's Day specific thing? I don't care (much) about Valentine's Day, but it would blow me away to meet a man who can appreciate me on any day of the year. I won't hold my breath though. ;)
I would like to take the time to congratulate my sister on her on year anniversary. It's not until the 9th but I'm not sure that I'll have time to come back on here. You've come such a long way from where you were a year ago. When you first came home I was so worried that we would lose you for good. Seeing you like that was terrifying, but you fought for yourself and your children. You're stronger than you know.
I love you, and I'm so proud of you.