Every year, a holiday both hated and admired rolls around to spice up the level of affection in our day-to-day lives. Some fall under the spell of Cupid’s love arrow, while others mock the idea of the holiday.
If you haven’t guessed, I’m talking about Valentine’s Day. So whether you’re a lover or a fighter, you can still make Valentine’s Day fun no matter what!
For those who are in love with love, Valentine’s Day is a sweet treat. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend time with people you deeply care for and perhaps show your love through gifts, words, or food. You don’t have to buy a whole store to show someone that you love them. It’s all in the little things.
However, if you do have some cash to burn, you can get fancy with the person you wish to spend the day with. “You can dress up, make reservations and go on a nice date. Just remember to treat yourselves,” says Leah Arisman, a SHG junior.
If you don’t want to go on the classic dinner date, you can be creative and do something different. Get together and go ice skating, take a walk around downtown or cruise around the city.
You can also have a comfy/movie day, go hiking (if you’re into that), go bowling or even make dinner for each other. The choice is yours!
The day doesn’t have to be too elaborate to be romantic. If you’ve been dating your significant other for a while, perhaps go back to the same place you had your very first date and recreate it.
Make sure you take pictures with your significant other as well. When you look at the picture, it will just be another reminder of how much you adore them.
Presents are, of course, very sweet to give, but hard to find. I personally don’t believe that the price of a gift matters. I think what matters most is the thought put into it. Make the present yourself, or get your significant other a goofy present that possibly represents one of your inside jokes.
The key to having a great Valentine’s Day, whether elaborate or simple, is to make sure you have fun and show your appreciation for one another. This is the day to celebrate your love. Make sure you seize it!
Bree Derhake, an SHG senior loves when Valentine’s Day rolls around. “My favorite part of Valentine’s Day is the chocolate. My boyfriend and I go to Olive Garden and then a movie just to spend some quality time with each other,” Derhake says with a smile.
While there are people like Bree who celebrate Valentine’s Day, for others it’s just another day. To many, Valentine’s Day is overrated and overhyped. However, you can still have a good day even if you reject the holiday.
When Valentine’s Day presents itself, you don’t have to conform. You can have a day to yourself. You can buy candy (not any kind that is heart shaped or pink), take a bath and have a little spa day. Absolutely do not wear any red or pink on Valentine’s Day.
Of course, listening to sad music about how love is only a myth is a definite must. The ultimate goal is to avoid love at all costs. Just stay strong and you will make it through this horrific day.
One of the best things you can do is bum around and watch movies all day. Of course, these movies can not be in the same category as “Love Actually” or “The Notebook.” Watch an action or horror movie instead and invite your friends over who reject Valentine’s Day as well.
SHG freshman Matt VonBehren says, “I don’t make it a big deal, but I hang out with my friends and eat candy. It’s just fun to hang out with people you care about the most. It doesn’t have to be a big deal.” So just gather your girls or your guys and simply have a day of fun just like any other.
Whether you love or hate the day, Valentine’s Day is about spending time with the people that matter most to you in this world and showing them just how thankful you are that they are part of your life. XOXO.
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