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Thando’s Tunes: Happy (and I actually mean it this time!) Valentine’s Day!

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Thando Kuenene Student Contributor, St. Olaf College
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Bri Wilson Student Contributor, St. Olaf College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at St Olaf chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. When we don the rose-colored glasses and quite literally everything turns to red and pink. The day when couples meet in a celebration of their love or, if you’re like me, the meeting goes on between your mouth and copious amounts of chocolate. As we get older it seems that our age group divides itself into two teams concerning this holiday: the Valentiners and the Anti-Valentiners. The former team looks at Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to bask in the light of romance; while the other feels it is being blinded by the overt displays of affection. More often than not, I’ve found myself a member of the latter group. But, as flaming resentment cools itself to a lukewarm apathy I start to recognize the really wonderful things about the holiday. Even if you’re not taking part in romantic activities, it’s a great time reflect on the other loves in your life: your family, your friends, your pets, etc. Anyways, how can you hate a holiday that actually encourages people to give you free chocolate? Do I need to say more? 
 
If you aren’t entirely opposed to seeping yourself in the lovey-dovey mood of the day take some time to listen to a list of my favorite love songs!
 

1.I’ll Be Seeing You by Billie Holiday
 


2. First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes

 


3. French Navy by Camera Obscura


 

4. Passenger Seat by Death Cab for Cutie

 


5. Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys

 


6.  40 Day Dream by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros 

 


7. Excuses by The Morning Benders (watch the video, it’s delightful!)

 


8. Time Has Told Me by Nick Drake

 


9. In My Life by The Beatles


 


10.  If You Find Yourself Caught In Love by Belle and Sebastian


 

 
 
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Bri Wilson

St Olaf

Bri attends St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and is majoring in Psychology with concentrations in Media Studies and Women's Studies. She is most passionate about writing, traveling, cooking, hand-written letters and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Wisconsin Badgers. In her free time, she enjoys running, photography, attempting to blog and spending time with her amazing family and friends. She is currently an Arts & Entertainment Editor for the St. Olaf College newspaper with the lovely Lucy Casale and aspires to further explore the field of journalism after graduation.