I hate to be cliche, but I'm trying to figure out what a single girl does on Valentine's Day. I'm kind of over being embittered about the holiday. When I was not single, I had a great time celebrating it with the one I got all ooey-gooey over. But those days are gone; and now I know that if you've got somebody to love, then hey, why not celebrate by drinking wine, having a roll in the hay, dancing 'neath the stars, et al. I give you my blessing.
Now, back to me. Here's what I don't want to do on February 14: I don't want to feel bad about myself. Wallowing is not good for a gal's complexion. Again, I see no point in hating on V-Day. It is what it is; it's here to stay; what good will it do if I throw a little pity-party for myself (because, oh my god, it's just so rough being single, it's like the saddest thing in the world, I'm just one step above being a starving orphan).
I'm just thinking about treating myself really well on Valentine's Day. Like, being my own Valentine. Because I like myself; I am a really cool person. And maybe also treating the people that I love really well too... Like send some flowers to my mom; bake cookies for my friends; give my cat some extra scratches behind the ear. I don't know. Again, back to me. I could make myself a little steak dinner, buy a nice bottle of wine, watch a favorite film, or take myself on a shopping spree.
But that might be a bit lonely. And I would be apt to switch in to "wallow-mode." Not pretty. So how about a night out with my single friends? High heels, cocktails, hittin' on cute waiters (I feel like I just quoted a Ke$ha song). God knows we're so good at hootin and hollerin and making complete asses of ourselves. Also, we're so pretty.
Option I-don't-know-what-number-because-I-haven't-kept-count would be to just treat Monday, February 14 like any other day. Completely ignore the feeling that I need to acknowledge in some way the fact that love is real and love is feeling... feeling love... or however that song goes. Maybe I'll just pretend for the whole day that I've totally forgotten it's Valentine's Day. "Happy Valentine's Day, Allie." "Oh, wait, wha? It's Valentine's Day? I totally was unaware, because, like, my life is just so great, and I don't have time to think about nonsense holidays. Hahahahaha!!! (maniacal laughter)."
3 comments :
this is the best thing I've read in ages! V-Day isn't huge here but I'm definitely making cakes/gingerbread for friends. And, fun fact: The 'relics' of St Valentine are in a church in Dublin! Lots of people visit it on the 14th.
I've never had a boy for Valentine's Day but I always like to celebrate it! I like to dress up, make treats, watch sappy romantic movies, decorate.
I say, you should just embrace the fun of the holiday and celebrate it your own single-girl way!
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about being in a couple, I think it's about love in general, so call up all your family and friends and tell them you love them! :)
I'm considering myself inspired by this. Cupcakes, heart-shaped doilies, and good lovey dovey vibes all around!
And maybe a little bit of shopping and Kesha-esque boozing and flirting as well.
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