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14 Things That Are Better Than A Valentine’s Day Date

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Maine chapter.

Roses, boxes of fattening chocolates, cheesy cards and fluffy teddy bears fill every store right now. Yup, it’s that time of year again! Suddenly, it may hit you how utterly single you are and you may dread hearing your friends gush about their V-day plans and gifts. If you’re upset and alone this Valentine’s Day, don’t be! Here are 14 things that are waaay better than any V-Day date.

1. 2-for-1 pizza at OHOP on Mondays

 

2. When your crush likes your new Instagram photo

3. That first sip of Dunkin in the morning

4, Acing an exam you thought you were going to fail for sure

5. Getting a close parking spot as soon as you get to campus

6. A huge sale at your favorite store

7. When that direct deposit hits

8. Pizza and Netflix on a lazy Friday night with your best friends

9. When they play your favorite song at a party

10. When the outfit you planned in your head looks as good on you as you hoped it would

11. Seeing a new season of your fav show on Neflix (come on Netflix, where’s season 7 of Shameless?)

12. All of the V-Day candy that goes on sale after the holiday is over

13. Getting that “class is cancelled” email

14. When you realize spring break is next month

Happy Valentine’s Day, collegiates!

 

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Monica is a second year Communication major. She's looking into minoring in Business Marketing. She's from Freeport, Maine. She loves going to new places, the beach and hanging out with friends.