February, either the best month of the year, or to you it’s the dreaded single awareness holiday. Why is there so much pressure for this day? It is just a day! People jump into relationships so they wont be alone or they expect some magical night. Don’t get me wrong, I remember what it’s like, the perfect date, the perfect guy and the perfect goodnight kiss, but all in all this day should be about spending it with the person or people you love. Try not to focus on an elaborate gift or material things. I hear so many stories where couples end their night mad because expectations weren’t met or special enough for them. Yes, fancy things are nice but if you’re lucky enough to have that special someone relax and just enjoy being with them! If you’re on the opposite side of this day where things are complicated or you’re single, make the best out of it. You should never feel ashamed for being you and being independent. I have a ton of single friends that deserve to have the best and they haven’t found them yet but their time will come! Life is too short to focus on what you don’t have. Stay positive and try and focus on what you do have! Last year my roommate/best friend and I went to see a double feature at the movies. It was the perfect night, totally relaxed and chill. I was so happy when I had got back from a long day and she had gotten me candy, a six pack of Mike’s Hard Lemonade and a balloon, it was the best. Feeling appreciated and loved by my friends is one of the greatest feelings. In college unless you’ve met the love of your life, your friends are the next best things. I have so much love always around me from some amazing people. I seriously don’t know how I would have made it through college without them. The hard ships, the school stress, the guy problems all could not have been overcame without the people I call my truest, closest friends.
College has given me the opportunity to meet so many different and exciting people. It has given me the chance to get closer to my high school friends who came up here with me and overall has taught me how to tell the bad/fake friends from the good/best friends I have now. With all this in mind, so what if you don’t have a date this V-day? Take the girls or the guys and go see a movie, go to dinner and have a blast! No one can make you feel bad about yourself, only you can do that. Stop being depressed and frustrated and know that God has a plan. Stay on the right track and follow the path and wait for your happy ending. It will happen until then don’t take everything so seriously and have a great Valentine's Day!
