Choi, I have just cheated on my friends. I apologize to my friends who follow me on the blog and other social sites. They haven't seen this post yet because I'm saving it for Friday's podcast. Anyways, I have a feeling that there's someone here who needs to read this today. You.

It's that time of the year when they rub it all in your face. Valentine this, valentine that! You feel like your life is the worst there is. "Why am I single?" "Am I that terrible?" "Why am I so lonely?" "When will I fall in love. . .again?" You keep beating yourself up. Oh dear, this post is for you. It's quite a long article, but it's worth it. I know exactly how you feel because I've been there too.

Fall in Love with Your Life

Falling in love is divine. It awakens the heart to the best part of life. Each day comes with boundless opportunities for you to to open your heart and fall madly in love with your life.

There are people, places and things (evuls) that try to steal the joy, hope and love in your life. Don't let them. I find that through the articles I write, the critical piece of advice I give is to be in charge of your emotions. There are bad news here and there, but I choose to be deaf to them. And I decide to hear and share good news only. You can wake up everyday and decide to fall in love with the life you have been given. Yes, you can!

#1: Get Excited

Get excited about everything. Rejoice in all of life little wins. Appreciate the "little" miracles in your life everyday. Celebrate little victories. Life is fun when little things excite you. I celebrated my one year work experience some days back with a bottle of Fayrouz. Lol.

#2: Try Something New

New is excitingly interesting. Anything new is an adventure. Go on adventures. Try new food. Buy new clothes. See new places. You know, seeing new places from Oshodi Heritage Park to Badagry beach over to the cinemas can create the most amazing discoveries. Go to the South, the east, the west, the north (*coughs* Nigerians be careful about that sha). Learn new skills. Get new looks. Meet new people. Dare to do something new.

#3: Show People Your True Colour

See ehn, life is too short to come and be pretending pretend to those that don't matter. Express your opinions. Be yourself. Don't hide who you truly are from anyone. Let them love the beautiful and the ugly part of you. Accept yourself. Be confident. If you pretend to be a superstar to 'A', and a jerk to 'B', who would you be when you meet 'C' who happens to be a friend to 'A' and 'B'? Big question mark there!

#4: Always Smile

A smile can brighten your face, your day, and your life. When you smile, it draws people closer to you. It opens your heart to love. Never ever step out without a smile. And laugh uncontrollably whenever you have to. Well, I can permit you not to smile when you're asleep, in the toilet or arguing with your landlord. Lol.

#5: Follow your dream

I'm one of the few people who put dreams before romance. You can fall in love with someone, and that someone might not love you right back. But when you fall in love with your dreams. . .my oh my. . . it loves you right back. Your dream is a life-long romance you will always need to strive for. It can be that kind of lover that brings you joy every single day of your life. Ever thought about finding the one of your dreams? Yeah, they come along when you're on the path of your dreams.

#6: Love Your Body

Part of falling in love with your life is loving your skin and eveything about you. If you have a flat stomach, or a pot belly, love it. If you have a beautiful silky hair, or a curly-kinky-comb-breaking hair like me, love it. If you have a glowing fair skin, or a shinning dark skin, love it. Fall in love with you because you are amazing, incredible and super-awesome.

#7: Love and Respect People

Respect is a building block for love. Don't let heartbreak control your attitude towards people. Give them the benefit of a doubt. Respect people, and get respected. You can't fall in love with your life if you don't respect, love and care about the people in it. Erm, before I forget, put away your phone when you're with people. It's annoying how you would be having a conversation with someone and they're clicking on their phone (I can be so annoying, I do that too). *press stop button* Let's stop! Enjoy the moment.

#8: Spend Time with Friends and Family

These are the best gifts in life - family and friends. Spend valuable time with those who value you and bring out the best in you. Wait, you've got no friend at the moment. Huh? That's not true. Don't let your friendship fade. Visit old friends. Love them and fight for them. Never trade the opportunity to spend time time with your family, and those who have become family.

#9: God

Diaris God o! I have a good reason for not putting this up as #1. You will agree with me that this is the most important part of life. God is love. You cannot have love without God. Make God the centre of your life. And every other thing (including a life partner, children and money) will fall into place.

#10: Fall in Love Everyday

Yes. You can fall in love every day. Do #1 through 10 and you can be happy and be in love with your life! Being single or lonely on Valentine's day can be rocked without romance. You can look into the mirror and see that your heart is radiating with love. You have a choice to open your heart and experience love. See Feb 14 as an avenue to fall in love with your life over and over again.

Sweetheart, go rock and love your life!

Happy Valentine!


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