Surviving SAD: A Guide for Singles on Valentine’s Day
Rio’s Note: This is a list cobbled up by Lei, aka Chibichan, listing all the things one can do when one is found better-halfless on Heart’s Day.
- Go to a Happy Place (aka Gay Bar) – you are going to be safe here as the only couple you will have the chance to see will probably be “nuts”.
- Learn to make a mean pasta or dessert. Take pictures of it and post in on Facebook. Tag your friends and let them drool over your masterpiece.
- Go to the zoo and have fun comparing your useless exes to different kinds of animals. (No offense to the animals.)
- Kill dust mites and other microorganisms causing your allergy attacks. Take out that “memory box” you’ve been keeping under your bed and throw away candy wrappers, notes, and all other memorabilia that’s been there forever you can’t even remember why it’s there in the first place.
- Pull out an all-nighter and watch all your favorite series/movies for one day straight. (Overflowing snacks and coffee are highly recommended for this activity.)
- Organize your music playlist. (Do stay away from “So Close” by Jon MacLaughlin, as this song when listened to at 3am may drive you to commit suicide.)
- Log on to http://www.yuppieuniverse.com and read the “Natanga Lang: A Love Story” collection.
- Get an appointment at your favorite SPA and treat yourself. Because you’re a smart, charming and hardworking individual. You deserve it.
- Read a book. (Suggestions: “Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino”, “Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas” from author Bob Ong or the “500 People You Meet In Hell” by Jessica Zafra.)
- Take a deep breath. Pat yourself on the back. Who cares if you’re single on Valentine’s?! You’re gorgeous, and the person meant for you is probably just lost and is too stubborn to ask for directions. You’ll meet him/her someday!
You probably have your own Surviving Single’s Awareness Day tips as well, share them in the comments below.
