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Valentine’s Day is one of those “love it or hate it” type of deals. Like bucket bags, cilantro, and Gilmore Girls, it’s a topic on which nearly everyone under the sun has an opinion—and a strong one too. Personally, I love it, even as a single person on Valentine’s Day.
No, I’m not talking about Galentine’s Day either; I mean none other than the one and only Feb. 14, the day when love songs play nonstop on the radio and chocolate-filled hearts fly from drugstore shelves. Since I was a kid, I’ve been a little in love with Valentine’s Day and all it entails. Maybe it was because of the school parties and the chance to choose a new set of cards to gift my classmates. It could be something to do with the fact that the holiday prominently features red, my favorite color. Whatever it is, I’ve been hooked on Valentine’s Day since approximately age 10, and I haven’t let it go since.
Admittedly, times have changed since my 10-year-old days. Now that I’m in my early 20s, I recognize that Valentine’s Day is much more about couples and commercialization than it is about love or friendship or any of those warm feelings that sold me in elementary school, yet I still ship the holiday with all my heart, and here’s why..
Why I Love Valentine’s Day as a Single Girl
I love a good theme, and Valentine’s Day is no exception
On the big day, I rock as much red or heart-themed apparel as I can. In years past, I’ve played up the romance with a red skirt and kept it sweet with a lacy pink dress. When Feb. 14 falls in the midst of the workweek, I still make sure the colors of love feature prominently in my outfit, perhaps in the form of a red blouse with pencil pants or a smart pink dress paired with a blazer.
I practice self-care
Self-care is an omnipresent notion nowadays, and for good reason. With schedules that move a million miles a minute, we could all use a little more “me time” to stop and take a breath. And what better day to do just that than Valentine’s Day? On a holiday that’s all about love, there’s no time like the present to treat yourself to a little TLC.
Personally, I like taking the DIY route with my self-care routine. With a little music in the background and a candle to set the mood, I start by slathering on a face mask and unwinding in an Epsom salt-filled bath. From there, it’s onto a hair mask and a manicure—with red polish, of course.
Bathroom routine complete, I slip on the coziest pajamas I own and turn on the kettle for a cup of tea. I love a good ginger tea at night; not only does it settle my stomach, but it also puts me right to sleep.
I get a little cheesy
If there’s any time to get a little cheesy, it has to be Valentine’s Day. While I confess to loving a good Hallmark movie any time of year, Valentine’s Day is when I dive headfirst into every lighthearted romance I can find. Yes, they’re predictable. Yes, they’re unrealistic. I love ‘em anyway. Depending on my mood, standbys include The First Time, The Holiday, and Maid in Manhattan. But of course, literally anything on Hallmark works.
Want to up the cheese factor? Raises hand Why not go just a little over the top and treat yourself to a fresh bouquet of flowers or a gorgeous new candle to burn at home? I rarely get myself pretty little extras during the year, instead preferring to indulge on truly noteworthy occasions. In my book, Valentine’s Day is definitely one of those times to treat yourself. After all, it’s not every day that I slow down and really appreciate just how awesome I am—and that’s something I’m happy to do every single year, just for me.
- Bee 🐝
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