Ah, Valentine's day is right around the corner, and you know what that means right? Gushy, googly-eyed couples are walking around holding hands giving chocolates and balloons to each other. Gross, I know. Most people would say that Valentine's day is another day that makes them feel lonely or reminds them ten times more why they are still single. However, let me tell you, I have been single my entire life, yep no boyfriend like ever. Sad, I know, but being single has its perks, but also I get that feeling of being lonely all the time. Totally normal to feel that way, however, I have never had a Valentine, and I am not freaking out. I am totally okay with being by myself and treating myself to that chocolate at Target that goes on sale the day after.

We all know what happens in school when valentines day comes around. We all get to make those cute paper bags and decorate them with pink hearts and red glitter. Then you were expected to make like 30 valentine cards for each person in your class. Don't even think about lying to yourself and saying you picked out a "special" card just for your crush, we all did it. This is going to sound sorrowful, but I was that kid in class who went home with an empty paper bag because nobody gave me Valentine cards. Yes, of course, I would be sad when I went home with no candy or little trinkets. However, it made me mature into who I am today; I do not need to rely on useless pieces of cardboard with cute little puppies on it and a sticker.

I think if you love them Valentine's day should not be an excuse to love that person extra on that day specifically. To be quite honest, you should love your significant other every dang day of the year. I feel like "love" is tossed around a lot in our generation and we do not really understand what love is. I mean I should not be speaking about it either because I have never been in love or a relationship before but still. Love is a sensitive thing, and if you are going to say it to someone, you HAVE to mean it. Friends and best friends have told me that they love me, and honestly, do they love me? No probably not because I do not have many of those best friends or friends around anymore. If you love someone, they should probably stay around in your life and not leave you behind.

What I am trying to say is, TREAT YO SELF! Go out with some friends for valentines day. Go out to eat at your favorite place with your best buddies. Get your nails done! Stay inside watch a few movies! Netflix and eat chocolate that was 75% off at Target! Eat that ice cream today can be your cheat day! To be honest Valentine's day is a Tuesday which means I have class, so I will probably be treating it like a typical day swamped with homework and working. Happy Valentines!!!!