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I know that none of you need to be reminded that the often dreaded holiday of candy and high expectations is fast approaching. Much to the surprise of my past boyfriends, I’ve never been one for the hype of Valentine’s Day. Still, I am well aware that for the past four years, I’ve had a Valentine.

This year, the prospects aren’t looking so bright, but I’ve decided to find the humor in the situation. And so, this past Monday, February 1st, I started a “countdown to Valentine’s Day” in my journal. Each day, I write about the cute boys I encountered, the amusing exchanges, and any random thoughts about relationships that pop into my head.

What was my motivation for this? Well, two of the past four years, I didn’t actually EXPECT to have a Valentine, and that’s what I think is the absolute greatest thing of love and relationships-how unpredictable they can be.

I’ll let you know how my countdown ends. My backup plan is to go see Valentine’s Day the movie with a girlfriend of mine (which I’m kind of secretly hoping is the outcome). But until then, I’ll be scribbling away in my journal, forever amused by the men that come into my life.