Attention Last-Minuters: Tomorrow is Valentine's Day

Just a little reminder ladies and gents (especially gents, ahem, especially Dad), in case you forgot, tomorrow is Valentine's Day (or, if you weren't properly taught, Valentimes Day, ha).

Am I telling you to go out and spend everything you've got? Of course not. It's not all about blowing tons of money and realistically, if you haven't made dinner reservations it's probably too late now. All I'm saying is, don't forget the day. Make sure you find a way to tell your loved ones that they are loved, that's all. Simple stuff!

Nick and I are celebrating by making fondue for two. Romantic and cheesy, can't go wrong!

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Binge-ing on TV

My favourite way to watch TV these days? In large quantities. Although I do miss those days of waiting for a new episode week by week, there's something so much more satisfying about getting your paws on a whole season all at once.

We've been through lots of the goodies, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Homeland. We just finished House of Cards (and by 'just finished' I mean we've watched it all in a week). Season two is on Netflix, plus there's a British version, too. Just for the record, many of the great American tv series are stolen borrowed from the UK.

Another great one that I'd recommend is Broadchurch. It's a British series, which automatically makes it good. It's a whodunit that keeps you guessing through the series. We watched the whole series in two nights. Please do yourself a favour and watch it. Then tell me how much you liked it. Then recommend some new shows for me, ok? Thanks.

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A Touching and Thought-Provoking Article

While reading yesterday's paper, this article caught my attention. Maybe it was the ultrasound photo in the middle of the page, or maybe it was the title. Either way, it has completely struck a chord with me.

This poor man has to face the fact that his wife is suddenly brain-dead, while still hoping that her body can nourish his growing son in utero. This article reminded me of the recent situation in Texas, where an expectant mother was ended up on life support and her grieving husband had to move mountains to get the hospital to honor her wishes (which was to remove her from life support) simply because it contravenes the anti-abortion laws in the state. I can't imagine how difficult that must have been.

While I would leave such an intensely difficult decision up to the spouse (or couple, if they had discussed it) to make (you will find no judgement from me here), it really made me stop and think of what I would want if this ever happens to me. Well Nick, consider this my answer. Save the baby. Raise it and teach it how to be amazing. Love it for both of us. I can't imagine a more beautiful thing to occur out of such tragedy. I am totally inspired by Dylan Benson.

Read the full article here, check out Dylan's blog here, and donate here.

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