Happy Valentine’s Day! I have no idea about the history and origin of this day but I always knew I loved it. The stores are paraded with heart-shaped balloons and chocolate boxes and most everyday household products are temporarily tinged pink. I love how love is in the air, but more importantly, I just love how my birthday was the very next day. It felt like the fun wasn’t over after the 14th, and it was great to get discounted decorations for birthday parties! I rarely did anything special for Valentine’s Day so I never cared if I didn’t have someone to share it with because I looked forward to my birthday instead. But for the past six years, Valentine’s Day has changed and it was no longer all about me. It was about me and my boyfriend, Philipp. When people first ask me about having a boyfriend, they’re always surprised when I tell them that he lives in Germany. Then I get the next question every time: How did you guys meet?
