Guess what day it is! No, it's not Hump Day, that would be tomorrow.
But nope! it is Valentines Day!
Another day of the week, but filled with more candy, gushing romances blossoming and all the roses to smell and see from every street corner! An interesting day no less, but considering to me it is just another Tuesday and my beloved is working several thousand miles away, I am taking this opportunity to tell you single guys and gals who may be sad or distraught on this day, I feel your pain.
Before my boyfriend several years ago and today, I don't have a significant other to celebrate with, but if you are one of those people who does enjoy Valentine's Day or not, here are a few things to fight off those blues and maybe make your day just about loving YOU.
1. Sleeping In.
If you have the opportunity after working a night shift and have the day to yourself or have classes, take this chance to treat yourself to some cuddles with your pillow and those soft blankets you just washed. Maybe you don't have the opportunity to sleep in, but take a nap and just say that treating yourself is good once in a while. This is just in general, and during these winter days that still may seem dreary and long, you need beauty sleep and some time away from those books or just to celebrate after a long day of work.
2. Go Window Shopping.
Or you can go in and buy that video game you have been wanting, go get that candy bar. Whatever you want for just being YOU. Sometimes, we overwork ourselves and think we have to try harder in order for us to be more successful. But that drains energy real quick and then we don't leave enough time to treat ourselves. It's not a bad thing to buy makeup or something for yourself once in a while.
3. Get some grub.
Literally, take Pumba's advice (minus eating bugs from under a log). If I wasn't working till late at night, I would be tossing it up and getting Olive Garden for one. But the point is, get a treat. It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy. Heck, makes a McDonald's date, get some fries and watch Supernatural for all I care. Just keep being YOU.
4. Take a Drive.
This always helps me after a long day, or I just need to think about something that may weigh heavily on my mind. If you just want to drive, listen to some of your jams, then my dear, you go for it! Valentine's Day or not, again, you need time for youself. Recharge after dealing with a bad day. Going back to my third point, get some food on the way back...
5. Just keep being YOU.
I could go on forever on how much you should just stay you, and give you thousands of ways to treat yourself, big or small. Just keep swimming. I wish I had my guy here too, but just treating yourself to those little things can make you feel better. Up here in Northern Minnesota, we still have ice rinks and snow to deal with, so instead of focusing on the negative, focus on the positive on this beautiful Tuesday morning!
