For most people, the dreaded countdown began on February 1st – fourteen more days till utter loneliness – but not for us Galentine’s Day celebrators! Galentine’s Day is the ultimate way to show your best gal pals that you absolutely adore them. Whether your activity of choice is stuffing your faces with delicious grub or seeing the latest chick-flick, all you need do is grab your best friends and prepare for the ultimate girls’ night.
Watch a chick flick:
There are a ton of incredible chick flicks out there to fulfill your Galentine’s Day needs. Depending on whether you want to cry your eyes out or rejoice in your single-hood, here are some chick flicks that might do the trick: How to be Single (to empower the single within you), The Notebook (a classic tear jerker), White Chicks (might be a tear jerker but only because it’s hilarious), Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (to show that true friendship never ends), and lastly…drum roll please…50 Shades Darker. Even though it comes out of February 10th, it is a perfect mysterious romance drama that you and your BFF’s can eat up on Galentine’s day.
Go to a trendy restaurant:
Ann Arbor is filled with the most incredible restaurants ranging from Mexican food at Isalita to a new Mediterranean restaurant called Baba Dari. There are so many restaurants where you can avoid the sea of couples and are more suited for groups, such as Jerusalem Garden on East Liberty or Paleo on Main Street. Whatever your heart desires, Ann Arbor can fulfill. But remember to call and make a reservation because these popular restaurants might be packed!
Try every single Ben and Jerry’s flavor:
It may seem like an impossible task but I’m going to tell you right now – it’s worth it. All you have to do is go to your local Ben and Jerry’s and absolutely feast. After this extravaganza, your stomach and your heart will be full and happy.
Make a BFF scrapbook:
Some people may think scrapbooking is lame and cheesy but it is honestly the best way to reminisce with your best friends. Start with the first time you guys hung out as a group and keep going down memory lane. No doubt will you guys run into some funny stories that went unsaid at the time.
Order Chinese takeout and have a wine night:
Might be one of the more #basic nights you can have but it is proven to be an amazing time. Greasy Chinese food paired with cheap Barefoot wine is the perfect girls’ night, and will 100% percent lead to heartfelt feelings and maybe a few secrets spilled here and there.
Play White Elephant:
PSA: White Elephant is not only a Christmas game! It’s actually a perfect Galetine’s Day game that can leave you with a cute trinket or yummy candy by the end of the day. Just set a spending limit and receive new gifts with open arms. Also, don’t take it personally when someone steals your gift because who knows what you’ll end up with.
Show a little love to the TBT and prank call:
Break out your best British or southern accents, use the infamous *67, and prank call away. This TBT will without a doubt bring laughter to the point of almost peeing your pants. P.S. It’s even better when your other friends are out at parties and they receive a mysterious phone call from their high school teacher. If you want to get technical, there are some apps that will even change the caller ID, making it seem that someone else is calling them
Most importantly, tell your friends how much you love them!
Even with all the activities, the main reason for celebrating Galentine’s Day is to tell your friends how much they mean to you and how they are better than any boyfriend you will ever have.
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