Valentine’s Day for Singles
A Relaxing Day at the Spa or a Movie Marathon Serve as Alternatives
Jan 19, 2008
Just because you’re single it doesn’t mean that you can’t participate in the Valentine’s Day fun. Although this holiday is traditionally about couples, singles everywhere are setting aside Valentine’s Day as a day dedicated to spending some time on their own well being. This year spend the day focusing on relaxation and reflection.
Spend a Day at the Spa
A day at the spa is a perfect way for a single person to spend Valentine’s Day. Treat yourself to some pampering and relax away your worries. You won’t be stuck at work bombarded by friends and coworkers receiving boxes of chocolate and bouquets of flowers. Instead, you’ll be wrapped warmly in a robe receiving a delightful spa pedicure.
Plan a Movie Marathon
Escape into a world of fantasy and spend the day at the movie theater. Plan your day accordingly and you can squeeze in three movies back to back without ever having to leave the theater complex. You don’t need to focus on Valentine’s Day-themed love stories either; watch an action flick or even catch that award-winning documentary you’ve always wanted to see.
Go for an Outdoors Adventure
Heading to the outdoors is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day single-style. Depending on the weather, you may hit the slopes for some ski action or spend an afternoon mountain biking. The natural beauty of your surrounding will relax your mind and rejuvenate your soul. Bask in the glory of knowing that you are out exercising and your attached friends are eating chocolates.
Volunteer
Local charities and shelters are always looking for volunteers. Spend your Valentine’s Day giving back to the community and offer your time to a local organization. If you’re a skilled professional, consider spending a day in a battered women’s shelter teaching important job skills to women looking to start over in life. Helping others gain some much-needed skills is more rewarding than a box of chocolates and a dozen roses.
Something to Avoid
If you’re single, but wishing you weren’t, Valentine’s Day is not the day to head out for a nice quiet dinner alone. Restaurants will be filled to capacity with couples in love fawning over each other. Instead, consider ordering in or spend the time making yourself that fancy gourmet meal you’ve always wanted to try.
Valentine’s Day does not have to go uncelebrated just because you are single. Rejoice in the freedom that comes with being single and spend a day focused on the most important person in your life, you.
