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MISSION: Secret Agent L Spreads Words of Love.
Each Valentine’s Day, I get this hair-brained idea that I can single-handedly change everyone’s notions about the holiday so that nobody feels left out. I know. Silly, right? And yet, I still try.
This year was no exception.
DATE:
Monday, 14 February 2011
OPERATIVE:
Secret Agent L
LOCATION:
various
Pittsburgh, PA
TIME:
throughout the day
It breaks my heart when I hear people feel sad about Valentine’s Day. When they feel left out. The holiday that focuses on love–the single most important thing in the world–and people feel left out? That’s just not right. And so, I take it upon myself to remind people that it should be a day about all kinds of love, for every. person. alive.
Several days ago I started prepping for my Valentine’s Day Mega Mission. I find that there is extreme power in words, and when words are both good and kind, they can change the world. (Didn’t somebody famous say that?) I grabbed some cards, some stickers, some beautiful paper, and I got crafty. And I used words to tell the recipients of my mission of kindness that I love them.
Yes. Even though we don’t know each other. Because that’s what love does. It knows no bounds.
And after I used those words and said, “Love! Love! Love for YOU!”, I got the envelopes ready into which that love would be carried.
I attempted to get up bright and early today in order to spread my little acts of love all over the city before work. But a restless night of sleep (I’ve got a rather stressful week at work scheduled) prohibited me from actually springing out of bed at the crack of dawn. Thus, my acts of kindness will be spread throughout the day. I did manage to do a few drops this morning before work, though.
I made a stop at Dunkin’ Donuts and picked up a couple dozen donuts for my co-workers. On my way out of the shop, I pretended to stop and pick up napkins at the little condiment counter. I dropped an envelope, snapped a picture, and was on my way.
I also had to get gas on my way to work, so I thought it’d be perfect to leave something at one of the pumps. But mother nature thwarted my efforts, as the wind in Pittsburgh today is gusting up to 40mph! My little act of kindness would have been swept away for sure!
So I headed towards the university where I work and decided to drop a few little envelopes there.
I plan on going off campus for lunch today, so I’ll be sure to make some more drops while I’m out. And on my way home from work, I’ll complete the rest of the mission. I simply want to spread love today, for everyone.
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day, my dear friends. And remember: you are so, so very loved. Especially by me.
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You are so awesome L! Happy Valentine’s Day. Hope the love comes back to you a hundred times over:)LA
thank you, leigh-anne! it definitely has come back to me–in so many beautiful ways!
I LOVE YOU L!
girl, you KNOW i love YOU! you rock!
Big virtual hug for you this Valentines Day! You inspire me!!
thank you, sweet friend. big hug to you, too! i am so honored to have such wonderful followers like you.
I have tears right now. It has been one of the hardest Valentines Days in many years.. but your words, your tweets and your HUGE heart have made me feel so much better and so very blessed. Thank you for all that you do and for the Love you spread!
Love always
Katie
sweet katie,
i am so sorry that this is such a difficult valentine’s day for you. i am wrapping my arms around right.this.minute. {{{hugs}}} there is love all around you, in so many ways. love love love to you from me!
Amazing you. I had the thought, but not the action. However…. there’s St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner! And. Every day is a day to show love. So. When the candy goes on sale tomorrow, guess where I’ll be? Yep, putting together my every-day-is-a-good-day-for-love gifts. Thanks for being the amazing you that you are.
girl, i love you. heart you. am thankful for you. inspired by you. amazed by you. and, yes! st. patrick’s day! mix the green from that holiday with the pink from this holiday and you have secret agent l colors! it’s PERFECT!
love love love.
Such a simple way to brighten this day for others!
Lovely. I’m sure you uplifted SO many people!
That’s for your amazing example!