My definition of love? Huh. That's kind of an interesting one. Love. Hmmm. Love. Okay, here's the thing. I've never had a boyfriend or girlfriend or whatever, and I don't really want one. Just not my thing. So if you want a definition for that, you are out of luck. Go ask someone else. But if you're ok with a broad answer...

When I think of love, I think of my family. They are the people in my life who I really love. They are the people who will help me when I need help. They are the people who cheer me up when I am down. They are the people who I want to be with when I am alone. When I think of love, I think of family.

But when I say "my family" I don't just mean my actual family. Well, in my case I do, because I happen to love my actual family. But not everyone does. My point here is that "my family" means people like my friends too. The people you find who will love and protect you. The family you make for yourself.

That is what love is to me. Love is being there for someone. Love is encouraging, supporting, and protecting someone. Love is talking with someone. Love is wanting the best for someone. Love is staying with someone through good times and bad. Love is being willing to die for someone.

I guess that's why I don't like that everyone thinks of red roses and chocolate kisses when they think of love. Because of course red roses and chocolate kisses are love, but love can be so much more! Love can be a car zooming home in the dark. Love can be a crowded cafeteria. Love can be pillow forts on snow days. Love can be fire and starlight and s'mores.

I just don't like the idea of having a "One True Love". Because yeah, you might love this person unconditionally. But that doesn't mean that you love them more than anyone else. You just love them in a different way. It might be a strong love, but is it really stronger than the love between friends? The love between family? Heck, even the love you have for your dog?

Maybe I'm making a big deal out of nothing. Maybe I'd think differently if I was like, 25 or something, and I had a boyfriend (ew). Maybe I'm just crazy. I just think that love is a really important thing. You could even say love is the most important thing. And I find it sad that people think some love has less worth than others.

Wow. Sometimes I'm so wise and philosophical, I even scare myself! (Kidding)

I'll finish with a Lilo and Stitch quote, because I have to finish with a Lilo and Stitch quote. "Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind."