How to Celebrate the Valentine's Day While You Are Single?

mimpi
Love is like the measles; we all have to go through it.
- Jerome K. Jerome

As the Valentine's Day is approaching, I am sure all couples out there are excited preparing to make the best out of it. I just love the glitters in their eyes and the blushes on their face that make it so special. So, I wish good luck to them. Have great fun.

And for those who are single, this is a special message. I feel Valentine's Day is but the Singles Awareness Day and we singles should not mop the floor, do the chores and nag about what could have beens and what should have beens. Rather why not celebrate our singlehood!

Does the expression "single and happy" sound like an oxymoron? Are you weary of others reinforcing the belief that singles cannot be happy?
If yes, then you certainly need to rejuvenate yourself and live your life more. Why not have the best out of it instead of the sighs and sobs and having a pity party.

1^ SEEK SELF-FULFILLMENT AS AN INDIVIDUAL

We live one life, why not be the master of it? Why not build it the way we want it to? Why wait for others? We should be into something that amuses us that we find interesting and satisfying. That could be anything from material to beautiful sunset. And this V day let's seek the love and the sense of belonging in our own ways. But, first LOVE YOURSELF.

2^ DO NOT NAG OVER BEING SINGLE

Loving ourselves is the first step to love others. Singlehood is not an unhappy thing, we must realise that now. Are you not aware of what immense freedom it brings to us? Enjoy that freedom. Trust me, it comes seldom.

3^ BE YOUR OWN VALENTINE

Do nice things for yourself now that you have been putting off until...
Buy yourselves gifts which you absolutely do not need, have a out of the world pedicure and massage (preferably from a hottie *laughs*), guys you go ahead, hit the bars..... Have fun. It doesn't even have to be a great thing. A little this, a little that. Just live a little bit more.

4^ BE SOMEONE ELSE'S VALENTINE

Why not go to a nursing home, an orphanage or may be, an old home and visit the people living there? A little hello, a little smile, a little touch, little sharing, some flowers and gifts.... can do wonders to brighten the day. You wouldn't believe how full our heart will feel.

5^ HAVE FUN WITH SINGLE FRIENDS

We can form an all singles club and have fun together partying, eating, freaking out, going out of the way and doing what nots. We can peek, peep, poke, tease our couple friends who are so excited to celebrate the D day......so just let go, go wild, have fun.

6^ MAKE YOUR SINGLE FRIEND FEEL SPECIAL

How about receiving one surprise red rose bouquet in the morning? How about getting beautiful messages saying that you are special and beautiful and that your company is much coveted or you are the best thing to happen lately.....It feels out of the world, no doubt. So, why not reverse the roles and you be the delivery man and the sender yourself. Why not tie the ribbon of happiness to your 'single friends'? Just do it and see the difference it makes to you.

Tips & Warnings

  • Have fun, be happy but not to SHOW OFF others that 'you are single yet being happy'. It should come from within and not at the cost of others' happiness. You should feel it yourself - that is the basic idea.

  • Never peek, poke, tease vindictively and to people who might not like it. Or else, you could end up having a bad day for yourself.

  • Don't go on a blind date on a Valentine's Day. That would be a fake and a too obvious try. And whatever you do, do not call your ex. You will be hurt for sure.

  • Don't sit at home alone and listen to love songs, watch mushy movies (Love Story, When Harry met Sally....) or read romantic novels. Do not fanaticize about what should have beens.

So, it's your day, just as every single day is, irrespective of your status. And before wishing others on this day make sure to wish yourself first.

*********HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ME**********

*********************HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO US***********************

Published by mimpi

Mimpi (Mou D) is freelance writer who writes to express her thoughts and views on this enriching journey of life. She is always looking forward to learn and share her insights while living life to the fullest.  View profile

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  • Kristie Leong M.D.2/14/2008

    I love the idea of being your own Valentine. These are great suggestions. Excellent job. :-)

  • Shanelle Diaz2/12/2008

    Thanks for the article!

  • Kim Linton2/7/2008

    A wonderful read!

  • Michael Grisso2/5/2008

    who said there was anything wrong with being single !!! lol, no, really there are even many places where I live that gather singles parties and such on V-day, its quite fun :)

  • Tye Martin2/2/2008

    I love this.....yes always appreciate yourself no matter where you are and who you are with in life, wonderful wonderful read. Thanks

  • Rajesh2/2/2008

    Immediately rushes to my mind a short story. Once upon a time there was a king who had one son. Now this only son of the king always used to remain depressed and nothing could make him happy. The king took the help of the best doctors n counsellors in the kingdom to regain his son's happiness but to no avail. Once a passing-by monk heard about the problem and said he will make the king's son happy. Thereupon the monk whispered a line in the ear of the king's son. Thereafter smile returned on the face of the king's son and he remained happy and joyous ever after. The king, quite obviously, was pretty anxious to know what the monk had said in his son's ear.
    The monk had said "Do a single act of generosity towards someone everyday."
    Therefore, whether Valentine's Day or no, whether single or no, the only times you are truly happy is when you are not thinking or doing something related to your own self. In the words of Swami Vivekananda "Give, give and give whatever you can, because the

  • Nikki2/1/2008

    A very enlightened way of thinking, bravo!

  • SAIKAT KUMAR DUTTA2/1/2008

    Bitter sweet article. Lovely as previous times. Thanks for sharing it with us. KHUB BHALO LEKHA, DARUN !!!

  • Harry Gunawan2/1/2008

    I don't celebrate Valentine, but I will celebrate self-love, self-appreciation and others' loves around me as long as I remember. Lovely article! :-)

  • Katy Berezny2/1/2008

    :) yes indeed - I don't mind celebrating me and loving myself, singly :)

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