\Ah yes, Valentine's Day is around the corner. It's time for chocolates, flowers, sappy cards, couples being gross and over-sized stuffed animals. If you have someone to share this holiday with, then there's a good chance that you'll have a lovely and romantic day. However, for us singles, it can easily be a day of self-loathing, sadness and jealousy. Dear singles, just because you're single on Valentine's Day doesn't mean you can't have fun! You can have just as much fun as those people on dates are having.
1. Buy yourself flowers and chocolates.
Go ahead, spoil yourself. If no one else is going to do it, then you might as well -- they'd probably get you the wrong kind anyways. Just go out and find the biggest bouquet of flowers and the biggest thing of your favorite chocolate, you deserve it. Also, let's not forget that on February 15th all chocolate is half off!
2. Sleep in.
Catch up on some sleep that you're probably in great need of. Nothing says loving yourself quite like sleeping in does.
3. Book a massage.
Treat yo self. Book the best massage that you can afford and let yourself unwind and relax for a little bit.
4. Go shopping.
Buy yourself that one thing that you've had your eyes on for forever and then some. Even if you can't buy yourself anything, window shopping is a pretty great stress reliever.
5. Take yourself to your favorite restaurant.
Food, it is the way to anyone's heart. Go to your favorite place, get your favorite meal and have no regrets.
6. Go out with your friends.
Instead of staying at home sulking about how no one is in love with you, gather up a few of your other single friends who love you and enjoy the day or night with them.
7. Watch a crappy rom-com and make fun of it.
A few I have seen really bad reviews on are, and are not limited to: "You're So Cupid," "Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World," "Relationship Status: It's Complicated" and "My Sucky Teen Romance."
8. Make yourself attractive.
No, not in hopes of attracting someone. Just make yourself attractive for you and flaunt it! And don't be afraid to look in a couple of mirrors as you walk by, enjoy the view.
9. Go to an animal store and play with all the puppies.
Seriously, if playing with small furry puppies doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will. I mean, look at this! I couldn't not smile if I saw this!
I know personally that I'll be enjoying No.1, No. 2 and No. 7. If we're being honest here, just between you and me, I'd almost rather be doing one of these things on Valentine's Day than a date. Regardless of if you have anyone to spend the day being romantic with or not, don't let the holiday get you down! You can have an amazing time if you allow yourself to have one!
