Be Your Own Date This Valentine's Day | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Be Your Own Date This Valentine's Day

PSA: You don't need a lover to have a great, satisfying Valentine's Day.

Josephine Kostick
Jan 29, 2019
The State University of New York at Stony Brook
44
Girl
Pexels

We spend so much time caught up with the idea that we need a significant other to spend Valentine's Day with, or else it is a sad and depressing holiday. All the stores make us feel like we need to have someone to buy chocolates and teddy bears for. PSA: you don't need a lover to have a great, satisfying Valentine's Day. There are many other ways to spend the day, and appreciating yourself is definitely a great thing to do! Here's a list of things you can do to appreciate yourself and show yourself some love.

1. Take yourself to a coffee shop

It's really relaxing to go sit in a coffee shop and get work done. This may be a great time to catch up on your favorite book or evaluate your goals.

2. Treat yourself to a spa day!

A massage or facial will definitely help you feel better! Even if you can't make it to a spa, make your own by having a nice bath and peel-off facial.

3. Go for a walk

Exercising is a great way to spend time with yourself, and being outside is nice, as well. Taking some time to yourself to appreciate nature is a great way to spend your day.

4. Explore a museum

Museums are a great way to learn new things and be alone.

5. Learn to cook some new foods!

It's always good to try new things, and you never know what you'll end up liking!

6. Get a head start on spring cleaning

Cleaning out your closet and getting rid of clutter can be very liberating! Having a clean environment can also help you feel better and more motivated.

7. YouTube tutorials

Ever wanted to try something new but were hesitant or unsure? Well now's the perfect time to explore your interests and try something new! You never know what you could learn.

8. End the day by binge watching your favorite show

It's a great feeling when you can watch TV for hours without feeling guilty, and there's no better way to end the day!

valentine's day
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

Ursinus College
189754
Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
philosophical
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

14620
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

Keep Going: 16 Reasons To Live

The world needs you.

Influencers of Montana
2087240
silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
mental health
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

New Brunswick, NJ
457612
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
love story
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

Rider University
26498
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
hauppague

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments