For the past two years, I have had the same Valentine. He was great! He was sweet, considerate and unfortunately no longer mine as of 8 months ago. While grocery shopping the other day, it hit me while I was pushing the cart down the aisle filled with oversized stuffed animals, chocolates and unhealthy amounts of red and pink things that this will be my first Valentine’s alone. And while I walk down the Drag or chow down some lunch before class at the SAC, I find it hard to avoid couples holding hands and laughing. It seems as if everyone has that special someone for February 14th. I just want someone to come up to me and say, “You don’t need anyone! Valentine’s day is just a day! You’re beautiful, now go be happy!”
A lot of single girls are probably with me on this one. But why should we be miserable this day? I refuse to be that girl who locks herself away in her apartment and puts sappy love songs on repeat. So while couples celebrate this day of being in love, let’s celebrate this day of being single!
Let’s be honest with ourselves, being in a relationship isn’t always a walk in the park. They’re time consuming and at times very stressful. I’m sure your friend that is taken wishes she could be single sometimes; I know a few of mine tell me how lucky I am to be.
Being single can be pretty lonely at times (Trust me, I know). But take this time being alone to work in your advantage! You’re only young once; live it up. You have plenty of time to find someone and settle down. Let this time be about you and doing things you wouldn’t be able to do if you were in a commitment. I’m not saying to go sleep around! Maybe take a dance class, paint something, or just go out with your girls! I know when I do it’s never a dull moment. You have the freedom to do all these things whenever you want to. No more texting your partner every minute of the day about where you are or what you’re about to do or who you are with.
Don’t get me wrong, one day I hope to be spoiled with gifts on Valentine’s Day. But like I said before, we have plenty of time for that. Since I didn’t have that person to tell me it’s okay to be single on Valentine’s Day, I’ll be that person for you. Embrace being single on this day, on any day! You’re beautiful; now go be happy!