In elementary school, everyone had a reason to love Valentine's Day. Each person in your class was required to give you a card and treat. In middle school, some people were surprised to find love letters in their locker from their secret admirer. In high school, relationships started to become more common. Eventually, college is here and people bring more attention to Valentine's Day than ever. I am here to tell you why this day is irrelevant and there should be no pressure to have a date on Valentine's Day. Being single is something to celebrate.
1. You have no reason to look nice today because there is no one for you to impress. Today you are allowed to have bed head and rock the onesie pajamas in public.
2. You have no reason to leave the house or not watch Netflix all day. I challenge you to watch an entire season of How I Met Your Mother in one day. 
3. You can eat whatever and however much you want to. Free of judgement. Three meals is too normal. Who wants to be normal?
4. The bed is all yours. You can starfish the whole thing and even roll into a large blanket burrito. Windows open or closed? I don't know but that choice is yours!
5. There is no need to be creepy with showing affection in public. Please don't hold my hand, kiss me in front of strangers or awkwardly argue over who will pay for today's activities. The absolute worst is petting each others thigh. Congrats! You have successfully dodged all awkwardness these things offer this year.
6. You don't have to feel bad about making him sit through the new romantic movie you really want to see but he clearly doesn't. The poor guy is only seeing the movie with you because he feels like he has to. You will enjoy it way more with your friends anyways.
7. Get the 'Gotta Have It' Coldstone size because no one is paying for you.
8. You save so much money. Every year the average couple spends $150 on presents. That number goes up about ten dollars every year. Yikes. Think of all of the places that money could be going. This year be your own date and buy yourself a present.
9. You get to celebrate in Ames with Tacos and Karaoke. Do you ever see someone sad with a taco in their hand or singing Karaoke?
10. You can safely assume every person in the bar tonight is available. If someone was in a relationship, there is no way they would be at the bars tonight
11. Best of all, you will definitely be home in time for Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. The reliable source of a good laugh and smile. The only real man you will ever need to be your Valentine.
