1. Watch all of the Netflix movies you want in one day. Kick back with your hair in a mess, no makeup, and baggy sweats and watch all of those long put-off movies you promised yourself you'd watch.
2. Dress up and go out. Call another single friend up and invite them to have a nice dinner with you and maybe even a movie. So what you guys don't have dates? Have fun anyway and stop growling at that couple with googly eyes sitting across from you. Have googly eyes for yourself on V-day and wow all of those single (or not so single) men out.
3. Cook for yourself. I know it's not as romantic as when I man does it for you but take some pride in your own delicious recipes today and splurge on yourself. Then after your tummy is full thank God that you didn't have to share that wonderful masterpiece!
4. Go shopping. Retail therapy is the realest thing yet. And on the bright side of you not having a date for tonight, you can spend that extra money on yourself! Splurge today.
5. Indulge in sweet treats. Buy your favorite candy and/or ice cream, lay on the couch (or in your bed) and swim in pleasure as you dive into your favorite sweets. Pleasure eating is real too.
6. Do something nice for a friend. If you know a friend is single, buy them something that will cheer them up like flowers, candy, or food. In the process of cheering up one of your friends you'll learn that happiness is contagious. So get out of there quick or so be it.
7. Bake. This one is my favorite. (And it really is different from the above mentioned "cook for yourself") Bake sweets all day long! I personally love theming everything pink and red and heart shaped to get in the (fake) holiday spirit. Baking also makes me feel like I'll be a really wonderful wife one day. So on this day better yourself.
TIP: to make heart shaped cupcakes line your cupcake pan with cupcake holders and place a single marble just outside the liner. Bake until done and wha-lah! Heart shaped cupcakes!
8. Read a book. There is nothing better than cozying up with your favorite book and escaping to an alternate universe. Avoid your nightmarish day with the perfect book. (I suggest giving Safe Haven a chance. You can never go wrong with Nicholas Sparks.)
9. Get active. Use this day to better yourself and go on a hike (with a friend of course). Put on your hiking shoes and climb baby climb. After you've worked up a sweat you'll be feeling better about yourself.
10. Stop hating Valentines. This day is just another day. It has no religious symbolism or other historical relevance. Think of all the great things you can do today rather than spending money on your valentine in exchange for a small gift that will probably load you with calories followed by a dinner than will leave you bloated. And if you're too heart strung on this day think about how wonderful it will be when you finally have your prince charming to spend the day with on Valentines. For now make this day about you. You deserve it, you are worth it, and you are wonderful.
As always just for you,
M.