Valentines day, a holiday observed on February 14 honouring the Christian martyr Valentinusn, a day of joy and gloating for couples everywhere, and misery and strife for the singletons.
Okay, maybe not. But it can be pretty dispiriting to be single on Valentines Day. Especially once you’ve lost half your friends to their significant others, and there are just three of you left watching re-runs of friends on comedy central. But valentines day is not to be wasted! It is a day to exercise your pride in being single, go out with your mates and make those couples jealous. Because who wants to be stuck at some boring ‘romantic’ meal instead of kicking back with their friends?
Ideas for alternative Valentines Day Fun
1. Love Potions – AKA dangerous home made cocktails. Buy anything pink, red or white from the drinks isle at Asda, mix in a cocktail shaker, and serve over ice. (Drink Responsibly)
2. Make a Heartbreak Playlist – ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor and ‘I don’t Need a Man’ By the Pussycat Dolls are a must. Turn the volume up, and after a few of the love potions get on the dancefloor!
3. Watch Horror Films – And cheer every time someone of the opposite gender dies. Or hide behind a pillow and refuse to go for a toilet break because there might be a murderer in the shower.
4. Make comfort food – Pancakes! Brownies! Cupcakes! None of which will turn out as tasty looking as the ones in the shops, but were more fun to make! Leave them out with a sign saying ‘none for couples’ its what they deserve.
5. Hit the Gym – Hey, its not like there’s much better to do! That virtuous post work out feeling means you can eat that huge emergency chocolate bar without the guilt!
And Remember, under no circumstances must you text/call/facebook stalk your ex. It will end in tears, and you’ll regret it in the morning.
By Sarah Jackson
Tags: boys, cooking, ex, facebook, girls, gym, jealous, love, relationship, romance, single, valentines
