Being single when Valentine’s Day is just around the corner is a bummer. I know I’m not the only one inundated with emails from newsletters I’m subscribed to about getting the perfect Valentines gifts, or seeing red roses and chocolates front and centre in every store I walk into.
But hey World! Guess what? Not everyone on the planet is in a relationship *gasp*
So if you’re flying solo like me this year, instead of spending that hard earned cash on a significant other here’s some other ways to make the most of Valentines Day as a single lady/or lad…
Pamper The Night Away
With Valentine’s Day landing on a Friday night, relieve the stress of long hard week at work/school/uni and set up your own mini spa-evening. Paint your nails, draw a soothing bubble bath, or slap on that mud mask. Whatever your poison…INDULGE. You could even turn it into a mini sleepover and invite your fellow singletons too!
Three Words. Mega. DVD. Marathon.
Not in a relationship? No problem! Grab your comfiest pj’s, go make-up free, and fire up the DVD player/Netflix for a night of escapism. Avoid rom-coms that are gonna make you hate your single status and check out something gloriously geeky, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or simply something with plenty of eye-candy to keep your brain occupied *hello Mr Cumberbatch!*
Love A Stranger
And I’m not talking about wandering into a bar and making out with the first human you see (unless you want to of course), I’m talking about being generous with your time or money and spreading some love through charity. Instead of splashing out on flowers for a crush, why not donate the cash to a charity of your choice? Not only will you be helping out a great cause, but you’ll get the warm and fuzzies inside knowing you were a little selfless that day.
‘We’re happy, free, confused, and lonely in the best way…’If all else fails, crank down the Celine Dion ballades and crank up the Taylor Swift. If there’s anyone who knows how to not give a crap about being single it’s Taylor, so plug in the iPod and have a solo dance party in your room. Steer clear of ‘Love Story’ and pump up the volume on ’22’ or ‘We Are Never Getting Back Together’ and sing your heart out.