International Love Note Day

Growing up I always remember coming downstairs to find notes on the table from my mother professing her love and reminding us of the little things. As I got older, I found myself returning the gesture not only to her but in my romantic relationships as well. I realized later that I give love most through words of affirmation and gifts, so naturally, postcards, handwritten letters, and polaroid pictures with sweet messages scribbled on the back were my favourite mediums for expressing affection.

However, somewhere along the way, between emotionally attaching myself to people that didn't belong to me and overinvesting in partnerships that weren't built to last, I left myself behind — something I vow to never do again. So, on this #LoveNoteDay, I'm writing them to myself as a reminder of my essence and validity. 

I'll just leave them here for anyone else who may need these gentle reminders too.

Love you.