Self Love?

Valentine's Day- one day of the year set aside for love and romance. Cooing couples celebrating decades, some celebrating new love. Flowers, Hallmark cards, and Al Green's rendition of "Let's get it on" over candlelight dinners. I get the illusory nature of the holiday. But let's be honest, being single on Valentines day is just another reminder that we're not in a couple.

Back in my early to mid twenties- finding friends to spend the evening with was a cinch. Grab some grub, some wine and alot of laughs. Fast forward five years, and almost everyone I know has something special planned with their significant other. Let's face it- this is one night that being third, fourth or even fifth wheel is not appealing. To make matters worse, my one and only other singleton is out of town for the weekend.

So this Valentine's day instead of embracing the fiery throws of love, Ive decided that love is not just for couples. Its about self love. In honour of myself- Ive planned a fantastic date : A little cleaning, a little cooking and a whole lot of shopping. Nothing cures the Valentines blues like retail therapy and a bottle of wine.