Ways to Celebrate Anti Valentine's Day

We've all been walking through the mall, painfully aware of our single status we gaze upon cupid figures, heart-shaped boxes, chocolates, and the gamut of romantic gifts marketed for the impending Valentine's Day holiday. We sneer at the presumably happy couples sauntering by, apparently in pre-Valentine's day bliss. Abruptly our hearts sink, in anticipation of spending Valentine's Day alone. What will we do on the holiday designed for couples when we are single ourselves? Below are some suggestions on how you can still be part of the (anti) Valentine's Day fun, even though you are single.

Hook up with other singles and attend an Anti Valentine's Day Event at a local bar or club. Scour the local internet sites to find bars or clubs that are offering Anti-Valentine's Day themes. Some venues waive cover charges and offer free gifts to singles in the spirit of the whole V day antithesis. February 14^th falls on a Saturday this year so you won't even have to worry about coming in to work hungover the next day.

Attend a passion party for at least part of the night (ladies only). There's nothing that celebrates being single like attending a party that's marketing autoerotic accessories. And hey, at least you'll have a back up if you can't find someone attractive to come home with you later in the night.

Go shopping. Buy yourself something that you would normally receive on February 14^th. If you can't think of anything that meets this criterion, buy a new outfit or something that augments your appearance.

Go to dinner with your best friend. Is there any rule that says going out to dinner for Valentine's Day has to be with a romantic partner? If Carrie and Miranda can do it, so can you.

Throw away all the stuff from your ex that you've been hanging on to. Are you still harboring some keepsakes from your ex that might be secretly keeping you from moving on? Show your Anti-Valentine's Day spirit by chucking all these things away forever. The same idea can apply to shrines, clothing, or gifts your ex bought for you.

Stay at home, get drunk off of wine, watch romantic comedy movies all night and cry after you become sufficiently drunk and feel sorry for yourself because you're single on Valentine's Day. Just kidding. Whatever you do, don't do this. After all, February 14^th is just some day Chaucer and his chums conjured because people of his day were getting obsessed with courtship. Find some friends or family and do whatever it is you normally do on a Saturday night and pay no heed to the holiday.

Sources:

Wikipedia. "Valentine's Day." Wikipedia.org.