For years, Valentine's Day has been understood as the holiday for sweethearts. Whether in a committed relationship or simply dating it appears that St. Valentine's worked for Hallmark! In a last ditch effort to become successful, he decided to create a holiday in his honor. This is the one day a year that tortures those of us not part of a "couple". The main reason for this particular holiday is not to honor the spirit of love and romance. Oh no, its main goal is to pad the overflowing bank accounts of the florists, greeting card companies, and let's not forget the chocolate factories! Within days of the New Year, every where you look, there's disgusting mixtures of red and pink! The one time of year I start to detest my favorite colors!
Personally, I think it is a shame that people are made to feel bad because they don't have a significant love in their life. I have watched strong, self-sufficient, and perfectly sane people buckle under the pressures of this one holiday! If you are without that significant other this year don't feel alone--there are many of us out here! This year, I decide to come up with some reasons to love being single on Valentine's Day.
1. Heart Shaped Pizza - Papa John's has a heart shaped pizza available for Valentine's Day. Having shared one with my son years ago when we both found ourselves alone at home on Valentine's Day, I can vouch for its deliciousness!
2. Save Money - You know what's expensive for Valentine's Day? Everything! Flowers, candy, dinner, VS underwear, heart splashed boxers, adult romance enhancers--everything! Use your money for something really cool--like rent, phone bill, or auto insurance! Of, better yet, treat yourself to a steak dinner after work one day!
3. No Reservations - Reservations are very hard to make on Valentine's Day. Even White Castles takes reservations--bet they are already booked solid! Being single on Valentine's Day requires no reservations; think of all the stress & frustration you are saving yourself!
4. No Candles - A true romantic at heart, I love glazing adoringly into my sweethearts eyes across a dancing flame. It's less romantic when your Himalayan feline brushes up against the candle flames, jumps on the back of your sofa, making his way across the sofa next to the sheer drapes while his fur is on fire! Candles are fire hazards! Trust me on this one--better play it safe!
5. Rest - It's a Thursday before the weekend--rest up! You have endured almost a full work week! You deserve a rest. How you going to make it through the weekend? Thursday is a great rest day. Stay home. Order delivery. Rent a movie. Open a bottle of wine or 6 pack of your favorite beer & put on your sweats. Avoid the craziness!
6. No Roses - Did you know that the majority of flowers come from a country outside of the United States? Did you know that many of these countries have the world's dangerous spider, banana spider? There is nothing, I repeat...nothing stopping these deadly spiders from hiding in a rose! Seriously, for this reason alone I am thankful I am single this Valentine's Day--not gonna let a spider kill me!
7. Chocolate - Chocolate is poison to dogs! If your dog gets a hold of chocolate, he/she will die! I have three chihuahuas--no way will I risk their lives over a heart shaped box filled with various types of chocolate. As for humans, chocolate is definitely to die for! And being single means you do not have to share--you get all of it!
8. Mom - Single or not, get mom something! She gave birth to you, raised you, and put up with all your stuff over the years! Doesn't have to be roses or chocolates. Maybe a fancy card. I don't know--figure it out. Call her and tell her you love her--do something for mom!
9. Laugh - For a real good laugh, go to a Hallmark store on Valentine's Day and watch freaked out men try to pick out "the" card. Or, if you really want a good belly laugh, visit the nearest convenient or grocery store- watch men fight over the shriveled remains of flowers in a last-ditch effort for romance!
For all you single folks out there, how do you plan to spend your special day? Whatever your relationship status here's to making the best of the most "romantic" day of the year!
Melody "Lil Mel" McGowan
Life Coach, Author, & Professional Adviser
Let Your Heart Heal Life Coaching
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http://www.lilmel.com
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