Have a great time, Valentine!

Here it comes… the biggest, pink-wearing, fuzzy-bear getting, PDA--seeing holiday of all time: Valentine’s Day. And, as much as you’d love to make reservations at a crowded restaurant, spend 75 dollars on Hannah Montana valentines, or eat approximately six pounds of chocolate, it seems that (sigh) once again you are alone, on Valentine’s Day, amongst a sea of couples. Awesome.
So, just how exactly do you, being the single studly patron that you are, plan on making it through this love-sick day?
1. Have a horror movie marathon. Nothing quite says, “I love you” like promiscuous teenagers getting their heads chopped off.
2. Go to an unusual restaurant. Not having to be binded by a constricting significant other who is breathing down your neck to pay 50 dollars for an over-sirloined steak, you can dine wherever you please. Try some Indian food (Exotic Indian in Coralville), or if you’re feeling extra brave, some Thai (Thai Flavors in Iowa City).
3. Get all of your friends together and have a snowball fight. Some of your friends have a significant other? Lovely. Do couples vs. the singles, and show no mercy. Be reminded of the Valentine’s Day Massacre.
4. Buy yourself something nice! A box of chocolates, a new shirt, etc. Just…try not to splurge on a card for yourself, as that might be a bit creepy.
5. Hang out with your buddies, flirt with that cutie in your Chemistry class, or make up for some of that much needed family time.
Valentine’s Day is the day of love, but that doesn’t necessarily mean “coupley love”. Love your family and friends, love yourself, and love your life. Embrace this cursed holiday for singles, it’s only one day a year that ABC Family shows “The Notebook” fives times in a row without commercial breaks.
Happy Valentinein’!