Heart – Shaunanagins

Who the heck likes Valentine’s Day? You know, the most commercial, AND emotionally loaded, AND consistantly disappointing, AND painfully corny of all “holidays.”

I know I didn’t. I didn’t like it at all. When I was a single teenager, I found it stupid. When I was a coupled young adult, I found it stupider. But these last few years as a single young adult? WELL. That’s a different story.

Now, I proudly enjoy Valentine’s Day. Here’s why you should, too:

If you want to watch something romantic and cheesy, you’re TOTALLY ALLOWED. In fact, it’s festive.
If you want to watch a kickass action film, you can to that too. In fact, you’ll look pretty ironic and awesome.
Your excuse to host a fondue party IS RIGHT NOW.
Valentine’s Day memes are fantastic.
The internet wins this round.
You can dress cutesy. Or sexy. Or wear red/pink/purple/hearts in the most shameless way possible and YOU’RE JUST CELEBRATING, GUYS.
Chocolate goes on sale tomorrow
Lingerie goes on sale tomorrow.
So-cute-it’s-almost-offensive teddy bears go on sale tomorrow (early Christmas shopping, anyone?).
Showing affection is good.
Pictured here: Affection.
Oh, and if you say you don’t enjoy those silly ten cent Valentine’s “cards”…you’re lying.
Observing how other couples roll (or refuse to roll) through this day is fascinating. I’ll bring the popcorn.
You can make all your food heart-shaped! Think of the possibilities! (…I have hobbies, I promise.)
Flowers are beautiful and alive and they smell good. If there are more flowers in your general vicinity because of this day (even if it’s just cuz your co-worker has an admirer or two), be grateful for it. Being indoors with no visible symbol of growth around isn’t healthy. Life & colour, resulting from the celebration of love? Score.
And, yes, flowers will also be on sale tomorrow.
If you work in an office, let’s be honest…someone will probably bring in candy. Hit the kitchen, kids.
I guarantee you that your single friends will want to hang out.
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You DON’T HAVE TO CARE about this day. Seriously. Everyone kinda thinks it’s stupid. Just roll with it and have fun. Genuine “caring” not required.
Valentine’s Day breeds bitterness. Bitterness breeds good comedy. Your funny friends will probably be funnier today.
Smithsonian Folkways’ “Happy Valentine’s Day” playlist alone makes the day worth it. [You can jam out with the playlist for free on Spotify and Rhapsody, along with Rdio and MOG]