Ahh, Valentine's Day. The time of year the local Walmart becomes nothing but red and pink over-sized stuffed animals with countless amounts of flowers and a big fat reminder that you have nobody to spend it with.

It can be sad and overwhelming (especially if this is the case every year) but we really are living the good life! You may be scheduled to work, and that's great -- go make that money!! You may have class all day, and that's awesome -- be thankful for the opportunity! You may be spending time with your family or have a possible Valentine's date -- go you!! You may have a girls night or a Galentine's Day planned with your gal pals -- even better! You could also be just like me and have absolutely no plans and be 100 percent okay with it.

Yes, I am single once again this Valentine's Day. Am I ashamed? NO. And if you're in the same situation, you shouldn't be either. Here are some reasons why February 14th will be rockin' this year:

1. You don't have to stress about making plans

Your significant other wants to do this, but you want to do that. It can be stressful trying to make plans. Luckily, this year we live in a stress-free environment!

2. You can do whatever the heck you want

This may mean going on a hike, catching up on a novel, having a movie marathon or dressing up like Superman and eating cereal from the box. You do you!

3. No long waits at fancy restaurants

Are you kidding? Change into your PJs, call that food in and get it to-go and enjoy a nice meal in the comfort of your own bed.

4. You get the whole house to yourself

Your roommates will most likely be out on dates, so what better time to steal all the hot water, take a nice, relaxing bubble bath and release your inner Shania Twain/Fergie?

5. You get the flowers you actually like

No more red, cliche roses. You know what kind of flowers you like and by golly, you are getting them.

6. You can eat as much chocolate as you want

With no one around to judge your unhealthy decisions, you get to eat as much chocolate as your heart desires. Time to get chocolate wasted!

7. Netflix is a forever friend

Who needs Valentine's Day when you have Friends on Netfilx? They only cost you $8 a month, they make you laugh and you don't even have to contribute to the conversation.

8. Most importantly, your real friends will still love you just the same February 15th

What's the point in celebrating "love" only one day of the year? Your real friends love you just as much, if not more on the other 364 days. Let them know how thankful you are for them!