Valentine’s Day is obviously quickly approaching, which for us single folks, is an unpleasant reminder that we don’t have anybody special in our lives to shower with chocolate and flowers or tickets to romantic jazz concerts.

If you, like me, are currently single and have been retweeting @colehearted ‘s tweet “Valentine’s Day is coming up!!!! What y’all getting?” “Alcohol Poisoning” here’s a list of 10 alternatives.

1. Check out your local events listings on Facebook.

There’s bound to be SOMETHING happening that doesn’t require a date. If you’re in the Missoula area, for example, there’s an Indian taco sale (yum!), a drag makeup workshop, and Beer Bingo at the Meagher Bar all happening Wednesday.

2. Valentine’s Day just so happens to fall on Ash Wednesday.

If that happens to fall within your realm of spiritual belief, consider attending Mass.

3. Go to a restaurant and see if you can get free dessert.

Look sad. Like really, pitifully, my-date-stood-me-up sad.

4. Catch up on season two of “The Good Place.”

The first season is on Netflix, so if you’ve never seen this delightfully wacky show with a cast of diverse and complex characters, hit up your local Walmart for some cheap candy and binge to your heart’s delight.

5. Pay it forward.

Maybe you’re really feeling bummed that you’re “alone” today. The best way to make yourself feel better is to do something kind for somebody else. Pay for the person behind you at Starbucks or hand out candies to people as they pass by you in your favorite study spot.

6. Dial a long distance friend.

Even if it’s just a five minute call to say hi, you’ll be reminded that you have some pretty awesome people in your life.

7. Call your mom or your grandma.

They’ll be thrilled to hear from you and will inevitably remind you that you don’t need a SO to be loved.

8. Take yourself out to dinner.

If trying to act pitiful just isn’t your thing, dress up and take yourself out to a fancy dinner. Own your singleness with confidence. Hey, you might get a free dessert anyways.

9. Go get a box of cartoon valentine’s and mail them to your friends.

Because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love mail?

10. Ignore the holiday altogether.

So maybe none of these appeal to you. That’s okay! You can always just ignore the holiday, go about your normal business, do your homework, and be in bed at a reasonable hour - which honestly, sounds just as appealing.