hey february,

i am really glad you're here.

because you're here, i'm one step closer to warmer weather. february, you're the underdog month.

you're the month it's still really cold and people are pissed about that, and nothing really great happens except valentine's day and the fact that you have substantially less days.

how do i feel about your one holiday, february? it's awkward, but in a very endearing way. much like yourself. like, your holiday is really cute and i like the decorations and candy and stuff. but i don't really like having to fit into one the 3 major groups of the impending valentines day:

revolting because i'm single (i don't wanna do that because i still think it's cute and i can make heart-shaped cookies and cupcakes and use my really adorable valentine's sprinkles)
feeling like i need to make plans (i don't really want to be romantic because it's a day you're supposed to be romantic, weird)
or actually having plans (because if i do, it'll probably be awkward plans unless it's making heart-shaped cookies)

you're pretty swell, febs. you're like the beginning of the end of winter, so i can still try to enjoy the cold while it's here but also look forward to the fact that after you're gone spring is JUST around the corner. you're the second-to-last long haul. if i get through you - working hard in classes, and sacrificing my weekends and bits of sanity at gladiola girls, and continuing with my journey of being healthier (see national body challenge, and my post "real" on what i think it means to be healthy) - i'll be well on my way to a semester stabilized in healthy habits, good grades, and all around happier sam crowder! the outcome of hard-work february will be rewards and benefits!

we can do it together, february.

so thanks for being here so soon. hope you go by fast. in a nice way. i'll still try and enjoy and make the most and work hard during each one of your 28 days.

love always and forever especially on valentine's day,
sam xoxo