Can’t even explain how good it feels to have a Valentine’s date locked in so early in the month. I’m not too proud to admit that it’s been a while since things have played out so nicely. And lest you think I’m one of those girls who just can’t exist without a man, I swear, I’m not! It’s just that on this particular holiday, I do like to have a date. Particularly one I actually like quite a bit. Yes, I did the asking, and Colby did the accepting, and then I did the blushing and he did the smiling, and all was right with the world.

And, to reiterate, I’m feeling good. Great, actually. I do feel I should mention two things I learned today, however. First, I learned about Busy Season. Busy Season is when accountants are working frantically night and day in preparation for April 15^th. In all my romantic plotting over the last few weeks chasing “that-cute-guy-from-accounting,” I’d sort of forgotten what accountants actually do. The second thing I learned today was that not all accountants are cute guys in charcoal suits and well-shined snaffle-bit shoes. Some accountants are slinky, green-eyed redheads in three-inch heels and too-tight, in my opinion, sweaters. Their names are Sophia and the sight of them perched on the corner of your Valentine’s desk is enough to knock the wind right out of you.

But honest, I’m not jealous. Who cares that Colby and Sophia will be locked in the office together until midnight every night for the next two months? Not me. Really. But there’s no harm in investing in a little insurance, right? By which I mean, the Warm at Heart Chemise in hot (and I do mean HOT) pink. Just the thing to be wearing over coffee at my place on Sunday morning. (Psst…looking for something to wear to breakfast yourself? Just order any chemise by Feb. 10 and use discount code SECRET15 to receive 15% off your order! But don’t tell anyone—this offer is only for my inner circle. What are friends for?) Now who’s afraid of the big bad Sophia?