Nothing is worse than writing a blog post, then clicking outside of the window, rushing to discard the prompt window, and then realizing you discarded the whole post you just wrote. So here we go on Try #2. To be honest, I wasn’t so in love with the first draft that I’m sad, but I am a little bummed, and that’s okay. I just wanted to make sure that I get across the point that for me this blog post is a little selfish, and that’s for two reasons:

I want to publish something that will drive some accountability on my end to tell people in my life that are important to me that I love them more in 2022.
I also feel like this isn’t discussed a ton in things that I read, watch, or otherwise seek out in other forms of content. Especially among my circles of male friends.

Now you might ask why this is important to me? Well, simply put I feel that while I was growing up I saw that you tell your family and your partner that you love them. That was pretty much it. As I’ve grown older though, I’ve continually realized that there are people beyond my family and partner that I love, so why shouldn’t I tell them that? I also realized that sharing that sentiment of love is an awesome boost in that moment. How stoked do you get when you know that someone cares about you and loves you? I personally get S T O K E D, and really have a nice boost for a little while. It’s one of those things that can turn a day around, and that’s saying something. So for 2022, I want to make sure that I tell those people in my life that I love them more. It doesn’t need to be ultra serious or intense, just something like “Hey PT, I love ya and miss you” (Note: PT is a friend’s nickname, not my physical therapist. Although the work she did on my pinky after breaking it probably has earned her some love). Here’s to sharing the love with folks who matter to us, and finally if you made it this far: Thanks, and I’m sending you some love.