L-O, L-O, L-O-V-E

The dictionary's definition: love

love [luhv] noun, verb

1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
2. a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.
3. sexual passion or desire.
4. a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.
5. (used in direct address as a term of endearment, affection, or the like): Would you like to see a movie, love?
6. a love affair; an intensely amorous incident; amour.
7. sexual intercourse; copulation.
8. (initial capital letter) a personification of sexual affection, as Eros or Cupid.
9. affectionate concern for the well-being of others: the love of one's neighbor.
10. strong predilection, enthusiasm, or liking for anything: her love of books.
11. the object or thing so liked: The theater was her great love.
12. the benevolent affection of God for His creatures, or the reverent affection due from them to God.
13. Chiefly Tennis. a score of zero; nothing.
14. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter L.

However, love in the real world means this as well as something much deeper, at least to me and I like lists.

Love by Emily:
~ making someone special to you smile, when you can't smile yourself
~ having your dog love you no matter what and give you that snuggle you need just at the right moment
~ making new friends
~ invisible and "through the miles" kisses from your faraway loved ones
~ a hot cup of cocoa on a cold day
~ knowing you are making a difference and helping others even if it hurts you (at that moment)
~ having your heart broken to only find out that it will become a better heart
~ Grey's Anatomy marathons
~ cuddling on the couch with someone you care about and a cup of hot chocolate
~ snuggling under an electric blanket
~ DVR
~ reading an amazing book in bed
~ giving more than you get
~ knowing every word to some of my favorite movies
~ reading girly magazines in a hot bubble bath
~ having a mini worship session (courtesy of my iPod) while folding laundry
~ making new memories with people I couldn't live without
~ a good long phone chat with a friend I haven't talked to in way too long
~ random text messages
~ laughing out loud
~ getting groceries
~ giving up, but not giving in
~ Christmas break after a hell-o-rific semester
~ a new year right around the corner
~ letting out a big sigh after a long week
~ people rebuilding after a tragedy
~ old jeans fitting and looking in the mirror and smiling at what you see
~ indulging in your favorite meal after a rotten day
~ being reunited with Sadie Jane after being gone for four long days
~ being a good neighbor
~ snail mail from a friend, but not the electric company kinda friend
~ spontaneous dance numbers and song lyric outbursts
~ reconnecting with an old friend
~ making memories
~ wit and sarcasm
~ laughing out loud
~ meaningful conversations with new people
~ going to bed with a smile on my face
~ forgiving and forgetting
~ long, stunning lashes all from an awesome mascara
~ making A's and moving on, stronger and better than ever
~ starting new traditions and keeping up with the old
~ slow motion movie moments
~ family and finally understanding them
~ confusing and life changing at the same time
~ laughing until you almost pee your pants and/or cry
~ holding hands
~ hugging someone you care about
~ relaxing without guilt
~ knowing everything on my to-do list will still be there tomorrow... I don't HAVE to do it today
~ cleaning up after a sick child, pet, or friend and not thinking twice
~ hearts pounding, sweaty palms and butterflies in your stomach
~ never giving up your dreams
~ listening to your fave song and putting it on repeat
~ finding strength deep inside of you that you never knew you had
~ listening and never judging
~ a new pair of fancy shoes or a pricey bag just because
~ knowing that your family will be there no matter what