My Series of Unfortunate Events: Surviving Valentine's Day
In the midst of Google Image
searching pictures of Ryan Gosling
and Eva Mendes, I realized that
Valentine's Day is slowly
approaching. In my experience,
most people are either decorating
their houses with cherubs and rose
petals or they simply decide to
ignore the holiday altogether. I
personally like to get my celebrations
in once all of the chocolate
has gone on sale the next day.
Looking back on years of Valentine's Days, getting little Power Ranger valentines in your mailbox at school was always something to look forward to, mostly because the teachers made sure that every student got an equal amount of cards and chocolates to swoon over. The highlight of my Valentine's Days was probably in the fifth grade when my crush of the week specifically sent me a chocolate heart that simply said 'To Jenna.'
Once high school rolled around, the innocent fun of Valentine's Day was no longer. All of a sudden it became all about who was going to ask who to the red-and-pink themed dance, and nowadays it more or less revolves around flowers and dinner reservations (not that I'm complaining).
If you're single and looking for a way to celebrate the holiday, you don't necessarily have to have a significant other to do so. Make cards for family and friends, or maybe even teachers or family pets. Whoever it is you want to express your gratitude towards, make sure you let them know on Valentine's Day. But really, if all you want to do is Pinterest pictures of baby sloths, then so be it!
If you're in a relationship, do whatever it is you and your partner mutually agree on. Whether it be sitting at home with a Lost DVD box set, or getting a table at your favourite restaurant, try not to put so much pressure on the holiday and just enjoy each other's company.
That being said, I have plans to find the best picture of Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes and PhotoShop myself into it. I probably shouldn't have admitted that. Whatever your plans may be, have fun with your loved ones! Even if your loved ones have no idea you exist (ahem, Ryan).
Looking back on years of Valentine's Days, getting little Power Ranger valentines in your mailbox at school was always something to look forward to, mostly because the teachers made sure that every student got an equal amount of cards and chocolates to swoon over. The highlight of my Valentine's Days was probably in the fifth grade when my crush of the week specifically sent me a chocolate heart that simply said 'To Jenna.'
Once high school rolled around, the innocent fun of Valentine's Day was no longer. All of a sudden it became all about who was going to ask who to the red-and-pink themed dance, and nowadays it more or less revolves around flowers and dinner reservations (not that I'm complaining).
If you're single and looking for a way to celebrate the holiday, you don't necessarily have to have a significant other to do so. Make cards for family and friends, or maybe even teachers or family pets. Whoever it is you want to express your gratitude towards, make sure you let them know on Valentine's Day. But really, if all you want to do is Pinterest pictures of baby sloths, then so be it!
If you're in a relationship, do whatever it is you and your partner mutually agree on. Whether it be sitting at home with a Lost DVD box set, or getting a table at your favourite restaurant, try not to put so much pressure on the holiday and just enjoy each other's company.
That being said, I have plans to find the best picture of Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes and PhotoShop myself into it. I probably shouldn't have admitted that. Whatever your plans may be, have fun with your loved ones! Even if your loved ones have no idea you exist (ahem, Ryan).
