Being single on the day most lauded for those in relationships can really suck, but it doesn’t have to. Along with putting up the appropriate filters on Tweetdeck and avoiding Instagram, here are seven ideas to help you enjoy the day without a bae.
Go to work or school.
Um, it’s Friday and unless there is a polar vortex and black ice preventing you from being mobile, you need to clock in.
Re-watch Scandal on Netflix and Hulu.
There are two weeks left until this winter hiatus ends and that gives you plenty of time to re-watch the first ten episodes of Season 3. If you’re really down, you could probably watch all thirty-nine episodes over the weekend with a bottle of red wine and popcorn, of course.
Grab a dinner with your best friend.
Unless your best friend already has plans, you could enjoy a nice meal with a great person that’s already been your A1 since day one.
Make cards for hospital-ridden children or elderly people in nursing homes.
Take this time to give back to others and show that someone is thinking about them. It can go a long way.
Play with puppies at the local humane society.
Adorable dogs beat some inconsistent fool any day. You can take 30 minutes out of your day to rub on a few bellies and maybe get few sloppy kisses in return.
Get a drink at the bar.
You don’t have to stand in line like you would to get into a club and it doesn’t cost a stack to sit down. And if you want to be casual, just find a local sports bar. I mean, they have the same drinks.
Work out.
Maybe your #next is at the gym. Or maybe not. But you can clear your mind and promote a healthy lifestyle by getting a good run in.
What have you done to celebrate the holiday when you weren’t in a relationship?
I…am currently about to slip into a post-fried chicken coma. Self love, indeed.
I mean, I’m away from #bae but definitely am enjoying this Girlfriends marathon. Because, duh. #Prosper, sistren.