Valentine's Day is among us, ladies and gents. The most romantic day of the year has arrived. For all you adorable couples out there, I honestly (without any intended sarcasm or bitterness) hope that your day is filled with gifts and love and happiness. It's a beautiful day to spend with someone you love.

I don't have a Valentine. I'm basically as single as they come, but that's totally OK! There is no reason why a someone who is single can't have an equally as indulgent and awesome Valentine's Day. You can have a great day treatin' yo-self or share it with your best gal pal and have the greatest Gal-entines Day ever. So all my single ladies, put your hands up and don't wait for a ring. We don't need one to have a good time.

With that said, here is how I plan on spending my Valentine's Day. Feel free to steal some ideas for yourself.

1. Sleep until 12 pm.

I do this most days but today I'm having #noragrets.

2. Get all doll'd up because I feel like it.

I shouldn't have to have a reason to look cute. I'm looking cute for me and no one else.

3. Get a completely necessary Mani/Pedi.

Because let's be honest ladies, when the nails look on fleek, we feel on fleek.

4. Go to a pet store, play with puppies.

Fact: puppies make literally everything better. Just make sure your nails are dry first.

5. Spend some $$$$

That super cute Urban dress you've been eyeing? Buy it. The matching cardigan? Buy it too.

6. Eat chocolate. Eat a lot of chocolate.

I'll have a nice workout tomorrow thank you very much. But for now: Carpe diem, seize the chocolate.

8. Take lots of selfies.

Either with your girls or by yourself. Either way, document this glorious day.

9. Soak in the tub.

One of life's great luxuries. Bubbles, candles, great music, and a good book are required.

10. Watch all of the romantic movies and be totally OK with my life choices.

I love these movies. Yes I will cry. A lot. But just 'cuz these people are in love and I'm not doesn't mean I can't enjoy the movie. Maybe I'm a masochist.

So there you have it. The official steps to having the ultimate Valentines Day/Gal-entines Day/Single's Awareness Day. But why limit these ideas to just one day of the year? I do a lot of these things multiple times a week to be honest. The key here is to enjoy yourself whichever way you know how. Do what makes you happy in life and your life will be happier as a whole. So single or not, here's to enjoying life and the people in it this February 14.

**Alternate idea**

If you are of age, wine is always a good time.

Because sometimes staying in with the girls and a nice bottle of wine is the only thing any of us really need. Just remember to drink responsibly!